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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 03/30/2026 11:10 EDT

Uber to Buy Blacklane in Push to Accelerate Premium Services

Uber decided it couldn't go it alone in premium travel — so it bought Blacklane. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 03/30/2026 10:58 EDT

Saudi Hotels Weather the Storm While UAE Buckles

UAE occupancy plunges while Saudi Arabia’s domestic demand and limited hotel supply provide resilience. Read more

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Wil Slickers @ Skift · 03/30/2026 10:40 EDT

AI Won’t Replace Travel Booking But It’s Changing Everything Else

On Monday’s ⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠, ⁠Wil Slickers⁠, ⁠Michael Goldin⁠, ⁠Brandreth Canaley⁠, and ⁠Jamie Lane⁠ break down where AI is actually reshaping travel and why booking may not be the biggest battleground. From new ⁠Google⁠ translation tools removing friction on the ground to early signals around AI-driven pricing frameworks, the conversation centers on how AI is embedding itself into the travel experience rather than replacing transactions. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/30/2026 09:57 EDT

Global Hotel Alliance Looks at India to Drive Growth

India has potential and travel intent. The Leela’s luxury lean and Global Hotel Alliance’s strategic partnership is now translating that intent into solid numbers. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 03/30/2026 09:54 EDT

The U.S. Travel Industry’s Advocacy Infrastructure Is Obsolete

The travel industry’s advocacy groups were built to lobby Congress, but the executive branch has all the power. The mismatch was undeniable this past week. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 03/30/2026 07:07 EDT

Capital A Eyes U.S. and Hong Kong Listing, Names New Deputy CEO 

Malaysia’s Capital A is strengthening its management team as it exits PN17, tees up dual listings, and scales five businesses all at once. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 2 place · 03/29/2026 08:00 EDT

Marriott’s U.S. Development Chief on Fee Caps, Midscale Bets, and Why the Pipeline Is Holding

Economic uncertainty may make financing hard to come by and inflation could creep higher. Yet Marriott doesn't see any falloff in its U.S. development momentum. Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 1 place · 03/27/2026 15:32 EDT

War, Shutdowns, Fuel Shocks: Travel’s Most Brutal Month in Years

From Dubai to Delhi to several U.S. cities, March revealed how quickly the whole system can break down. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift 2 place · 03/27/2026 12:11 EDT

Trump’s AI Framework Aims to Shift States’ Authority — But Misses Travel’s Biggest Pressure Point

The new framework could give travel a win on AI development. It does nothing for the pricing fight that's already at their door. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 3 place · 03/27/2026 11:37 EDT

India’s Travel Boom Is Real. The Payoff Hasn’t Come — Yet

India's travel stakeholders need to start converting cultural depth into bookable, premium products. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 03/27/2026 10:28 EDT

Saudi Arabia’s Business Hotel Gap Gets a $1 Billion Fix

U.S.-Saudi partnership to develop 50 hotels across the Kingdom by 2029, targeting corporate travelers and MICE demand. Read more

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 03/27/2026 04:00 EDT

3-Hour Airport Lines and a System Under Pressure

Sarah Kopit and Lex Haris break down a week where multiple pressures hit U.S. travel at once — and what it reveals about the system’s ability to handle stress. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 03/26/2026 19:45 EDT

Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order to Pay TSA Agents

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will sign an executive order to instruct the Department of Homeland Security to immediately pay TSA officers, who are currently set to miss their second paycheck during the partial government shutdown.  “I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay […] Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 03/26/2026 17:14 EDT

Google Offers Live Translation to Every iPhone, No AirPods Required

Live translation now works on any smartphone with any earbuds. One of travel's oldest frictions — not speaking the language — is becoming less of a barrier.  Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 03/26/2026 16:42 EDT

Ransomware Attack Hits Ticketing System Used by Major Museums and Theme Parks

The incident speaks to the ongoing importance of cybersecurity both for your own company and downstream partners. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 03/26/2026 14:26 EDT

United Flight Attendants Would Get First Raises in Six Years Under New Deal

If the agreement is ratified, it would end years of heated talks between United and the flight attendants’ union. Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 03/26/2026 13:55 EDT

Singapore Slams Brakes on Climate Levy and Cleaner Fuel Mandate

Singapore's decision to pause its SAF levy reflects the brutal economics of flying in 2026. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 03/26/2026 13:24 EDT

Travelers Are Using AI and Social Media to Plan – Here’s How Hotels Respond

Hotels are no longer just competing at booking. As discovery shifts to social platforms, recommendations, and artificial intelligence tools, big groups are trying to shape demand much earlier. Read more

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