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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 1 place · 03/20/2026 17:27 EDT

Iran Warns Tourist Sites Could Be Targets Worldwide

Such an overt, specific threat to tourism from an official government entity is rare indeed. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal, Meghna Maharishi, and Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 01/08/2025 17:26 EDT

L.A. Wildfires and Travel: What We Know, What’s at Stake

Devastating wildfires in parts of Los Angeles forced the closure of some tourist attractions, while airports remain largely operational, and some travel companies stepped in to provide free temporary housing for displaced residents. -Meghna Maharishi, Sean O'Neill, and Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Josh Corder and Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 01/08/2025 14:27 EDT

Kerzner CEO Explains How to Scale New Brands While Keeping One&Only and Atlantis Exclusive

There's a funny thing about ultra-luxury: You want to grow because growth economies of scale are real. But also, if you grow too much, you're not exclusive anymore. Kerzner aims to thread that needle. -Sean O'Neill and Josh Corder Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/08/2025 10:55 EDT

Delta to Tie Loyalty Program to Uber, Ending 8-Year Lyft Partnership

Partnerships are a big trend for airlines as loyalty programs continue to rake in billions of dollars. Delta also has partnerships with Starbucks, Ticketmaster and Hertz. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 01/08/2025 10:07 EDT

UK Government Stands By Green Jet Fuel Law Amid Debate Over Who’ll Pay

The UK’s new mandate for sustainable aviation fuel aims to cut emissions but could raise flight prices. While environmentally ambitious, it faces debate over who will bear the extra costs. -Darin Graham Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 01/08/2025 05:31 EDT

Travel Search Changes, AI-Travel Brand Deals and Loyalty Program Lessons

In the briefing today are two reports from last night's Skift Megatrends event in New York alongside reactions to British Airways' loyalty updates. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 01/07/2025 23:00 EDT

Record Growth Predicted for Indian Hotel Sector: What to Expect — India Report

Domestic demand in the form of weddings, business travel and MICE is leading to record occupancy levels in the Indian hotel industry. However, lack of foreign arrivals continues to be a sore spot. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 01/07/2025 20:00 EDT

The New Chinese Traveler: Where They’re Going, How Much They’re Spending

While some destinations may have shifted focus away from waiting for Chinese travelers to return, those still targeting this market need to adapt. The message: Stay agile to meet the demands of a market that is regaining its momentum and redefining its priorities. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 2 place · 01/07/2025 19:11 EDT

Altimeter Capital Partner Says AI Will Transform Travel Search: ‘It’s Already Happening’

Thomas Reiner says the best case scenario for online travel agencies is that they lose commissions. And metasearch engines could become things of the past. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 01/07/2025 17:05 EDT

GetYourGuide Shows European Commission How Google Should Fix Its Travel Ads

The European Commission may soon decide what Google must do to comply with the Digital Markets Act. In the experiences sector, GetYourGuide's proposed advertising changes may be an improvement for platforms and operators, but is the lack of price comparison among companies what travelers really want? -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 01/07/2025 16:11 EDT

Kayak’s CEO: First AI-Online Travel Deal Will Be Like ‘A Dam Breaking’

There are huge stakes in how AI in travel will develop. And the truth is no one can say for certain at this point how it will play out. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 01/07/2025 13:23 EDT

Navan Exec on How AI Chatbot Came Through During CrowdStrike Outage

Navan isn't ready to say more about going public, but some new hires point toward that still being the plan. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 01/07/2025 11:32 EDT

Qatar Airways Returns to Syria – Which Airlines Could Follow?

While these are very early days, the return of Qatar Airways to Damascus could tempt other international carriers to put the Syrian capital back on the route map. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 01/07/2025 11:03 EDT

Skift’s Climate Hub: Solutions-Based Journalism That Holds the Industry to Account

Skift’s new Climate Hub will spotlight real advances in travel sustainability. By pairing solutions-based journalism with private backing from Intrepid Travel, this initiative will hold the industry accountable and separate genuine progress from hollow rhetoric. -Sarah Kopit Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/07/2025 05:43 EDT

Inside Malaysia’s Target to Hit 35.6 Million Tourism Arrivals by 2026

Southeast Asia’s tourism race is heating up. And with destinations like Thailand and Vietnam making strong plays, Malaysia will need to up its game. It’s also a chance for the destination to diversify its offerings and attract fresh audiences in a crowded regional race. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 01/07/2025 05:29 EDT

Hotel Deal Challenges, Flight Cancellations and Oyo’s Couples Ban

Today's briefing tells listeners about slowing hotel sales, storm-threatened flights, and a ban on unmarried couples at Oyo. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 2 place · 01/07/2025 04:56 EDT

5 Lessons from British Airways’ Controversial Loyalty Program Changes

Last week, British Airways unleashed fury in some quarters with poorly received changes to its loyalty program. Here are five key learnings for other airlines considering a similar course. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 01/06/2025 23:00 EDT

U.S. Records Over 2 Million Indian Visits, Surpassing Pre-Covid Numbers — India Report

The US is keen to attract Indian travelers but knows that long visa wait times are a big hurdle. By working to speed up the visa process, it’s already seeing positive results. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 01/06/2025 17:56 EDT

Sonder Replaced CEO Francis Davidson as Board Chairperson

Having an independent board chairperson is always a good move. Given Sonder's current status, one wonders what took the board so long to make a change. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 01/06/2025 16:04 EDT

Hotel Deals Outlook: Hot for Luxury, Frozen for Mid-Size Properties

The U.S. hotel transaction market has split into a tale of two cities. The smallest and largest properties are trading hands, while deals in the middle (roughly ones worth $50 million to $250 million) are frozen. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/06/2025 11:38 EDT

Oyo’s New Rule: Unmarried Couples Not Allowed Hotel Stays in Meerut, More Cities Could Follow

Oyo’s new rule reflects a tricky balance between growing its business and meeting societal expectations. It might win local approval in some markets but could turn off younger, progressive travelers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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