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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 07/22/2025 00:54 EDT

We Asked 5 Online Travel Agencies in India How They’re Really Using AI

AI is here to stay in the travel industry, but for now it’s as an assistant, not a replacement. Travel has too many moving parts, so when things go wrong, or a big trip is on the line, travelers still tend to trust a specialist. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 07/22/2025 00:53 EDT

Southwest’s Seating Revolution, Barcelona’s Cruise Crackdown and Biz Travel’s New High

For today’s pod we look at Southwest’s big break with the past, Barcelona’s attempts to control cruise passengers, and a business travel resurgence. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 07/21/2025 23:00 EDT

India Increases Air Seat Capacity to Kuwait for First Time Since 2006

India’s decision to grant Kuwait a 50% increase in flying rights, the first such expansion in nearly two decades, seems to signal a softening stance on its traditionally cautious bilateral air agreements. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/21/2025 17:30 EDT

Business Travel Spending Forecast to Hit Record in 2025

Zoom works fine. But it turns out there's something irreplaceable about looking someone in the eye while discussing revenue projections in a beige conference room in Dallas, Sao Paulo, or Mumbai. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 07/21/2025 13:30 EDT

BizTrip.AI Launches With Bold Goal: Corporate Travel Without the Search Bar

Startup BizTrip.AI is betting that agentic AI will do for corporate travel what search once did for the internet: turn complexity into simplicity.  Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 07/21/2025 12:11 EDT

Barcelona to Close 2 Cruise Terminals to Tackle Overtourism

Barcelona's ongoing battle against mass tourism isn't slowing down. The city is emphasizing quality instead of quantity. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/21/2025 11:44 EDT

Southwest Sets Date for Assigned Seating, Launches New Boarding Process

The moves come as Southwest has been making massive changes to its business model that include baggage fees and premium seats. Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 07/21/2025 10:58 EDT

Wizz Air CEO Accuses Abu Dhabi of Favoritism Towards Etihad

Wizz Air boss Jozsef Varadi claims Abu Dhabi backpedaled on promises, handing over key routes to Etihad instead. Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 07/21/2025 05:46 EDT

Saudi Arabia Approves Major New Airline Based in Dammam

Another new airline is coming to Saudi, but this time it's a low-cost option. Based out of the eastern city of Dammam and led by Air Arabia, it will enter an increasingly crowded market. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 3 place · 07/21/2025 04:21 EDT

Uber’s New Way to Reach Chinese Travelers Runs Through WeChat

Uber has found its way back to users in China, just not on Chinese roads. It's targeting Chinese outbound travelers by partnering with the app nearly everyone in China uses: WeChat. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 1 place · 07/19/2025 08:00 EDT

Luxury, Credit Cards, Deals: What We’re Watching in Hotel Earnings

Government travel headwinds and tariff uncertainties may be temporary. Luxury resilience and growing credit card fees may be enduring. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 1 place · 07/18/2025 15:00 EDT

U.S. Visa Sticker Shock: New $250 ‘Integrity Fee’

At a time when international arrivals to the U.S. are already slumping, these hefty additional fees will be one more reason not to visit. There are cheaper places to travel to with less hassle. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 07/18/2025 13:58 EDT

Grand Canyon Covered in Smoke, Wildfire Destroys Historic Lodge

The fire's disruption is another reminder of how extreme weather events can impact national parks, peak-season tourism, and travel plans across. Read more ›

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Adam Stacey @ Skift 2 place · 07/18/2025 12:40 EDT

Skift IDEA Awards: Meet the 2025 Finalists

Now in its seventh year, Skift IDEA Awards will once again recognize the individuals, teams and businesses that are driving the travel industry forward. See the 2025 finalists below. Read more ›

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Dave Levinthal @ Skift 3 place · 07/18/2025 10:40 EDT

What if Trump Fires the Federal Reserve Chair? Impact on Travel

Every president wants lower interest rates – they keep voters happy. It’s the Fed’s job to ignore that. But financial markets may have already accepted where this is heading. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 2 place · 07/18/2025 05:39 EDT

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Agent Mode: What It Could Mean for the Travel Industry

ChatGPT Agent could be a game changer for travel. It can make real bookings. But will people trust AI with their money, logins and bank details? Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 07/17/2025 19:10 EDT

Former Heads of Google Travel and Tripadvisor Form AI Startup to Head Off Online Travel Agencies

The idea of hotels partnering with ex-Googlers and DirectBooking trying to undercut OTA-like Tripadvisor's relationships with LLMs is not without its ironies. Still, the concept of hotels working more closely with LLMs and bypassing OTAs is one that could gain traction. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 07/17/2025 15:37 EDT

Taj-Parent IHCL to Hit 400 Hotels Soon as Sports, Religious Travel Drive Demand

IHCL’s earnings were solid, but the real story is its aggressive expansion — from spiritual hubs to airports to international cities like Frankfurt. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 07/17/2025 13:46 EDT

Why This Summer Is Breaking Flight Crews and the System

The summer's busiest-ever travel season is posing enormous challenges for flight attendants, but union leader Sara Nelson is optimistic about rallying support for flight crews. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/17/2025 13:36 EDT

‘Uncertainty Has Declined’: United Sees Demand Rebound

After seeing softening demand for the first half of the year, United executives now believe that the economy is stabilizing, leading to higher demand. Read more ›

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