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Varsha Arora @ Skift · 02/27/2025 07:51 EDT

European Travel in 2025: Where Budgets Are Rising, Falling & Shifting

Economic pressures are driving budget-conscious travel in Europe, reshaping spending, boosting midscale hotels, packaged trips, and loyalty programs. -Varsha Arora Read more ›

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Jade Wilson @ Skift · 02/27/2025 07:00 EDT

Exclusive: Abercrombie & Kent Unveils Rebrand and Luxury Travel Magazine

A new chapter for Abercrombie & Kent will centralise its websites and social media channels and involve the launch of a travel magazine. -Jade Wilson Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 02/27/2025 03:40 EDT

Hotels’ Loyalty Race, Amazon Alexa's Upgrade and Southwest's Big Change

On today’s podcast, we break down the hotel loyalty race, share Alexa’s new travel skills, and explain Southwest’s new booking partnerships. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/26/2025 23:00 EDT

How Gen Z in India Travel: Spontaneous Yet Budget-Conscious

Indian Gen Z travelers are budget friendly, but their budgets might force them to shift to lower-end or alternative accommodations as hotel prices continue to surge. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 02/26/2025 16:26 EDT

Amazon Alexa’s AI Upgrade: Book Uber Rides and Plan Travel

Like her counterpart at Apple, the well-known voicebot Alexa is getting a total transformation with generative AI. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 02/26/2025 15:56 EDT

Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads, Hilton Is Gaining Fast — See the Top 13 Programs

Based on their six-year growth rates, Hilton Honors is expected to surpass Marriott Bonvoy's membership count in mid-to-late 2026. Other loyalty programs with standout growth rates include Hyatt, IHG, and Global Hotel Alliance. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 02/26/2025 12:34 EDT

Airline Industry Reports 'Significant Increase' in Fatal Accidents

Several of the year-on-year comparisons make for unsettling reading, however context is key – commercial air travel remains the safest form of transport. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 02/26/2025 10:29 EDT

Flywire Acquires Sertifi for $330 Million to Expand Payment Services for Hotels

This is the latest among a few major acquisitions around travel payments in the past couple of years. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 02/26/2025 09:15 EDT

Southwest Airlines Flights to Be on Expedia

The move marks another major shift for Southwest, which had long resisted online travel agencies and encouraged direct bookings as a way to boost customer loyalty. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 02/26/2025 05:28 EDT

Hyatt's New Brand, Airlines' Rollback Requests and Goa's New Image

On today's podcast we talk about Hyatt's new brand, rolling back passenger protections, and Goa's tourism rebrand. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 02/26/2025 04:46 EDT

Trump Gold Card: U.S. to Launch $5 Million Gold Visa – What We Know So Far

America’s golden ticket to citizenship is only available to those with deep pockets. While global elites can buy their way into the U.S., the door remains firmly closed for the less affluent. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/25/2025 23:00 EDT

Here's Where IndiGo Is Flying With its First Widebody Flight

IndiGo has set its sights on long-haul operations. The bigger question is which European destination will it hit first? -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 02/25/2025 13:10 EDT

Airlines Are Challenging Biden-Era Regulations

Trade organizations like IATA and Airlines for America are challenging a slate of airline regulations from the Biden administration. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Adam Stacey @ Skift · 02/25/2025 13:10 EDT

Six New Speakers You Won't Want to Miss at Skift India Forum

Six new speakers added to the Skift India Forum lineup from Uber, Government of India, Travel Corporation India, DreamSetGo, ixigo, and ALHAGHA. -Adam Stacey Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 02/25/2025 11:53 EDT

Hyatt Launches New Mid-Market Hotel Brand Hyatt Select

Hyatt's latest brand will allow it to fill a space in a mid-market segment it didn't have an offering in before. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Ben Walker @ Skift · 02/25/2025 11:28 EDT

Italy Clamps Down on Self-Check-ins and Key Boxes for Short-Term Rentals

In Italy, key boxes used for self-check-in at short-term rentals symbolize overtourism to some locals. Some vigilantes have been sabotaging them. So officials are promising stronger enforcement of existing regulations to curb excesses. -Ben Walker Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 02/25/2025 09:49 EDT

Middle East Tourism in 2024: Who Saw The Most Growth?

Despite tensions all around it, the Middle East had another good year for tourism. Jordan was an exception to that, but its tourism minister remains hopeful for the future. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/25/2025 07:04 EDT

Goa’s Tourism Minister Wants a New Image: More Sports and Spirituality, Less ‘Ruckus’

Goa is rebooting its tourism to attract high-value visitors, and diversifying its offerings. But a lot of its hopes hinge on tackling key issues like taxi operators, stray animals, and connectivity with international markets. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 02/25/2025 06:30 EDT

5 Models, 3 Manufacturers: Japan’s ANA Buys a Bit of Everything in $14 Billion Deal

It’s a fascinating aircraft assortment worthy of an omakase tasting menu. ANA’s Japanese shopping spree gives us clues about the group’s longer-term direction.  -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 02/25/2025 03:09 EDT

AI’s Risk to Travel, TUI's Local Product and Qatar Airways' AI Agent

On today’s podcast we unpack the impact AI on smartphones, TUI’s new local product, and Qatar Air’s new AI tool. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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