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Darin Graham @ Skift · 07/01/2025 14:56 EDT

Airlines Welcome the End of Sweden’s Aviation Climate Tax

Sweden’s decision to scrap its aviation tax reflects a clear shift toward boosting competitiveness and regional connectivity. But it also underscores the ongoing tension between growth and climate change. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 07/09/2025 04:02 EDT

Hilton Debuts Brand, Virgin Atlantic Adds Starlink and TSA Drops Shoe Rule

In today’s pod we check out Hilton’s extended stay brand, connect with Virgin Atlantic’s onboard Wi-Fi, and keep our shoes on through airport security. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 07/09/2025 02:02 EDT

Indonesia Expands Visa-Free List to Include Two More Countries

Visa policy is now a front line in the global travel race and Indonesia is finally showing up to compete. But if it truly wants to compete with Thailand or Vietnam, it will need to drop visa barriers for proven tourism source markets. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 07/08/2025 23:00 EDT

Wyndham Is ‘Sprinting’ Towards Its 100-Hotel Mark in India

For Wyndham, India is an unmissable opportunity and the growth is rapid but not indiscriminate. It is still conscious about the markets, locations, and the brand mix it wants to bring here. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/08/2025 18:16 EDT

DHS Confirms New Airport Screening Policy — Shoes Stay On

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the change in policy will allow the TSA to streamline security screenings ahead of major events like the World Cup and the Olympics. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/08/2025 15:15 EDT

Hilton Opens First Hotel Under New Brand for Traveling Workers

It says something about the strong demand for extended stay in the U.S. that Hilton has a 350-hotel pipeline for its new brand LivSmart Studios. Clearly owners want to build more. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 07/08/2025 14:41 EDT

36-Country Travel Ban Expansion Alarms Corporate Travel

The possibility of an expansion of U.S. travel bans has sent corporations and travel management companies scurrying for answers. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/08/2025 14:30 EDT

Virgin Atlantic to Be First UK Airline to Install Elon Musk’s Starlink

Virgin is the latest major airline to opt for Elon Musk’s Starlink as carriers look for new ways to attract more business and premium travelers. Read more ›

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Saniya Zanpure @ Skift · 07/08/2025 13:28 EDT

Vacation Rentals Surge, Hotels Under Pressure

The Skift Travel Health Index reveals a period of balanced growth in global travel, despite challenges in the hotel sector. Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 07/08/2025 09:50 EDT

Beyond Machu Picchu: How a Boutique Operator is Betting on 'Geographic Opulence' in Peru

Andean is innovating in South America, breaking away from the traditional luxury circuit and bucket list destinations, while feeling hand crafted and soulful. Read more ›

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Accor Group + Skift @ Skift · 07/08/2025 09:00 EDT

Inside the Evolution of Raffles and Fairmont: Accor’s Blueprint for Modern Luxury

Raffles and Fairmont, two of Accor's flagship luxury brands, are undergoing thoughtful changes that go beyond marketing. Under Claudia Kozma Kaplan’s leadership, the focus is on preserving each brand’s legacy while embracing a new chapter of storytelling, service, and growth. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 07/08/2025 07:41 EDT

IHCL Eyes Boutique Chain Acquisition to Drive Growth to 700 Properties by 2030

India's hotel growth story won't be built on mega-properties alone. Having snapped up boutique chains like Claridges and Tree of Life, IHCL is betting that small hotels in the right places can deliver big returns and faster market reach than legacy five-star sprawl ever could. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 07/08/2025 03:48 EDT

Hyatt's All-Inclusive Bet, TSA’s Shoes-On Test and Tripadvisor's Next Steps

On today’s pod we look at Hyatt’s big bet on all-inclusive resorts, the TSA’s shoes experiment, and Tripadvisor’s possible investor-driven changes. Read more ›

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

Oyo Expands Vacation Rental Business in India

DanCenter's expansion in India is a reflection of Oyo's developing strategy in the country - more diverse options in the premium segment for a more discerning traveler. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/07/2025 22:40 EDT

TSA to Let Some Passengers Keep Their Shoes On at Security

The change is a major shift in policy for the TSA. The agency had required passengers to remove their shoes since August 2006. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 07/07/2025 21:16 EDT

TPG Completes Acquisition of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, Gets Investment From Hotel Operator

Will Hospitality Solutions be able to find momentum now that it's independent of Sabre? Increased focus and a new investor certainly won't hurt. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 07/07/2025 17:05 EDT

What's Next for Tripadvisor Now That it Has an Activist Investor?

An activist investor might be just what Tripadvisor needs now that its corporate structure has changed. Analysts have plenty of ideas on what that investor might advocate for, although so far Starboard Value hasn't publicly discussed a game plan. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 07/07/2025 15:34 EDT

Inside Hyatt’s All-Inclusive Bet: 9 Brands, Billions Spent

Hyatt has wagered billions on all-inclusive resorts, hoping that its nine luxury brands crack a market dominated by specialist operators. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 07/07/2025 12:13 EDT

Blackstone to Acquire Allegiant’s Troubled Sunseeker Resort for Just $200 Million

The hotel, which had become a drag on Allegiant’s profitability, will be sold to Blackstone at a steep discount. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/07/2025 10:36 EDT

Accor’s Shift to Premium Hotels Now Drives Half of All New Signings

Accor has doubled its premium hotel volume since 2019 and premium now accounts for half its fees from new signings. Yet to grow further in developing markets, it may need to get creative by adding local brands and training local talent. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 07/07/2025 09:41 EDT

The Cancun Resort Where Saving Mangroves Is Easy, But Clean Energy Is Hard

The mangroves are an essential carbon sink, but the resort’s experience highlights how tricky it can be to navigate energy laws and renewable options. Read more ›

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