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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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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/21/2024 14:27 EDT

Leela’s Parent Files For IPO to Fuel Hotel Expansion in India

The IPO is a big deal for The Leela Hotels and could pave the way for more investment in luxury tourism just as demand for premium travel is booming. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/20/2024 16:49 EDT

Oyo Buys Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid

Oyo, based in India, has tried for years to gain traction in the U.S. hotel market, but it has claimed that competitor hotel groups have played hardball in discouraging hoteliers from reflagging with it. It's now betting that buying a network is its best way to gain scale fast. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/20/2024 15:52 EDT

Sabre Hospitality Is For Sale … Again

If Sabre sells its hospitality unit this time around, it can use some of the proceeds to pay off debt, and then refocus on its core airline and travel agency business. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/20/2024 15:32 EDT

How to Fix Travel? The Founder of this Michelin-Rated Inn Has Ideas

The idea of starting with the community rather than tourist demand is an unusual strategy and will be tough to repeat elsewhere. But there's a lot of potential. -Lex Haris Read more

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Lex Haris, Sean O'Neill, Meghna Maharishi, Rashaad Jord @ Skift · 09/20/2024 13:58 EDT

10 Things We Learned at the Skift Global Forum

Executives speaking at this year's Skift Global Forum offered no shortage of opinions about the current state and future of the travel industry, and here are some of the most noteworthy comments. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/20/2024 05:37 EDT

Expedia’s Evolution, JetBlue’s Challenges and Dubai’s Sphere

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's new focus, Jetblue's frustrations, and a sphere for Dubai. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Justin Dawes, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/19/2024 14:17 EDT

Where Certares Plans to Invest Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

There is huge untapped potential in getting Americans to travel to Europe or the Middle East for lower prices on high-tech wellness services. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/19/2024 13:09 EDT

MGM Shares Plans for Dubai Sphere, ‘Equally Compelling as Las Vegas Sphere’

MGM Resorts is building its own "Dubai Sphere." Though not linked to the Las Vegas Sphere, the hotelier says it will be just as exciting. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/19/2024 12:35 EDT

MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

MGM Resorts is the first operator to confirm it has applied for a casino license in the UAE, but it is likely not the only one. -Josh Corder Read more

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Justin Dawes, Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/19/2024 12:00 EDT

New Expedia CEO: Building Vrbo, Loyalty, and AI Tools

Some part of Expedia Group took a hit during its recently completed tech migration, and now the new CEO is focused on rebuilding and more. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2024 11:44 EDT

JetBlue’s CEO on Mergers, Lounges and Getting Past Engine Issues

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said at the Skift Global Forum that JetBlue is focused on its “core strategy” as it seeks to become consistently profitable. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2024 09:01 EDT

JetBlue to Open Airport Lounges in Major Premium Push

Speaking to Skift, JetBlue president Marty St. George said it’s possible to balance a low-cost airline with high-end lounges. If realized as planned, these could be some of the most exclusive spaces of any U.S. carrier.  -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/19/2024 04:21 EDT

Airbnb’s Growth Strategy, Las Vegas’ Sports Tourism and Dubai’s Rebrand

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's non-short-term rental plans, Las Vegas' sporting event goals, and Dubai's departure from luxury tourism. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/19/2024 04:00 EDT

Business Travel Budgets Face ‘New Normal’ With Prices to Climb Through 2025

It turns out that 2019 is no longer a good year to compare prices to. That should be a relief to anyone trying to explain why their travel budget looks so different now. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 23:00 EDT

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 19:10 EDT

Airbnb’s Future: Not Just Short-Term Rentals, Not Just Travel

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to make billions of dollars from new lines of business — and they may not all be focused on travel. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 18:54 EDT

Why United Charges for Carry-Ons and the Impact of Boeing’s Strike

United hasn't been affected by the Boeing strikes so far, but it and other airlines will eventually need their planes. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 15:39 EDT

The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

Marriott is a giant in the hotel world. Moving forward, CEO Anthony Capuano wants to see more attention placed on selling experiences and offering rewards to guests. -Josh Corder Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 15:23 EDT

Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time

Wyndham's CEO says its tech investment is paying off. Other travel brands need to up their game. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Christiana Sciaudone, Skift @ Skift · 09/18/2024 13:14 EDT

Challenges in Capturing Growth in Experiences: Taylor Swift, AI, Scaling 

The demand for experiences isn't showing any sign of slowing down, but travel companies are still figuring out how to capture it. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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