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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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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 1 place · 01/01/2025 08:30 EDT

India’s Sarovar Expands Global Footprint With Nepal Signing

As Nepal is ramping up its tourism efforts through religious destinations, MICE and weddings, Sarovar aims to capitalize on the key tourist market: Indians. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/01/2025 06:00 EDT

The Travel Industry Moments We’re Still Thinking About From 2024

From the trends that blindsided us to the cultural shifts we didn’t see coming — these are the travel moments (business or otherwise) that stayed with Skift staffers long after the suitcase was unpacked. -Skift Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift 1 place · 12/31/2024 06:00 EDT

Saudi Arabia’s Push for Affordable Tourism Projects

Times are changing in the Middle East with the launch of new airlines, unified visas and an all-out entertainment economy. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 12/30/2024 16:03 EDT

Casago to Acquire Vacasa for $128 Million and Take It Private

Vacasa got hammered in the public markets and needed to go private. Whether Casago and Rootstock have the wherewithal to right the ship is an open question. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift 1 place · 12/30/2024 06:00 EDT

Live Tourism Was 2024’s Most Important Story in Travel 

In 2024, tourism pivoted to Live Tourism, with travelers chasing events and moments over destinations. Emotional, communal experiences dominated itineraries, transforming how brands package, promote, and deliver travel. -Sarah Kopit Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 12/29/2024 06:30 EDT

2024 Was the Year of Airline Regulations. In 2025, Many Could Be Scrapped.

In 2024, we saw Washington clamp down on the airline industry with a slate of regulations, investigations and merger decisions. Now, as Donald Trump is set for a second term, we could see a loosening in regulations and more merger activity. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 12/28/2024 06:30 EDT

The Year of Easier Travel in Asia

As tourists prioritize convenience over bureaucracy in their journey choices, visa reforms will help determine the winners in Asia’s tourism rebound. Regions with rigid visa policies risk missing out. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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John Strickland @ Skift 1 place · 12/27/2024 11:00 EDT

The Winners and Losers of Europe’s 2024 Airline Battle

It’s a fascinating tale of three huge airline groups. Europe’s leading network carriers each experienced a very different 2024. -John Strickland Read more ›

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Becca Smith @ Skift 3 place · 12/27/2024 09:12 EDT

Agenda Preview for Skift Megatrends 2025 Events in New York and London

Join us this January for Skift Megatrends events in New York City (January 7) and London (January 9) to explore the transformative ideas reshaping travel in 2025, featuring insights from industry leaders, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. -Becca Smith Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 12/27/2024 06:30 EDT

Takeaways From NYC’s Near-Ban on Airbnb

Banning short-term rentals in New York City didn't instantly lead to a wave of affordable housing, although the impact could potentially be different in smaller towns and cities. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat @ Skift 3 place · 12/26/2024 17:14 EDT

Premium Air Travel Defined the Industry in 2024 — Will the Momentum Last?

It’s not just long-haul network airlines that are taking advantage of this increasingly lucrative segment. Low-cost carriers are marching in the premium parade too. -Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 1 place · 12/26/2024 08:06 EDT

New Skift Feature: Uncovering Tech Vendor Opportunities Using AI Analysis

Our goal is to use AI for one its best features today mixed with our expect editorial insight and unearth the tech opportunities these documents reveal—whether that’s upcoming system upgrades, emerging RFPs, or digital transformations. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 12/26/2024 07:48 EDT

New Skift Podcast Mini-Series: How I Travel 

This first episode of "How I Travel" with Colin Nagy is amongst the best travel podcast episodes you have ever listened to. I know – a big promise, listen in for a soulful holiday inspiration. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 12/25/2024 23:17 EDT

Japan Airlines Under Cyberattack, Flights Delayed

The operational disruption, though temporary, highlights the aviation sector's vulnerability, especially at a time when airlines are ramping up digital innovation to improve customer experience. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 1 place · 12/25/2024 06:00 EDT

U.S. Hotels May Have Hit Occupancy Ceiling in 2024

Hotels aren't full! (Except in Manhattan.) One theory why is that corporate travelers — who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time — are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 12/24/2024 23:00 EDT

What Indian Travelers Are Looking for in 2025 — India Report

As Indian travelers increase in numbers, their travel preferences are maturing. They are moving away from standardized packages and looking at more personalized, immersive experiences. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Robert Cole @ Skift 1 place · 12/24/2024 11:47 EDT

Posadas, Mexico’s Largest Hotel Group, Eyes Jamaica and Aruba

In hotels, as in banking, the real money is in being a capital-light intermediary rather than actually owning things. No wonder Posadas is pursuing its international expansion with an asset-light strategy. -Robert Cole Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 2 place · 12/24/2024 08:56 EDT

Listings Were Never the Answer

We may be at an inflection point where the very nature of how we discover and book travel is being fundamentally reimagined and listings is increasingly not the best answer. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 12/24/2024 07:52 EDT

American Airlines Pauses All Flights Due to Technical Issue

American is stopping all its flights amid a busy holiday travel season, one where the industry is expecting to fly as many as 54 million passengers. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 12/24/2024 07:29 EDT

Hyatt’s Resort Target, Despegar’s Acquisition and Hotels vs. OTAs

In major hospitality news, Hyatt is in talks to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, Despegar has agreed to a $1.7 billion buyout by Prosus, and a Skift Research report suggests hotel websites could surpass OTAs by 2030 – or maybe not. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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