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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 02/25/2026 03:32 EDT

Airbnb Lets Asia Pacific Guests Book Without Paying Upfront: Here’s How It Works

Although the rollout spans most major Asia-Pacific markets, travelers in India still won’t see the feature yet, a notable exclusion given the country’s size and growing outbound travel demand. Read more ›

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Becca Smith @ Skift · 02/25/2026 03:00 EDT

Built for the Leaders Defining Asia’s Travel in 2026

Skift Asia Forum 2026 is where senior leaders shaping Asia’s travel ecosystem come together to stress-test strategy, share insights, and see how decisions in the region ripple across the globe. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 02/25/2026 01:03 EDT

Why India’s Travel Market is at a Critical Inflection Point

India’s travel economy is loud, liquid, and expanding. But scratch the surface, and the contradictions get uncomfortable. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 02/25/2026 01:00 EDT

S4BT Acquires Business Travel Hotel-Booking Platform

S4BT has acquired HotelHub, bringing $5 billion in annual corporate hotel bookings into its network. The deal gives the group a much bigger role in how business travelers book hotels, without turning it into a traditional travel agency. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/24/2026 23:00 EDT

Why a U.S.-Based Luxury Safari Company Is Suddenly Courting Indian Travelers

Micato Safaris supported India's inbound potential much before it saw a market where it can sell its luxury offerings. But now, it is time to change the strategy. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 02/24/2026 16:51 EDT

Starwood Hotels’ CEO on Why the Revived Brand Is Staying Small

The original Starwood Hotels became a powerhouse through a scale game. The revived brand name is a bet that less can be more in today's world of digital distribution and marketing. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/24/2026 16:31 EDT

Kayak’s New Ad Campaign Signals a Marketing Dilemma as AI Grabs Share

Booking Holdings sees AI as the future of travel. Its Kayak brand's marketing doesn't touch on AI, but is trying to convince Millennials it's OK to book on smartphones and to use Kayak to navigate social media distractions. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 02/24/2026 13:06 EDT

Spirit Airlines Reaches Deal With Creditors to Emerge From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Spirit is set to emerge from its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the late spring or early summer. Post-bankruptcy, it is looking to expand premium seats and shift focus to routes with high-demand. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 02/24/2026 09:59 EDT

Aviation’s Next Green Fuel Problem: Can Europe’s eSAF Mandate Survive?

The race is on to prove eSAF supply can catch up with Europe’s mandates. But with plants taking four years to build, policymakers may have to consider adjusting their targets. Read more ›

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Millat Group + Skift @ Skift · 02/24/2026 09:00 EDT

Why Misjudging African Tourism Risk Is a Billion-Dollar Mistake

Africa’s tourism outlook is improving as air access and traveler interest continue to expand. For investors and global travel brands, the question is no longer whether the sector can deploy capital effectively, but whether delay itself now carries the greater risk. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 02/24/2026 06:16 EDT

The Great British Airline Loyalty Battle

As many British Airways flyers brace for status downgrades, rivals are seizing a rare chance to convince the UK’s most valuable travelers that there’s another way. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 02/24/2026 02:58 EDT

The $280 Billion Chinese Outbound Comeback That Destinations Can’t Ignore

The China rebound won’t reward destinations that advertise the loudest. It will reward those that make travel easiest, be it with visas, payments or logistics. Clarity will now sell more than landmarks. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/23/2026 23:00 EDT

Global Destinations Compete for Indian Tourists With Easier Visas

The visa relaxations for India are slow, but they all mean the same thing. Indian travelers are important to global travel, and everyone wants a piece of the Indian outbound pie. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 02/23/2026 16:23 EDT

Hoteliers Scramble to Price U.S. Tariff Risk

Hotels are exposed to trade policy the way airlines are exposed to shifts in fuel pricing. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/23/2026 16:20 EDT

Airbnb Is Testing Airport Pickups. Are Flights Next?

Airbnb likely sees how flights are driving Booking Holdings' connected-trip vision. The timing is unclear, but it needs flights if it wants to be a true "travel concierge." Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 02/23/2026 14:52 EDT

Airlines Cancel 10,000+ Flights as Blizzard Slams Northeast

Expect disruptions to linger: For Tuesday, there were already 1,850 cancellations, and nearly half the flights out of LaGuardia, JFK, Newark, and Boston are canceled. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 02/23/2026 10:11 EDT

Airlines Suspend Flights to Puerto Vallarta as Unrest Erupts in Mexico

Travelers were left stranded in Puerto Vallarta as violence broke out throughout the country following the killing of the cartel leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal organizations. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 1 place · 02/23/2026 09:49 EDT

Oneworld Appoints New CEO as Airline Alliances Fight for Relevance

As joint ventures and other bespoke partnerships reshape global aviation, alliances must prove they still matter. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 02/23/2026 02:34 EDT

Seoul-Based Travel Platform Launches Expert-Led K-Beauty Tours

Knowing about Korean skincare from a YouTube video is different from standing inside an Olive Young store with 400 serums and no idea which one won't irritate your skin. NOL World is looking to solve that confusion. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 02/22/2026 14:57 EDT

Airlines Cancel Over 7,000 Flights as Blizzard Hits Northeast

As a blizzard is slated to dump at least a foot of snow in much of the Northeast, airlines are canceling thousands of flights. Read more ›

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