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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 02/26/2026 05:11 EDT

Loyalty, Latin America, and Premium Leisure: What to Watch in IAG’s Annual Results

Airline earnings season often reveals more through comparison than individual results. On Friday, IAG will be the second of Europe’s big three to report, offering valuable insight into the health of the industry. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 02/26/2026 01:23 EDT

Prism Acquires 10 Sonder Properties to Bring Belvilla Brand to U.S.: Exclusive

Prism may list in India, but it is evolving into an India-U.S. hospitality platform, using the extended-stay demand to support its next phase of international expansion. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 02/26/2026 01:23 EDT

Prism Acquires 10 Sonder Properties to Bring Belvilla Brand to U.S.

Prism may list in India, but it is evolving into an India-U.S. hospitality platform, using the extended-stay demand to support its next phase of international expansion. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/25/2026 23:00 EDT

India’s Next Aviation Boom Will Be Handled by New Airports, Not Bigger Ones

India is getting multiple airports in key hubs in response to traffic growth, but any major demand disruption in a newly growing India market could lead to this model falling apart. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 02/25/2026 17:52 EDT

Vrbo Guests Can Pay Fees to Get Refunds When Rain Ruins a Stay

Vrbo is testing a new way to give travelers peace of mind with a weather-guarantee option powered by WeatherPromise.  Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 02/25/2026 14:33 EDT

Barcelona to Double Hotel Tax

The revenue from Barcelona's big hotel tax increase could go a long way in helpling the city confront its housing crisis — assuming travelers aren't put off by more expensive stays. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 02/25/2026 13:41 EDT

Hotel Execs Reveal New Revenue Priority: Making More from Loyalty

Loyalty is no longer just about repeat stays. Hotel execs are increasingly pitching it as a revenue engine that can keep growing even when room pricing slows. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 02/25/2026 10:40 EDT

Accor and Air France-KLM Face Higher Debt Costs After Missing Climate Targets

The financial hit isn't big, but the disclosures reveal the reasons companies may miss climate targets. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 02/25/2026 10:15 EDT

Why Travel Can’t Hide From Activist Investors Anymore

The post-Covid boom hid deep performance gaps across travel. Now it's fading, and those gaps are exactly what activist hedge funds exploit best. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/25/2026 09:32 EDT

Amadeus Acquired SkyLink to Infuse Its Products With Conversational AI

Amadeus has always been out-front about the adoption of new technologies, and this acquisition will strengthen its position in conversational AI. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 02/25/2026 05:13 EDT

Motel 6 Owner Pulls Back From Hotel Owners Group

New ownership appears to be nudging Motel 6 toward a different playbook, dialing back traditional industry ties and emphasizing targeted advocacy. This may leave some franchise owners to wonder whether the pace of change feels too fast. Read more ›

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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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