Two of the biggest online travel agencies in Asia have decided that sharing inventory is a faster route to scale than going it alone. That is the key takeaway. Read more ›
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Travel brands like Ixigo know that they have maximized the reach within their own audience. Partnerships are now the fastest way to plug into new customers. Read more ›
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Spirit CEO Dave Davis told staff the company could cut more jobs as a result of its plans to significantly reduce capacity this year. Read more ›
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While the U.S. saw gains from some of its top markets, they weren't enough to offset some steep drops — especially from India. Read more ›
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Adding vacation rentals to Expedia Group's B2B partner network is progress, but it's amazing that it took so long when you consider how mainstream these properties have become. Read more ›
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An Oyo IPO has been rumored for years, but CEO Ritesh Agarwal's shifting tone signals momentum. A listing in India would spotlight how the world’s fastest-growing travel market is also producing global hospitality players with scale and ambition to match. Read more ›
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Airbnb is no longer dabbling in hotels. It’s betting big on independents as a growth engine. Read more ›
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For now, Kayak’s challenge is less about technology than traveler behavior: convincing consumers to trust a conversational AI to handle bookings, and not just fall back on the familiar search box. Read more ›
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IHG is steering its next phase toward Asia and the Middle East, says CEO Elie Maalouf. Younger populations, faster GDP growth, and infrastructure investment create a promising growth story. Read more ›
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Frontier CEO Barry Biffle was critical of recent remarks United’s CEO made on ultra-low-cost carriers surviving in the U.S. Read more ›
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As Oyo eyes an IPO, its pivot to premium and self-serviced hotels shows where the money is, with higher occupancies, better ratings, and a clearer path to investor confidence. Read more ›
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Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel sees the generative AI era as travel’s next major disruption – and he's been through this kind of upheaval before. Read more ›
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the company needs to expand more into experiences, hotels, and the international market if it’s going to get the growth rate back up. Read more ›
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The same travelers who visit Tuscany five times and Tokyo three times treat Africa as a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list item. That's a marketing failure, not a market reality. Read more ›
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Japan's SPW gets Atelier Ace's design DNA and operational polish in the lifestyle segment. Ace gets deep pockets to support development and 2.5 million loyalty members to help with distribution. Read more ›
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Eric Resnick, CEO and co-founder of KSL Capital Partners, brings three decades of travel investment expertise to Skift Global Forum. With $25 billion dedicated to experiences, his insights on growth, resilience, and traveler identity will spotlight the industry’s future. Read more ›
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Hotels face AI upheaval on both sides of the reservation desk. New studies show they can save money on paid search by switching to AI tools, but they also face a threat as AI booking agents ignore traditional brand ads. Read more ›
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Treebo’s decision to spin off Hotel Superhero signals a bolder tech bet as it aims for a standalone revenue stream and broader customer base beyond its own hotels. Read more ›
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IndiGo’s Athens launch is less about Greece and more about signaling ambition. It seems like the carrier is steadily building the muscle of a long-haul heavyweight. Read more ›
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In addition to launching a new Airbnb Services business, the company's new strategy is to lean heavily into social media advertising. Read more ›
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