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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 12/13/2024 05:43 EDT

Marriott’s Outdoor Bet, Amadeus CEO’s Worries and FAA Chief’s Exit

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's acquisition of Postcard Cabins, an interview with the CEO of Amadeus, and FAA chief Mike Whitaker's exit. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 1 place · 12/13/2024 05:09 EDT

Small Players Backed by PE Thrive in Travel Tech’s M&A Surge

2025 is expected to be a banner year for travel tech M&A. Add-on acquisitions, particularly of companies with $5M-$50M ARR, are poised to set new records as platforms scale up and prepare for IPOs or acquisition by mega-cap firms. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/12/2024 23:03 EDT

Malaysia Unveils First North American Tourism Campaign in 7 Years

With this campaign Malaysia is diving into a competitive Southeast Asian market dominated by hits like Thailand and Vietnam. The challenge? Standing out in a crowd of fan favorites. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 12/12/2024 13:00 EDT

Airbnb Says It’s Narrowed the Racial Gap in Booking Success Rates

Airbnb is the only short-term rental platform we know of that is publicly taking on the issue, engaging in partnerships and sharing data on its performance. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 12/12/2024 11:49 EDT

Amadeus CEO on the Future of Travel: ‘We Need to Keep Investing’

Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto says the company will become obsolete if it doesn't invest in new technology. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 2 place · 12/12/2024 10:18 EDT

Marriott Buys Startup Postcard Cabins to Help Create Outdoor Lodging Brand

Marriott's tuck-in deal for Postcard Cabins is a nice payout for the startup's early investors, including Certares and Starwood Capital. The deal gives the hotel giant access to 1,200 cabins near parks that are drivable from urban hubs. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 12/12/2024 09:21 EDT

FAA Chief to Resign on Trump’s Inauguration Day

The FAA chief told staff is not planning to serve under Trump's second term. In a note to staff, he didn't say why he was resigning. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 1 place · 12/12/2024 07:58 EDT

How Tourism Homogenizes Cuisines and What Are Possible Solutions

There is a lot that can be done, both from an awareness and, even more importantly, from a policy perspective. Most of it requires changes that the travelers of today, seeking more authentic experiences, would welcome. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 3 place · 12/12/2024 07:35 EDT

Korean Air Completes Asiana Acquisition: Everything You Need to Know

It’s been a sky-high saga worthy of a K-Drama script. After more than four years, South Korea’s two biggest airline groups have become one. Skift is here to help make sense of it all.   -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Elizabeth Casolo @ Skift · 12/12/2024 07:10 EDT

Trump Travel, Junk Fees and a Saudi World Cup

Today's podcast looks what travel leaders' think of Trump, what's next for junk fees, and how the World Cup could impact Saudi tourism. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/11/2024 23:00 EDT

India’s Homegrown Hotels Brands Vs. Global Players

Indian mid-market hotel brands are dominating the smaller cities due to their flexibility. However, they still have a long way to go in Tier-1 regions. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Lex Haris @ Skift · 12/11/2024 14:30 EDT

An FTC Rule on Junk Fees Seemed Like a Sure Thing. There Still Hasn’t Been a Vote

There has been a push toward more disclosure of fees and that's likely to continue. But a rule from the new FTC is unlikely. -Lex Haris Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 12/11/2024 12:52 EDT

Booking Holdings Layoffs Would Be Less Severe Than in 2020

Booking Holdings resumed hiring fairly aggressively after the pandemic, but is now trimming its workforce as part of a plan to get a handle on costs. A major part of the reorganization is to figure out the best areas for investment. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 12/11/2024 12:33 EDT

Heathrow Airport Braces for its Busiest-Ever Christmas

From ordinary passengers to airline CEOs, Heathrow has no shortage of detractors – however these latest numbers suggest the London airport still boasts serious pulling power.  -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 12/11/2024 11:31 EDT

Saudi Arabia Will Host FIFA World Cup 2034. What it Means for Tourism

Saudi Arabia's 2034 FIFA World Cup promises to be a big moment for the kingdom, but it's already getting scrutiny. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 12/11/2024 10:57 EDT

TUI Pushes Premium Rates for Tours and Plans Climate-Driven Shifts

TUI has emerged from the pandemic leaner and more focused under the steady hand of CEO Sebastian Ebel. But the company's pivot into becoming a digital-first, experience-led business remains tough to execute. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Diana Nay @ Skift · 12/11/2024 10:00 EDT

How AlUla Is Redefining Luxury Travel for the Modern Explorer

The luxury travel sector is shifting towards deeper cultural engagement and authenticity. AlUla is carving out its niche in the industry by offering travelers exclusive access to one of the world's most ancient civilizations. -Diana Nay Read more ›

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Elizabeth Casolo @ Skift · 12/11/2024 07:18 EDT

Travel’s Biggest Megatrends for 2025

Today's podcast looks at quiet luxury, hotels' upgraded booking technologies, and the popularity of cooler destinations. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 12/11/2024 04:04 EDT

Global Aviation Set for Record $1 Trillion Revenue in 2025, Yet Profit per Passenger Just $7

Paradoxically, as flying becomes more economically accessible for consumers, airlines find themselves with less financial breathing room. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 12/11/2024 00:01 EDT

Record 119 Million Americans to Travel for Year-End Holidays

More than a third of the U.S. population will travel more than 50 miles during last dozen days of the year. If weather cooperates, it could be the busiest travel period of the year. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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