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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 1 place · 03/27/2026 15:32 EDT

War, Shutdowns, Fuel Shocks: Travel’s Most Brutal Month in Years

From Dubai to Delhi to several U.S. cities, March revealed how quickly the whole system can break down. Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/20/2024 14:20 EDT

Spirit Airlines Drops Change and Cancellation Fees in New Push for Profitability

Spirit’s changes come as its biggest competitor, Frontier, also dropped change fees and overhauled its pricing structure. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/20/2024 13:44 EDT

Breaking Down Travel Queries in an Age of AI-Powered Search

The new Google search results in an age of AI-powered search is a fascinating mix of usefulness, uselessness, and sheer overwhelm of formats. -Rafat Ali Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/20/2024 13:07 EDT

Marriott vs. Hilton: A Fee Fight for Hotel Dominance

While analysts fixate on room count and loyalty program growth, the real battle between hotel giants Marriott and Hilton is over the fees they charge owners and credit-card issuers. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/20/2024 12:17 EDT

Florida Hotels Are Beating U.S. Averages in Pricing Power and Revenue Growth

A forthcoming report from JLL Hotels & Hospitality reveals that the state's top 10 lodging markets have consistently outperformed national averages for revenue growth. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/20/2024 10:00 EDT

Why Four Seasons Yachts Is Encouraging Guests to Leverage Travel Advisors

Beyond its innovative design ethos and distinctive service offerings, Four Seasons Yachts is making waves with a unique sales and distribution strategy built around a growing preference among affluent travelers to book trips with luxury travel advisors. -Four Seasons Yachts Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/20/2024 08:49 EDT

Travel Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in Past Two Weeks

There haven't been as many travel startup fundraises this year, but there have been many more large dollar amounts than at this point last year. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/20/2024 06:26 EDT

Saudia Group Orders More Than 100 New Airbus Jets

The huge order - one of the largest aircraft deals of the year so far - is in addition to existing deliveries bound for the Saudia Group. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/19/2024 16:00 EDT

When an Airbnb Moves In Next Door, It’s Neighbor vs. Neighbor

According to Airbnb lore, the short-term rental was born in 2007 when, “two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home.” Fast forward 17 years and Airbnb now has over 5 million hosts … and most all of them have neighbors. That’s led to some epic feuds. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/18/2024 11:49 EDT

Airbnb Ups Its Experience Delistings Amid Strategy Revamp

Airbnb appeared to have begun a wave of delistings for its travel experiences offerings, upsetting some operators. However, Airbnb has made it clear that it remains committed to the experiences business, with plans to boost customer awareness of the category. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/17/2024 15:21 EDT

2 Expedia Executives Exit After ‘A Violation of Company Policy’

Expedia Group wouldn't provide additional details on their exits. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/17/2024 13:51 EDT

Banks vs. OTAs: How Credits Cards Took Over Travel

There is a sea change taking place in how banks – and particularly how credit cards – interact with the travel industry. Watch what Skift Research has to say. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/17/2024 12:00 EDT

A New Frontier? Carrier Scraps Most Change Fees, Introduces Premium and Business Perks 

The changes come as the Department of Transportation released a final rule that will require airlines to disclose all fees associated with add-on perks. -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/17/2024 11:30 EDT

Corporate and International Travel Drove Earnings This Quarter

Companies across the travel industry have recently reported earnings, and we discuss what stood out among airlines and hotels in this week's Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/17/2024 11:12 EDT

Air India-Vistara Loyalty Programs: How Will They Be Combined Post-Merger?

In its nine years of operations, Vistara's service quality has created a strong base of loyal customers. The new information shared by the airline sheds light on how the merger will impact these customers. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/17/2024 07:41 EDT

H World’s Ji Hotels: This Chinese Brand Is Heading to Saudi and UAE

Chinese brand Ji Hotels wants to expand outside its home land, starting with the Middle East. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/17/2024 03:26 EDT

Airlines Get a Boost From Business Travel’s Comeback

Today's podcast looks at aviation's surprise boost, Chase's new perk, and Saudi Arabia's luxury focus. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/16/2024 15:15 EDT

United Airlines’ New Safety Video Just Dropped — and it Features 1,000 Dominoes

The roll-out comes at a sensitive time for the carrier as the FAA continues a major safety review into the company’s operations.  -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/16/2024 15:09 EDT

Corporate Travel Comeback: Airlines Say They’re Seeing Gains

Once at a standstill as a result of the pandemic, road warriors are returning to business travel as corporations implement more return-to-office policies and in-person client meetings. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/16/2024 13:46 EDT

TUI Integrates Conservation Efforts Into Tours and Experiences

A new program is incorporating tours and experiences from TUI Musement into the Foundation's charity efforts. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/16/2024 11:06 EDT

United Airlines Says It Can Resume Adding New Routes and Planes

United has overcome a significant hurdle to its growth plans as the FAA eases some restrictions as part of a safety review. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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