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Adriana Lee @ Skift 1 place · 01/07/2026 14:36 EDT

What Expedia’s Job Listings Reveal About Big Travel’s Next AI Phase

Expedia’s hiring signals a phase change for AI in travel, where management discipline and ownership matter as much as the technology itself. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 01/07/2026 14:00 EDT

U.S. Expands Visa Bond Requirement to 38 Countries

Travel to the U.S. is getting harder for people from even more nations, which is the last thing the U.S. travel industry wants in what should be a banner year for tourism. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 01/07/2026 13:56 EDT

3 Steps Airlines Could Take to Slash Emissions by 50%

With aviation still searching for real climate solutions, fewer luxury seats, fuller flights, and faster fleet upgrades have been proposed as ideas to help reduce emissions. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 3 place · 01/07/2026 12:04 EDT

What Do New Year LinkedIn Posts from 11 Airline CEOs Tell Us?

Taken together, these seasonal messages offer a snapshot of how CEOs – or at least their communications teams – are framing their leadership and businesses after a bumpy year. Read more ›

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Adam Stacey @ Skift · 01/07/2026 10:00 EDT

Skift IDEA Awards 2026 Are Open: Find Your Category and Spotlight Your Innovation

Submissions are now open for the eighth edition of the Skift IDEA Awards, the travel industry’s most coveted achievement. Apply early to secure the best entry rate. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/07/2026 09:00 EDT

Alaska Airlines Makes Its Largest-Ever Boeing Order

Alaska is ambitious about transforming itself from a West Coast player to an international one. The carrier hopes a blockbuster Boeing order will help it reach that goal faster. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/07/2026 01:21 EDT

Chinese Outbound Travel is Back, Just Not to Japan

As Chinese travel normalizes, destinations with friction, whether political or practical, are losing out to closer, easier alternatives in Asia. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 01/06/2026 23:00 EDT

Why Live Music Has Become a Serious Travel Business in India

Young travelers are defining India's travel journey, and they are going wherever the music takes them. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 01/06/2026 17:36 EDT

Sabre Brings AI Travel Demo to CES, in Push Toward Agent-First Trip Booking

Sabre bets that its new agentic-ready APIs can let AI handle shopping, booking, and fixing trips in a single conversational flow, and it’s bringing a live demo to CES. The real test is whether customers trust it beyond the demo.  Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 01/06/2026 16:16 EDT

Expedia’s Turnaround Under Ariane Gorin Showed Momentum in 2025

Expedia hasn't had this degree of mojo for many years. Can Gorin and team keep it going? Read more ›

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Andrea Doyle @ Skift · 01/06/2026 14:02 EDT

Delta Opens Its First Non-Airport Lounge at Sphere

The lounge is part of Delta’s efforts to increase its experience offerings to SkyMiles members. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 01/06/2026 10:14 EDT

Hilton Drops Franchise After it Refuses Rooms for ICE Agents

Hilton removed a Minneapolis Hampton Inn from its franchise network after the hotel refused service to federal law enforcement officers again in a video posted online. Hilton said the hotel violated its nondiscrimination policy. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/06/2026 09:00 EDT

American Airlines Debuts Free Wi-Fi

American is the latest carrier to start offering free Wi-Fi across its aircraft, which has become a popular option for airlines looking to cater to more premium and business travelers. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/06/2026 06:06 EDT

Why Thailand’s Foreign Tourist Numbers Slipped in 2025 and What it Means for 2026

Thailand’s tourism numbers for 2025 are proof that the industry is not immune to shocks. Thailand can recover. But recovery will come from steady fixes, not slogans. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 01/05/2026 23:00 EDT

How Indians Are Turning Travel Into a Luxury Buying Strategy. Plus, A Silent Year-End IPO Filing

Indians love shopping and a good bargain. With airlines, destinations, and travel players offering affordable access to travel, Indians are not shying away from crossing borders just to get their hands on luxury products at cheaper prices. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 01/05/2026 17:00 EDT

Ryanair Contract With OTAs Reveals Fees and Restrictions — Scoop

The integration charges are more than minor annoyances for smaller OTAs. And the cumbersome way the Ryanair pop-ups work, plus the lack of promotional fares, make the OTAs second-class flight sellers. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 1 place · 01/05/2026 16:06 EDT

Hilton Blames Franchisee After DHS Blasts it for Refusing Service

DHS has accused a Minneapolis Hilton franchisee of canceling ICE agent reservations. Hilton's corporate headquarters says the incident doesn't reflect its values. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/05/2026 15:36 EDT

Trump Administration Dials Back Airline Enforcement, Seeks Fewer Fines

After pulling back several Biden-era rules on airline consumer protection, the Trump administration says it will take a far more conservative approach to enforcement — expect fewer rules and fines for airlines. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 01/05/2026 14:33 EDT

Aman’s Secret Third Hotel Brand? These Signs Point to ‘Atma’

Aman appears to be working on a third ultra-luxury hotel brand, Atma. The first U.S. hotel may have 185 suites, an unusually high room count for the group. Here's what Skift found by sleuthing. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 01/05/2026 13:38 EDT

Cruise Sector and U.S. Government Block Hawaii’s Climate Tax on Cruise Ships

As more destinations consider climate-linked tourism fees, Hawaii’s legal battle could set a national precedent. Read more ›

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