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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/22/2026 09:29 EDT

IndiGo Profits Hit by December Meltdown

For India’s largest airline, December wasn't so much about lost passengers as it was about the rising cost of running a complex operation at scale in a heavily regulated, rupee-dependent market. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 01/22/2026 08:00 EDT

Mews Raises $300 Million to Prove AI Can Run Hotel Operations

Mews is pushing artificial intelligence beyond guest-facing features and into the core of hotel operations. The real question isn’t whether the technology exists, but whether hotels are ready to let software manage day-to-day decisions at scale. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 01/21/2026 23:00 EDT

Indian Travel Firms Look to Fix Payment Friction to Win Global Customers

Akasa Air's decision to include Apple Pay points to a larger picture, one where ease of payments is the differentiating point amid an increasingly competitive ecosystem around organized bookings. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 01/21/2026 18:52 EDT

Apple Plans Siri Chatbot Overhaul — Developer Access Will Decide Its Impact on Travel

Apple is reportedly turning a Gemini-powered Siri into a new full-time chatbot. How Apple structures developer access may determine whether it becomes relevant for travel booking. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/21/2026 16:12 EDT

United CEO: 10% Credit Card Cap Would Hit Rivals Harder

Co-branded credit cards are one of airlines’ most lucrative assets but some carriers would be affected more than others. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill and Lex Haris @ Skift · 01/21/2026 15:49 EDT

‘I Won’t Use Force,’ Trump Says — But Greenland Fight Risks U.S.-Europe Travel

President Donald Trump appeared to rule out force to acquire Greenland, urging Europe to negotiate sale. Many in the travel industry will welcome a de-escalation of rhetoric, given the risks to transatlantic tourism. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/21/2026 14:39 EDT

United Sees ‘Measurable Negative Impact’ in the Caribbean After Venezuela Strikes

In the weeks since the U.S. conducted strikes in Venezuela, United chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella said there has been an impact to bookings to the Caribbean. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 01/21/2026 14:03 EDT

Japan Sets Tourism Record, but Visits from China Plunge

Japan is making strong progress toward its goal of 60 million visitors by 2030, but the country faces significant challenges. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 01/21/2026 12:39 EDT

Climate Mythbusters: 7 Common Claims About Travel Emissions

Myths around the cost of lower carbon projects and travel persist despite hard data showing money can be saved. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/21/2026 11:50 EDT

MakeMyTrip Is Making More Money From Everything Around the Trip

MakeMyTrip’s fastest growth isn’t in flights or hotels, but in everything around them. Ancillaries are turning each trip into a bundle, boosting margins, retention, and resilience. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 01/21/2026 09:30 EDT

Airbnb Services Is Offering ‘Ready to Heat’ Meals From Celebrity Chefs

Consider Airbnb's partnership with CookUnity an experiment to see if there is a market for such services. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 01/21/2026 08:55 EDT

Megatrends Debate: Rising AI Trust, Live Tourism, and U.S. Travel Risks

The U.S. travel industry had a rough 2025, but it could get a big tourism boost from the World Cup — if it isn't too difficult for fans to visit. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 01/21/2026 08:12 EDT

Skift India Intelligence Summit 2026: A Leadership Lab For India’s Travel Future

India has become one of the most closely watched travel markets globally. The momentum is clear. What leaders must now decide is how to channel it. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 01/21/2026 05:50 EDT

Ryanair Turns Elon Musk Feud Into (Yet More) Free Marketing

A public spat with the world’s richest man would be a PR disaster for many airlines. Not to worry, courting controversy is part of Ryanair’s DNA. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/21/2026 02:45 EDT

BTS Comeback Tour Moves Travel Demand Even Before Tickets Go on Sale

BTS hasn’t played a note yet, but flight and hotel searches are already spiking. Welcome to the new shape of live tourism! Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 01/20/2026 23:00 EDT

ITC Hotels Pushes Ahead With Asset-Light Strategy as Weddings and Events Drive Revenue

ITC Hotels' results show that as long as hotel providers offer a good product, higher room rates are not going to harm occupancy anymore. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 01/20/2026 17:09 EDT

Google’s Advice for Travel Brands: Forget Generic Keywords, AI Can Read Your Photos

Google says AI is reshaping how travelers discover trip options, from keywords to photos and reviews. Traditional search, it says, still plays a role closer to booking. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 01/20/2026 17:05 EDT

Rising Train Demand Tests ‘Capacity’ of Europe’s Rail Networks: Eurostar Exec

Demand for rail is rising, but the network isn’t ready. A warning from Eurostar's chief commercial officer shows that Europe needs serious investment in infrastructure and rail coordination. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 01/20/2026 17:05 EDT

Europe’s Train Revival Is Stressing Its Rail Network: Eurostar Exec

Demand for rail is rising, but the network isn’t ready. A warning from Eurostar's chief commercial officer shows that Europe needs serious investment in infrastructure and rail coordination. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 01/20/2026 16:38 EDT

United Airlines Reports Record Revenue, Expects Stronger 2026

United is anticipating an even stronger 2026 as strong demand for premium seats and international routes continues to hold up. Read more ›

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