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American Airlines + Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/26/2025 11:00 EDT

How American Airlines Is Expanding Loyalty Beyond the Skies

Today’s airline loyalty programs are critical business drivers shaping both company profitability and traveler engagement. American Airlines is pioneering yet another frontier in loyalty through evolutions to its long-standing AAdvantage program. Read more ›

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Seth Borko @ Skift 1 place · 12/26/2025 08:43 EDT

Done With Gift Guides? Skift Research Ideas For Every Travel Pro on Your List

As the travel industry gears up for the winter holiday high season, please enjoy this guide to our favorite reports of the year. Read more ›

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Saniya Zanpure @ Skift 1 place · 12/24/2025 11:09 EDT

Middle East Leads Global Travel as Live Tourism Fuels Record Growth

Fueled by a packed calendar of mega-events, the Middle East has emerged as the world’s top-performing travel region. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 2 place · 12/24/2025 10:23 EDT

Saudi Arabia–Qatar High-Speed Rail Aims to Boost Tourism and Cut Emissions

Saudi Arabia and Qatar plan a high-speed rail link connecting Riyadh and Doha, promising faster travel, tourism growth, and lower emissions if powered by clean energy. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 3 place · 12/24/2025 07:03 EDT

Indian Cruise Line Cordelia Cruises to IPO in January: Exclusive

Cordelia Cruises started sailing in September 2021, and unlike other cruise lines, it is not content to wait decades to list publicly. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift 1 place · 12/24/2025 05:10 EDT

First Round of Speakers Announced for Skift Travel Megatrends NYC 2026

Skift Travel Megatrends NYC returns to New York on January 22, 2026, bringing together senior leaders, operators, and strategists to unpack the forces reshaping travel next year. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/23/2025 23:05 EDT

Sorry, Wall Street: Why Prism Picked India for its IPO

On its third attempt at going public, Prism isn’t risking a foreign listing. Home market, home audience, and hopefully, home advantage! Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 12/23/2025 16:18 EDT

Google Tests Ad Formats That Push Attractions Bookings: Scoop

Google is expanding its experiences' advertising business, heightening competition among online travel agencies and the attractions themselves. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 12/23/2025 14:20 EDT

MCP Explained: The AI Standard Reshaping Travel Tech

Model Context Protocol is becoming a prerequisite for AI travel distribution. In the agent era, not being machine-readable will be the fastest way to become invisible. Read more ›

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Saniya Zanpure @ Skift 1 place · 12/23/2025 11:50 EDT

Online Travel Is Set for Growth, But AI Threatens the Status Quo

OTAs are posting record revenues, and the top four still dominate. But they face a major shift if AI platforms bypass them altogether. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/23/2025 08:27 EDT

Prism’s Third IPO Attempt Follows Two Withdrawals, a Valuation Reset, and a Return to Profit

Oyo-parent Prism is heading towards the largest travel IPO in India in what would be its third attempt at listing in the public markets. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 12/23/2025 04:10 EDT

Oyo-Parent Prism Gets Shareholder Nod for $744 Million IPO: What This Means

The shareholders approval for Prism's IPO signals a company positioning itself for greater scrutiny as it transitions toward public markets, even as it retains flexibility over when, and how, it ultimately lists. Read more ›

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Civitatis + Skift @ Skift · 12/23/2025 03:00 EDT

Q&A: Inside Civitatis’ Push to Own the Spanish-Language Tours Market

Offering wide-scale travel experiences is one thing — curating high-quality activities specifically for the world's 850 million Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking travelers is another. With its relaunched app, Civitatis is dedicated to keeping the travel planning process simple and culturally resonant for its global audience of travelers. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/22/2025 23:00 EDT

Inside the Revival of India-China Travel as Flights Resume and Visas Ease

2025 may have been marred by several uncertainties when it comes to travel. But it also brought together two Asian travel powerhouses restoring direct flight connectivity after 5 years. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 12/22/2025 17:37 EDT

Can Airbnb Work for Hotels? What Early Tests Show

Better rates and more visibility are clear advantages for independent hotels. But the presentation still needs some work. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 12/22/2025 15:41 EDT

Social Media Never Cracked Travel Booking. Agentic AI Could Face a Similar Problem

The LLMs will need to prove that their agentic AI is so revolutionary that it can capture traveler trust and loyalty. Travel inspiration sites and social media have never been able to do it. Read more ›

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Avalara + Skift @ Skift · 12/22/2025 12:46 EDT

New Research: The Rising Price of Hotel Tax Compliance 

In today’s lodging industry, any operating function that takes attention away from optimizing the customer experience can become a competitive disadvantage. A new report highlights why lodging tax compliance should be a top priority. Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 12/22/2025 12:43 EDT

The Next Chapter of Flexible Work Looks More Like Hospitality Than Real Estate

Flexible work isn't disappearing; it's being rebuilt with hospitality logic. Brands like The Malin show that small-scale, service-led models — run more like boutique hotels than real estate plays — can succeed where lease-heavy coworking failed. Read more ›

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Trip.com + Skift @ Skift · 12/22/2025 09:00 EDT

Scaling Responsible Travel Through Partnerships, Global Benchmarks, and AI

While most travelers are interested in making sustainable choices, only about half actually follow through with more responsible bookings. Industry-wide alignment and AI-driven guidance are becoming increasingly important to close the gap between good intentions and real impact. Read more ›

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