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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 02/13/2026 22:58 EDT

Ixigo Makes Its First Major International Acquisition: What This Means

Most Indian online travel companies grew around flights. Ixigo grew around trains and buses, segments with thinner margins but massive volume. Europe, unlike many regions, still has a strong rail ecosystem. That makes it one of the few international markets where Ixigo’s core skills are directly relevant. Read more

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Wil Slickers @ Skift 1 place · 02/13/2026 17:49 EDT

Casago Power Shift Sparks Franchisee Exit Talk 

The Vacasa acquisition may be executing on paper, but governance shifts at the top are creating unease among franchisees. In a franchise model, perception and confidence can matter as much as financial restructuring. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 02/13/2026 15:44 EDT

Largest U.S. Hotel Union Says Trump Actions Are Costing Jobs

When a U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration rattles both workers and travelers, hotels feel it twice. Read more

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 02/13/2026 14:51 EDT

How São Paulo’s Terminal BTG Pactual Is Rewriting the LatAm Airport Playbook

Terminal BTG Pactual signals a structural power shift in premium travel, as control moves from airlines to independent operators that own the airport experience before passengers ever board. Read more

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Saniya Zanpure @ Skift 1 place · 02/13/2026 12:04 EDT

Growth Moves East, Live Tourism, Luxury: What Drove the Skift Travel Health Index

After years of rapid expansion, the travel industry is beginning to stabilize. While the world faces a period of uncertainty, the global appetite for meaningful experiences and the drive to explore ensures that travel remains a priority heading into 2026. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 02/13/2026 10:26 EDT

States Push New Laws Targeting AI ‘Surveillance Pricing’

Around a dozen states have introduced legislation that would upend the way hotels, airlines, and OTAs set prices. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift 2 place · 02/13/2026 09:54 EDT

Saudi Arabia Replaces Investment Minister in Broad Reshuffle

The changes come as Saudi has scaled back some Vision 2030 projects and is accelerating efforts to attract foreign direct investment. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/13/2026 02:21 EDT

Prism Pushes Into Europe With Hotels as IPO Nears

Prism has Belvilla's presence and the brandscape. Now, all it needs to do is replicate the UK's success in Germany and it's got a scalable international model, too. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift 2 place · 02/12/2026 19:46 EDT

Expedia’s B2B Surge Buys Time for Vrbo and Hotels.com

Expedia's B2B division is growing nearly five times faster than its consumer brands. That gap buys time for the Vrbo and Hotels.com turnaround — but 2026 will test whether efficiency gains can translate into sustained momentum. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 02/12/2026 19:14 EDT

Chesky Disses Rivals’ Chatbots — Calls Airbnb’s AI ‘Impossible to Replicate’

In an era when speed to market is a given, Chesky is arguing that nice and easy does it will win the day. It would be better to say, "We are behind in our AI development, but we are confident that we will get to where we need to be." Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 02/12/2026 15:30 EDT

Hyatt CEO Sees Lift From AI Search; Reveals ChatGPT App

Hotel groups are increasingly sharing AI risks openly. But Hyatt and others have no choice but to keep experimenting. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 02/12/2026 14:17 EDT

Spirit Airlines Brings Back 500 Furloughed Flight Attendants, Will Sell Off Aircraft

Right before spring break, Spirit is bringing back some flight attendants to work after furloughing around 1,800 flight attendants last year. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 02/12/2026 13:35 EDT

Hyatt Targets 90% Asset-Light Business, Plans More Hotel Sales

Hyatt’s real estate sell-off is largely complete. The focus now shifts from asset sales to sustaining fee growth. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 02/12/2026 12:27 EDT

Sabre, PayPal, and Mindtrip Partner on Agentic AI Travel Booking

Google just got a run for its money: Sabre, PayPal, and Mindtrip join forces to let travelers plan and book trips inside AI chats. If it works, it’s another sign the next distribution shift may come from travel’s own stack, not just Big Tech. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/12/2026 11:18 EDT

Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers ‘Strategic Alternatives’ (Again)

Tripadvisor has borne the brunt of declining SEO traffic from Google for many years. Now AI Overviews are pinching Tripadvisor even harder. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 02/12/2026 10:49 EDT

The Taj Built Indian Hotels Company. Ginger Is the Growth Engine

While Taj still defines Indian Hotels Company's identity, the future growth of the hotel company may depend less on palaces and more on platforms. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 02/12/2026 10:09 EDT

Etihad Rail Would Cut Abu Dhabi–Dubai Trips to One Hour and Connect 11 Cities

The project’s adoption will depend on whether the ticket price is affordable to the daily commuter. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 02/12/2026 10:07 EDT

Does Lufthansa Group Still Have a Lufthansa Problem?

The Lufthansa Group has plenty of bright spots. Sadly, the airline bearing its name isn’t always one of them. Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 02/12/2026 09:31 EDT

Marriott Adds New Warning: Climate Change and Extreme Weather Are Raising Costs

Marriott’s shift from “could” to “have” underscores that climate risk is no longer abstract. It is now showing up in insurance bills and operating expenses. Read more

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