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Lex Haris @ Skift · 10/31/2025 08:59 EDT

Full Video: Hospitality’s Talent Crisis Needs a Rebrand, Say Industry Veterans

Travel talent is overdue for a rebrand. The future isn’t about fighting AI, it’s about doubling down on the human edge. For hospitality to thrive, it must tell a better story. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 10/30/2025 15:28 EDT

D.C. Hotels Have Slumped During Government Shutdown

The shutdown appears to be amplifying Washington’s tourism downturn, but underlying national softness in hotel demand makes it hard to isolate the damage. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 1 place · 10/30/2025 13:13 EDT

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection CEO Says IPO Is Possible in ‘Two to Three Years’

An IPO just a few years after Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's maiden voyage would be ambitious, though the CEO also raised the possibility of getting "gobbled up." Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 1 place · 10/30/2025 12:41 EDT

Marriott CEO: Middle East Growth, M&A — Calls Airport Lounges ‘Intriguing’

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano says the company is fine-tuning its approach to everything from acquisitions to AI to talent development, with Gulf Cooperation Council countries emerging as a testing ground for its evolving tactics. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 10/30/2025 12:27 EDT

Airline CEOs to Attend White House Meeting on Government Shutdown

The meeting comes as the shutdown enters its 30th day and air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks on October 28. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 10/30/2025 11:00 EDT

UAE Gaming Regulator Says More Resort-Casinos Are Coming

Jim Murren, chair of the UAE’s gaming authority, expects to see up to four integrated resorts in the UAE in the coming years. Read more ›

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Chalet Hotels + Skift @ Skift · 10/30/2025 10:31 EDT

Q&A: Chalet Hotels Targets India’s Travel Boom With New Brand

Chalet Hotels is betting on India’s domestic travel boom with Athiva, its first homegrown brand. The company aims to offer assurance of the expected and joy of the unexpected to its guests while strengthening its position as one of India’s fastest-rising hospitality players. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 10/30/2025 09:16 EDT

Google Exec: Travel Search Is Getting Longer, More Specific, and Smarter

Travelers aren’t browsing aimlessly - they’re searching with precision. Google says the future of travel discovery lies in creators, AI tools, and meeting intent in the moment. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 2 place · 10/30/2025 08:04 EDT

Oman Air CEO: App ‘Blew Our Minds’ After Hitting 91% of Direct Sales

Oman Air is going all-in on its home market and its digital strategy is paying off faster than expected. But the road to broader transformation still depends on infrastructure and realism about climate goals. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 10/30/2025 08:00 EDT

Navan Priced IPO at $25 Per Share and Is Slated to Go Public Today

Navan’s IPO shows it’s betting on growth through acquisitions and tech to take on the big players in corporate travel — even while it’s still losing money. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift 2 place · 10/30/2025 07:31 EDT

Accor Deputy CEO Eyes Middle East, AI, and Live Events for Hotel Growth

Accor’s Group Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin credits the Middle East’s decisive leadership for fueling hotel development. Morin says AI, loyalty, and live events will help define the company's next phase. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 10/30/2025 04:45 EDT

Booking’s Fintech Boss on the Strategic Importance of Its ‘Very Profitable’ Payments Biz

Saving a basis point or two per transaction in Booking.com's payments business can turn into a windfall of millions of dollars. That's an edge that Booking.com is leveraging in payments, which are also central to its connected trip strategy. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 10/29/2025 23:23 EDT

Zohran Mamdani Interview: Increase NYC’s Tourism Budget (‘Yes’), Airbnb, and World Cup Prep

Zohran Mamdani is the frontrunner for NYC mayor and his central idea — affordability — has big implications for the travel industry. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 10/29/2025 23:00 EDT

India Catches on to Another Trend: Travelers Now Move With Pets in Tow

Indian travelers do not want to leave behind their pets while on vacations. And they are making sure accommodation units know that. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 10/29/2025 19:36 EDT

Google Just Revealed More of Its Travel Ambitions

Google is riding AI to new heights — and letting it ignite new travel ambitions. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 10/29/2025 16:52 EDT

Kayak CEO on $457 Million Writedown: Google Squeezed the Travel Industry Again

Google has been downplaying free organic links for many years. In the past year, its AI Overviews and other ad formats have basically forced travel companies to spend more for traffic. Kayak isn't the only player feeling the squeeze. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 10/29/2025 14:44 EDT

As Spirit Steps Back, JetBlue Ramps Up Fort Lauderdale Push

JetBlue is placing a big bet that it can grow its network and cultivate a premium customer base out of the Florida city. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 10/29/2025 13:53 EDT

Capella’s Next Chapter: Neil Jacobs on How to Grow Without Going Bland

Capella wants enough hotels that wealthy travelers encounter the brand across continents, but few enough that each one still feels like a discovery. Not as simple as it sounds. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 10/28/2025 23:00 EDT

Oyo-Parent Prism Finds Its Next Growth Trail in India’s National Parks

Oyo is thoroughly moving beyond its traditional economy hospitality segment positioning by diversifying its premium brand into niche tourism segments. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 10/28/2025 18:30 EDT

Booking CEO on the ChatGPT-Hotel Risk: ‘An Overblown Threat’

Booking Holdings had a strong third quarter. CEO Glenn Fogel acknowledged these are early days for the artificial intelligence boom. Read more ›

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