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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/29/2025 18:55 EDT

Booking Holdings Builds on European and Asian Strength, While U.S. Lags

Booking Holdings sees many Americans remaining cautious about travel. The good news: It has less U.S. exposure than rivals Expedia and Airbnb. Read more

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Wil Slickers @ Skift · 07/29/2025 17:30 EDT

Blending Hotels and Rentals: Dart’s Bet for Group Travel at Scale

As the line between short-term rentals and hotels continues to blur, Dart Interests is betting that the next generation of resorts won’t choose sides. In a new episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Skift CEO Rafat Ali sat down with Dart President Chris Kelsey to explore the company’s $2.5 billion flagship project—Evermore Orlando—and a bold […] Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/29/2025 13:27 EDT

Zero Tariffs for Aviation: Airlines See Big Gains With New Trade Agreements

After the U.S. reached a new trade deal with the European Union, it looks like airlines and manufacturers will be able to avoid paying tariffs on aircraft orders and parts. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/29/2025 12:58 EDT

Royal Caribbean Sees More Last-Minute Bookings, Plans Loyalty Changes

Royal Caribbean's passengers are definitely spending. Its plans to improve how its loyalty program and co-branded credit card reward guests may fuel future growth. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/29/2025 12:26 EDT

JetBlue Looks to Expand Travel Tech Platform, Implement United Partnership in Stages

Hours after the DOT gave JetBlue the green light for its partnership with United, executives said they are looking to expand its travel tech platform to include more airlines and other travel companies. Read more

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 07/29/2025 11:21 EDT

Who Attends Skift Global Forum? A Closer Look at the Industry’s Most Strategic Gathering

Travel doesn’t slow down, and neither do the people leading it. Skift Global Forum gives them a space to think strategically, connect meaningfully, and plan what’s next. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 07/29/2025 10:19 EDT

Is Etihad Still Heading for an IPO? We Ask the CEO

Trading its sovereign safety net for the scrutiny of the stock market has long been on the table – but could Etihad’s current success delay the plan? Read more

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Qiddiya City + Skift @ Skift · 07/29/2025 10:00 EDT

Built for Play: How Qiddiya City Creates a New Destination Paradigm 

Qiddiya City believes “play” will fuse leisure, culture, and community so visitors and residents alike can reconnect with joy, creativity, purpose — and connect with each other. It’s a bold reimagining of what a city can be in the age of experiential travel. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 07/29/2025 08:20 EDT

Skift Expands Community and Multimedia Offerings with Two Strategic Acquisitions

I’m proud to announce two acquisitions that mark significant steps forward for us in community-driven, multimedia content. These acquisitions are part of our intentional growth strategy, balancing simplicity and complexity to build resilience into our media ecosystem. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 07/29/2025 08:00 EDT

Wyndham Expands Asia Pacific Footprint with Ovolo Hotel Partnership

It's the second deal for Wyndham in just a few weeks: One bolsters its budget and midscale footprint in South Asia, the other adds some lifestyle flair across Asia Pacific. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 07/29/2025 06:58 EDT

United and JetBlue Partnership Wins DOT Approval

JetBlue found a new dance partner after its messy breakup with American – but this deal is deliberately limited to avoid antitrust headaches. Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 07/29/2025 05:18 EDT

Hilton’s Strategy Shift, Spirit’s Furloughs and Sri Lanka’s Fee Drop

On today’s pod, we look at Hilton’s biz travel shift, Spirit’s pilot troubles, and Sri Lanka’s fig leaf to travelers. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 07/28/2025 23:00 EDT

How India Became One of the Fastest‑Growing Business Travel Markets

As India's high-value business travel is on-track to surpass pre-Covid levels, competition in India is heating up with OTAs and hotel chains adjusting their strategies to sharpen their focus on this segment. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/28/2025 15:54 EDT

Hilton Pushes Direct Sales by Targeting Small Business Travelers

Everyone in corporate travel is trying to cut out the middleman, which is awkward because half the people in corporate travel are the middleman. Hilton's gained traction with a new program for small- and medium-sized businesses and easier processes for payments. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/28/2025 15:06 EDT

Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots, Prepares to Cut More Flights

Spirit said it would furlough more pilots as it is looking to downsize its flight schedule, one of the many measures the carrier is taking to restore profitability. Read more

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Curacity + Skift @ Skift 3 place · 07/28/2025 10:00 EDT

New Report: Rethinking Travel Content Marketing in the Age of AI

As AI reshapes the travel marketing landscape, brands must rethink their approach to content strategy. A new report from Curacity reveals how marketers can shift from passive awareness-building to active, measurable demand creation through targeted storytelling and strategic distribution. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/28/2025 08:45 EDT

TakeUp’s $11 Million Funding Highlights Pricing Gap Crushing Indie Hotels

A pricing technology gap has created a David-and-Goliath dynamic in hospitality, where small, indie operators compete against chains. Can AI help level the playing field? Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 07/28/2025 06:08 EDT

Sri Lanka Bets on Visa Fee Waiver for 40 Nations to Hit 3 Million Tourists

First things first: Sri Lanka isn’t going visa‑free, it’s just scrapping the fee. Free visas could help close the gap for Sri Lanka, but the country needs a consistent campaign and a story that goes beyond price. Read more

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 07/27/2025 10:39 EDT

What if Airbnb Builds the Killer AI Travel Search App?

Airbnb is hiring an engineer for an AI-powered natural language search product. If the tech delivers, it could create new creative pressure in shaping how people choose where to go and stay. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 2 place · 07/26/2025 14:10 EDT

Etihad Airways CEO Unpacks Big Bet on Small Jets

Etihad is hoping to outmaneuver its Gulf rivals with 30 small but premium aircraft. Will passengers buy the promise of private jet-like luxury? Read more

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