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Darin Graham @ Skift 1 place · 07/25/2025 10:21 EDT

The Grand Canyon Fires Are Still Burning, Adventure Companies Shift Trips

The Grand Canyon fires are some the worst to hit the region. A sobering reminder that extreme weather can affect iconic natural landmarks. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 07/25/2025 09:27 EDT

Every One of Radisson’s Hotel Brands, Explained

Radisson is quietly reinventing itself through regional focus and flexible branding, trading name recognition for market adaptability. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 07/25/2025 04:19 EDT

Airfare AI Debates, Hotel EV Demand and Southwest’s Baggage Bonanzas

In the headphones today: American Air makes an AI pricing promise, Hilton says EV charging is an edge, and Southwest’s billion dollar bonus. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/24/2025 15:08 EDT

Southwest CEO Says Baggage Fees Are Pacing Toward $1 Billion in Annual Profit

Despite early concerns, Southwest is learning what other airlines had already figured out: Baggage fees are big business. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/24/2025 12:58 EDT

American Airlines CEO on AI Pricing After Delta Backlash: ‘I Don’t Think It’s Appropriate’

Ever since Delta mentioned it is using AI to set prices on domestic flights, the backlash against the carrier has grown. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 07/24/2025 12:17 EDT

Hilton Says EV Chargers Are Top Booking Driver, Beating Pools and Free Breakfast

EV chargers at hotels may also be attracting more eco-conscious travelers - a sign that what’s inside the accommodation, and its climate impact, could increasingly influence booking decisions too. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/24/2025 10:02 EDT

Wyndham Expects Pressures Hitting Budget Travelers to Lift

Price-conscious travelers made fewer trips this spring in the U.S., but hotel developers have shown confidence by signing up for franchise contracts in record numbers. Read more ›

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Wunderkind + Skift @ Skift · 07/24/2025 10:00 EDT

Industry Insights: 4 Questions With Wunderkind 

With digital privacy tightening, identity resolution is becoming essential for travel marketers. Wunderkind’s Ronen Kadosh explains how smarter data strategies can help brands drive direct bookings and build lasting loyalty. Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 07/24/2025 09:28 EDT

Qatar Launches 2036 Olympics Bid

Qatar became the first Middle East nation to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, now it wants to be the first to host the Olympics as well.  Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/24/2025 08:17 EDT

American Airlines Lowers 2025 Outlook

American, like many other U.S. airlines, is lowering its profit forecast for the year. However, the carrier noted that domestic demand was starting to strengthen. Read more ›

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Jason Clampet @ Skift · 07/24/2025 05:17 EDT

Airbnb’s Expansion Strategy: How Services and Experiences Are Changing the Trip

Airbnb is evolving into a full-trip platform, expanding globally with curated in-stay services like private chefs and local-led activities—available to both travelers and locals—all seamlessly integrated into its app. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 07/24/2025 05:06 EDT

Wizz Air to Slash A321XLR Order and Focus on ‘Benign Markets’

Wizz Air’s turnaround strategy is still evolving; but recent moves suggest a return to core markets and cost discipline as it tries to regain altitude in Europe’s competitive low-cost sector. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 07/24/2025 03:35 EDT

MakeMyTrip Moves Closer to ‘Travel Superapp’ Vision with Experiences Launch

While MakeMyTrip’s success hinges on how well it stitches together a seamless travel journey, one thing's clear: India’s biggest online travel agency wants to own the full journey. And it's betting that travelers are ready for that. Read more ›

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

Radisson Hotels Now Launches Flight Booking Portal in India

Radisson is the latest to offer integrated trip booking services in India, indicating a larger trend - everyone wants to cut the middleman by becoming the middleman. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/23/2025 19:26 EDT

Alaska Airlines Gets Boost From Premium, Expects Hit From IT Outage

Alaska’s second quarter turned out better than previously expected as revenue from premium seats and loyalty continued to grow. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/23/2025 17:47 EDT

Southwest Says Profit Fell, But New Baggage Fees Are Paying Off

While Southwest’s profit and revenue fell during the second quarter, the airline noted that domestic leisure demand was starting to stabilize. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/23/2025 15:23 EDT

Accor’s First Las Vegas Property Will Be Its Largest

Accor gets just 5% of its revenue from the U.S. and it wants more. We may see more European and Asian hospitality brands doing deals to gain a presence in Vegas. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/23/2025 13:18 EDT

Hilton CEO: Flat Quarter, ‘Green Shoots,’ More Brands to Come

Hilton generated higher profit and revenue year-over-year. But executives cautioned that softer spending and broader uncertainty have left hotel demand underperforming expectations. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 07/23/2025 12:31 EDT

Sunway Hospitality CEO: ‘Miss Climate Targets, Lose Bonus’

For a business, an internal carbon price is a bold and interesting move. Whether it actually cuts emissions remains to be seen. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 07/23/2025 04:18 EDT

Inside Asia Pacific’s Lifestyle Hotel Surge, And Who’s Leading It

Lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific are no longer a niche. They’re now part of the mainstream. It would be interesting to see how traditional hotel brands adapt to this. Read more ›

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