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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 09/23/2025 13:29 EDT

Andrew Zimmern on Rethinking the Intersection of Food and Travel at Skift Global Forum – Full Video

Author and Emmy-winning TV personality Andrew Zimmern believes storytelling needs to be educational, which would go a long way in helping preserve culinary and cultural food diversity. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 09/23/2025 10:00 EDT

Which Hotels Are Truly Green? Travalyst Launches Hub to Compare Sustainability

The fragmented landscape of hotel sustainability data has long hindered both consumers and operators. By centralizing disclosures, Travalyst and its partners could make environmental transparency a baseline expectation, and redefine how travelers choose where to stay. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 09/23/2025 08:17 EDT

Frontier CEO Barry Biffle defended ultra-low-cost carriers from critics like United CEO Scott Kirby at the Skift Global Forum. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 09/23/2025 08:08 EDT

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky detailed the company's massive reinvention at the Skift Global Forum, which includes leaning more into experiences, hotels, and international growth. Read more ›

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Robin Gilbert-Jones @ Skift 2 place · 09/23/2025 08:02 EDT

‘Loyalty Stickiness’ Index Shows Big Leaks: Why Your Travelers Stray

Loyalty is no longer about points and tiers, it’s earned trip by trip through immediate value and convenience. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 09/23/2025 04:49 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Kicks Off with a Powerhouse Speaker Lineup

The stage is set for Skift Global Forum East 2025 in Abu Dhabi this October. The first lineup of speakers has just been revealed, and it is packed with visionaries who are changing how the world travels. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 09/23/2025 01:04 EDT

Hotel Deals in Asia Pacific Fell Hard, but JLL Predicts a Fast Bounce Back

Hotel investment in Asia Pacific slowed sharply in the first half of 2025, but the pullback looks temporary. Lifestyle hotels, fueled by demand for design and experience, are positioned to drive the rebound. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 09/22/2025 23:00 EDT

Akasa Air Makes Southeast Asia Debut With New Phuket Service

Thailand is the next natural move for Akasa Air in view of the rising demand for the destination among Indian travelers. However, the carrier's choice of Phuket as the entry point is a deviation from the trend other airlines are following. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 09/22/2025 16:41 EDT

‘AI Is Everywhere – Except the P&L’: Tech Takeaways From Skift Global Forum

AI was all the rage at the Skift Global Forum this week, with the industry’s top executives revealing excitement, and uncertainty, as the tech takes center stage in travel. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 09/22/2025 16:11 EDT

Amex GBT CEO Expects More Mergers in Corporate Travel: Skift Interview

It was a tortured process to get the Amex GBT-CWT merger past U.S. and UK regulators. Now comes the hard part. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 09/22/2025 15:07 EDT

The End of Travel’s Big Four Stranglehold: Rafat’s Notes from Skift Global Forum

The growth-at-all-costs playbook that built online travel platforms is dead. The disruption opportunity with new players isn't theoretical anymore, it's structural, and it rewards depth over scale. Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 09/22/2025 14:53 EDT

The Business Case for Soul

While most airlines chase operational efficiency and cost-cutting, carriers like KLM, Finnair, Fiji Airways, and Air Tahihi Nui are winning customer loyalty through a strong national identity and cultural touches that create emotional bonds. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 09/22/2025 13:33 EDT

Spirit to Furlough 1,800 Flight Attendants to Cut Costs in Second Bankruptcy

The move comes after Spirit’s CEO told staff to be prepared for job cuts as it reduces capacity to stay afloat. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 09/22/2025 11:53 EDT

Live Tourism 2.0 at Skift Global Forum – Full Video

Las Vegas may be seeing softer tourism numbers, but live events remain a strong buffer as its shows and concerts remain a major attraction. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 09/22/2025 11:47 EDT

Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton at Skift Global Forum – Full Video

Intrepid says purpose and profit can align, but its real test will be scaling sustainability while competing for U.S. travelers. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 09/22/2025 09:35 EDT

TMCs Help Corporations Negotiate Hotel Contracts With New Tactics

Predictive analytics are great, but clients want proof that their TMC can turn uneven forecasts into a strategy. Read more ›

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Qiddiya City + Skift @ Skift · 09/22/2025 09:00 EDT

The Role of Gaming and Esports in Travel’s Future

The explosive popularity of gaming and esports tourism is not only an interesting story of rapid growth in and of itself. It represents a completely new category of live tourism that’s breaking down generational and cultural barriers. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 09/22/2025 08:20 EDT

Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin at Skift Global Forum – Full Video

Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin at Skift Global Forum 2025 addressed the impacts of the AI revolution, the company's brand strategy, and prospects for international growth, among other topics. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 09/22/2025 07:28 EDT

Hong Kong Grounds Flights for 36 Hours Over Super Typhoon Threat

Hong Kong is a major aviation and logistics hub. A 36-hour suspension, or even a day of heavily curtailed operations, would ripple through global supply chains and connecting flights. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 09/22/2025 02:34 EDT

Travel Legends Unplugged Tony Fernandes, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio and Bill Heinecke – Full Video

When three industry titans swap war stories and one-liners, you get more than laughs... You get a masterclass on how no industry mixes grit, glamour, and gut instinct quite like travel. Read more ›

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