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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 â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2024 08:18 EDT

What IHCL’s 4th Hotel in Varanasi Says About India’s Religious Tourism Boom

Religious tourism is booming in India and hospitality companies are now catching up to cater to this demand. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/03/2024 07:19 EDT

Looking to Enter the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards? Here’s the Inside Scoop

Writing an award submission for the most coveted travel industry award is no mean feat. Luckily for you, I have the inside scoop to make sure your submission stands out from the crowd. -Nicole Meyer Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2024 04:29 EDT

Ups and Downs of Expedia and Booking’s First-Quarter Earnings

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's altered outlook, Booking Holdings' connected trip success, and the fight for privacy at U.S. airports. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 18:35 EDT

Booking Holdings Sees Modest ‘Connected Trip’ Gains – But It’s Likely Still Years Away

There's a newish metric for Booking.com, namely "connected transactions." Given the state of competition and other obstacles, the so-called connected trip is light years away. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2024 17:49 EDT

Expedia Bosses Say Vrbo Will Drag 2024 Growth

Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/02/2024 16:39 EDT

Frontier CEO Says Airlines Don’t Have the Tech to Comply With Refund and Junk Fee Rules

Frontier CEO Barry Biffle is the latest airline executive to voice some concerns about the feasibility of the Biden administration's latest rule on refunds and junk fees. -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 14:11 EDT

The Fight Over Airport Facial Recognition: Senators Clash With U.S. Travel

Over a dozen lawmakers have vocalized opposition to the adoption of facial recognization technology at U.S. airports. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2024 10:42 EDT

Is Air India’s A350 Dubai Debut a Warning Shot to Emirates?

By bringing its new flagship plane to Dubai, Air India is making a statement of intent about its global ambitions.  -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 10:00 EDT

Fresh Leadership Steers onefinestay Into a New Era of Hospitality

With fresh leadership at the helm, luxury short-term rental company onefinestay is leveraging Accor's brand strength to solidify its market position in key destinations. -onefinestay Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 07:03 EDT

Minor Hotels’ India Roadmap: From 1 to 50 Properties in 10 Years

There’s nothing small scale about Minor Hotel’s ambitions for India as it plans to conquer the country's hospitality scene, one grand property at a time. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2024 07:00 EDT

Guesty, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Acquires Rentals United

The short-term rental space if fragmented to the hilt. We'll probably see more channel managers like Rentals United consolidating or seeing their businesses dry up. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 02:00 EDT

Tech Company Travelsoft Buys 90-Year-Old Travel Publication L’Echo. CEO Explains Why

It's not every day that a travel tech company buys a media and events business, but the tech CEO said the deal is part of a long-term strategy. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 01:35 EDT

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reveals Its Big Plans

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new product, Marriott's new take on U.S. domestic travel demand, and new opinions on the cost of Vision 2030. -Rashaad Jorden Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/01/2024 17:20 EDT

MGM Resorts Sees Gains From New Marriott Loyalty Tie-up

MGM Resorts is riding high after a record-breaking first quarter. CEO Bill Hornbuckle's bold bet on a Marriott partnership and on expansion in China and Japan appear to be paying off in spades. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/01/2024 16:30 EDT

Airbnb Considering an Amazon Prime-Like Membership as a Loyalty Program

Don’t hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 16:22 EDT

How Housekeeper Concerns Drive Hotel May Day Rallies

Housekeepers are one of the key figures in Wednesday’s May Day rallies. While hotel wages have gone up, unions say that overworking is still an issue. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 15:30 EDT

Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview

Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.” -Lex Haris Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/01/2024 14:30 EDT

Airbnb Dives Into Pop Culture With New Home and Experiences Category Called ‘Icons’

Airbnb's new celebrity-driven Icons category of experiences will trigger housefuls of free publicity. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 14:09 EDT

Trivago Pulls Marketing Investments out of Latin America After Brand Campaign Letdown

Less localization is the tradeoff that Trivago is seemingly willing to live with as it uses AI to avoid having to pay TV pitch people in each of its markets. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 14:00 EDT

Norwegian Cruise CFO Dismisses Talk of a Slowdown: ‘We Are Not Seeing’ It

Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more â€ș

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