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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 1 place · 03/13/2026 17:50 EDT

Who Owns the Customer When OTA Clients Try to Rebook a Flight During the Iran War

Online travel agencies and suppliers have more flexible rebooking and refund policies during the Iran war than during the pandemic. But with the volume of customer support requests, customers sometimes don't get the assistance they deserve. 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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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 01/05/2026 11:54 EDT

Ryanair vs. Wizz Air: Who Flew Higher Over the Holidays?

Wizz Air’s year-on-year surge looks impressive, but Ryanair’s fuller planes and steadier execution still set the benchmark. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 2 place · 01/05/2026 08:21 EDT

The Case for Travel Flow Corridors: A Framework for Reciprocal Tourism

Live tourism creates temporary tourism corridors, but the real opportunity is permanent infrastructure — aviation networks, visa liberalization, and booking platforms — that enables circulation whether or not Taylor Swift is on tour. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/05/2026 02:48 EDT

Air India Scouts for New CEO: Reports

Air India’s next CEO won’t be fixing an airline that’s broken, they’ll be steadying one that’s fragile in quieter ways. This is now about execution. And for Tata, the hire could speed up India’s aviation rise, or turn it into a longer, far more expensive journey. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 01/04/2026 08:45 EDT

5 Luxury Hotel Themes for 2026

Luxury travelers no longer want more. They want less. Less noise, less friction, less sameness. The hospitality industry is scrambling to adapt in five ways. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 01/04/2026 06:22 EDT

Historic Layoffs, Failed Mergers, AI Pricing: Skift’s 2025 Airline News Quiz

Have you been following the year's aviation news? It’s time to test yourself with the airline portion of our Skift 2025 Travel News Quiz. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 01/03/2026 10:58 EDT

Airlines Cancel Caribbean Flights Following U.S. Venezuela Strikes

While U.S. carriers have not flown to Venezuela in years, airspace restrictions following strikes in the region are leading airlines to cancel flights to popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift 2 place · 01/02/2026 12:59 EDT

Welcome to the Age of Travel Slop

Travel Slop, AI-generated info and itineraries rooted more in fiction than fact, risk real reputational harm for travel brands and platforms — particularly those mistaking “'good enough'” content for strategy. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 1 place · 01/01/2026 08:56 EDT

The Live Tourism Events That Will Shape 2026

There’s no Taylor Swift Eras Tour in 2026, and the future of consumer spending remains murky. That doesn't mean the travel industry is any less excited about live tourism. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 12/31/2025 10:48 EDT

Oyo-Parent Prism Files for IPO, Seeks $7+ Billion Valuation

Prism filed for an IPO barely a few hours before 2026. After years of missed windows and pulled papers, the December 31 confidential filing keeps the promise alive while buying time on everything else. Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 1 place · 12/31/2025 08:58 EDT

Ask Skift’s Most Popular Questions for 2025

We have answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions in 2025, including how travel brands use TikTok and the latest trends in hotel loyalty programs. Read more

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