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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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Diana Nay @ Skift · 12/18/2024 10:00 EDT

3 Ways Ground Transportation Can Benefit From AI

Ground transportation stands to gain significantly from AI adoption as a means to free itself from legacy tech constraints. AI enhances efficiency by optimizing routes, managing fleets, and reducing fuel consumption, while also boosting customer satisfaction. -Diana Nay Read more

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Diana Nay @ Skift · 12/18/2024 09:00 EDT

Q&A: How Abu Dhabi Plans to Capture the Underexplored Travel Market

As traditionally popular destinations buckle under the pressure of overtourism, Abu Dhabi is cleverly positioning itself as the smarter alternative for discerning travellers who value meaningful engagement. -Diana Nay Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 12/18/2024 06:44 EDT

Hilton Goes Local, FTC Bans Junk Fees and Asia-Pacific Takes Flight

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now Episode Notes Hilton is adopting a tailored regional approach to attract luxury hotel owners organically instead of acquiring portfolios, writes Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill.   O’Neill notes that Hilton uses a hub-and-spoke […] Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/18/2024 02:37 EDT

Oyo Completes Motel 6 Acquisition. Next? 150 New Hotels by 2025 With a Focus on Direct Bookings

As Oyo takes the wheel at Motel 6, it’s not just revamping operations. By expanding beyond OTAs and focusing on direct bookings and corporate demand, Oyo looks to cut commissions, boost margins, and build loyalty through better control of customer data. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/17/2024 23:00 EDT

How Indians are Turning Astro Tourism  Into a Travel Trend — India Report

Indians are chasing unique travel experiences, and astro tourism is shining bright on their radar. Destinations are eager to cash in on the trend. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 12/17/2024 17:00 EDT

Hostaway CEO on What’s Next After Raising $365 Million: Europe Expansion, More AI

The CEO of Hostaway says there's no clear market leader for short-term rental management tech, but he wants to change that. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 12/17/2024 15:43 EDT

Hilton Execs Say Next-Gen Wealth Will Shape Luxury Hotel Growth

Hilton is wise to fine-tune its brands, adapting them for localized appeal in emerging markets. It will also need to develop relationships with the next generation of owners if it wants to expand its empire. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 12/17/2024 10:21 EDT

Hostaway Raises $365 Million for Short-Term Rental Management Platform

It's among the largest fundraises ever for short-term rental management tech. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 12/17/2024 09:01 EDT

FTC Issues Final Rule on Junk Fees

The Biden administration has been very vocal about its aim to stamp out junk fees, and the FTC's final rule does that — provided that the incoming Congress doesn't say otherwise. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 3 place · 12/17/2024 08:20 EDT

How Indians Are Traveling This Holiday Season: 3 OTA Reports

The trends seen this holiday season could shape how Indians travel in 2025. Will Indian travelers continue to explore uncharted destinations? Will premium travel become the new norm? Indian travelers are signaling a shift towards more diverse journeys -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 2 place · 12/17/2024 07:45 EDT

Where Did the World Fly Most Frequently in 2024?

While no two markets are the same, fears of a global slowdown in airline capacity growth were unfounded in 2024. These new figures set up 2025 to be another year of robust network expansion. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 12/17/2024 05:49 EDT

Belmond Expansion, Family Luxury and a ‘Stupid’ Jet Fuel

Today's podcast looks at Belmond's experiences, independent hotel ideas, and the fuel that has aviation leaders talking. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/16/2024 23:54 EDT

APAC Travel Trends: Why They Book and Where ‘Cash’ Is Still King

Still lumping all “Asia Pacific travelers” into one category in your marketing strategies? Traveloka’s latest findings show just how diverse and dynamic this travel market really is. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/16/2024 23:00 EDT

Thailand Launches E-Visa System for Indian Nationals — India Report

Thailand has already extended visa-free entry to Indian travelers for 60 days "until further notice." It is now replacing the regular visa process with the more convenient e-visa system clearly prioritizing India as a key source market. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 12/16/2024 17:46 EDT

Minor International to Take Private its Madrid-Based Hotel Company

The move would give Minor International more flexibility in managing its assets and capital and comes a month after the chairman announced an ambitious growth strategy -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 12/16/2024 14:22 EDT

The Long Game: Why Family-Owned Hotels Are Redefining Luxury

To find the most pure version of hospitality, travelers are increasingly looking to family-owned properties. Owners take a longer view of stewardship and care more about craft and making the right decisions, and not just the most expedient, profit-friendly ones.  -Colin Nagy Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 12/16/2024 11:32 EDT

LVMH’s New Luxury Travel Push With Belmond

In 2025, Belmond is rolling out offerings with old-school opulance that feels ripped from the pages of an Agatha Christie novel — if Christie's characters had wellness spas and farm-to-table dining. Think of Belmond is an anti-Aman: less minimalist zen, more maximalist glamour. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Diana Nay @ Skift · 12/16/2024 10:15 EDT

Why the Need for Play Is Reshaping the Travel Industry

As the experience economy evolves the travel industry, brands are under pressure to meet rising expectations for activity-led bookings. In a fireside chat at Skift Global Forum East, Ross McAuley, MD advisor and director general of Play Qiddiya City DMMO, pulled back the curtain on how play serves as a bridge between destinations and travelers in this new reality. -Diana Nay Read more

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Robin Gilbert-Jones @ Skift · 12/16/2024 09:56 EDT

Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel the Solution or a Harmful Distraction?

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is being pushed as the main decarbonization pathway for the aviation industry. But a growing number of airline executives are pushing back on it as a waste of time when better solutions exist. -Robin Gilbert-Jones Read more

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Diana Nay @ Skift · 12/16/2024 09:30 EDT

How Saudi’s First Helicopter Company Is Shaping Its Key Sectors: Watch Video

As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy under Vision 2030, new transportation solutions are reshaping key sectors. The country’s premiere commercial helicopter service, The Helicopter Company (THC), is actively contributing to the Kingdom’s transformation through its diverse services. -Diana Nay Read more

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