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New Orleans & Company + Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/11/2025 09:19 EDT

3 Ways Corporate Meetings in New Orleans Can Fuel Creativity

Beyond the everyday challenges of organizing memorable events that move the needle for companies, today's planners are under mounting pressure to inspire a burned-out workforce. New Orleans combines its rich history, deep culture, and modern innovation to host corporate experiences that spark creativity and foster connection. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 10/21/2025 12:40 EDT

Hostelworld to Acquire Local Events Aggregator to Build Out Social Network

Whether this acquisition will be a difference-maker for Hostelworld may depend on how well flea markets and arts festivals resonate with its youthful cohort of guests. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 10/21/2025 12:32 EDT

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa CEOs Unite to Push Back Against Gulf Rivals

Two of the most powerful executives in European aviation positioned this rare joint interview not in the context of solidarity, but as a matter of industry security and survival. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 10/21/2025 10:51 EDT

Global Carbon Tax on Cruise Lines Delayed After U.S. Opposition

The cruise industry wants clarity, but Washington just sent a loud message: Climate rules that raise costs are a non-starter. Read more ›

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Varsha Arora @ Skift · 10/21/2025 09:41 EDT

How MENA Travelers Are Shaping What’s Next in Travel

Middle East travelers are blending faith, family, and digital sophistication to redefine what meaningful, modern travel looks like. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 10/21/2025 08:00 EDT

Airbnb Adds Social Features to Experiences, Expands ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’

Airbnb has a lot riding on its Experiences business. Adding a social feature is an incremental improvement, not a game changer. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 10/21/2025 06:30 EDT

Wyndham Debuts a Paid Loyalty Plan: $95 a Year for Discounts and Higher Status

Wyndham is monetizing the very concept of being a repeat hotel guest, while providing discounts on bookings with other travel suppliers. Expect the industry to watch this move closely. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 10/20/2025 18:10 EDT

How One Tech Glitch Hit Travel: 4 Facts Show AWS’ Impact on Airlines, Hotels, and OTAs

If the AWS glitch showcased anything, it was how much of the travel industry depends on Amazon’s cloud business. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift 3 place · 10/20/2025 12:14 EDT

Waymo Launches Business Travel Program for Its Self-Driving Cars

Driverless rides are here; driverless adoption in corporate travel is likewise in its infancy. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 10/20/2025 08:00 EDT

Brand USA Targets 9 Countries with New Tourism Campaign Amid Travel Slump

Brand USA’s latest tourism campaign comes on the heels of a tough start to the year: an 80% cut in federal funding for the organization and the first decline in overseas visits in five years. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 10/20/2025 06:32 EDT

United Airlines Among Major Companies Hit by Amazon Web Outage

Amazon's cloud computing division quietly powers millions of websites and supporting tech platforms. Monday's outage highlights its enormous reach. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 10/19/2025 11:00 EDT

American Airlines Rolls Out $350 Credit Card to Target Business and Leisure Travelers

When most airlines are focused on their most premium customers, American is launching a credit card that it hopes will attract loyal leisure flyers and business customers. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 1 place · 10/18/2025 08:00 EDT

From Tanks to TikTok: Inside Ryanair’s ‘Cheeky’ Marketing Strategy

By turning memes into core messaging and social snark into earned attention, Ryanair keeps its brand visible without heavy ad spend. Chief marketing officer Dara Brady talks strategy with Skift. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 10/17/2025 14:27 EDT

Amex Travel Posts Record Bookings as Chase Rivalry Heats Up

If you think the competition between Airbnb and Booking.com is hot, what about the rivalry between American Express Travel and Chase Travel? You'll be hearing lots more about it in years to come. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 10/17/2025 12:50 EDT

Mandarin Oriental to Go Private in Deal Valued at $4.2 Billion

Mandarin Oriental is being taken private by its majority shareholder as part of a broader reset. The company is cutting real estate, revamping its brand, and aiming to scale more quickly. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 10/17/2025 10:27 EDT

United Airlines Says It Eliminated 4% of Management Jobs Due to AI 

United is the first U.S. airline to publicly say that AI will lead to fewer jobs. Read more ›

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Brookfield + Skift @ Skift · 10/17/2025 10:26 EDT

Skift Global Forum 2025 Expert Roundtable: Understanding the Evolving Hotel Guest 

At Skift Global Forum 2025, industry leaders discussed how evolving consumer expectations, personalization, and data-driven marketing are redefining how hospitality brands connect with modern travelers. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 2 place · 10/16/2025 17:09 EDT

FIFA World Cup Hosts Raise Hotel Taxes Ahead of Tournament

Hosting the FIFA World Cup isn’t cheap. Some cities are exploring hotel tax increases to help cover the costs. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 10/16/2025 16:33 EDT

United Airlines Warns Government Shutdown Could Hurt Bookings 

The shutdown impact has been limited so far, but CEOs are worried about what happens when government workers face the first missed paycheck. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 10/16/2025 16:06 EDT

EU Lawmaker Wants Housing Rules to Tackle Short-Term Rentals

Member states of the European Union have little in the way of coordinated short-term rental policies other than a data-sharing pact. It's premature to predict whether a proposed affordable housing plan will have any answers. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 10/16/2025 14:42 EDT

Expedia and IHG Lay Out Their Next Steps with AI

You may travel a lot with the kids, but AI should be smart enough to know when you want to leave them at home. Read more ›

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