Skift hasn't published any news in the last 24 hours.
Skift

News from Skift


Week's most reacted
27.04.2026 − 03.05.2026
Skift
Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 05/02/2026 11:24 EDT

Budget Airlines Are in Trouble. What’s the Outlook for a $2.5 Billion Bailout?

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared to dismiss the idea that other budget carriers might need a bailout from the government, hours after Spirit said it would start winding down operations. Read more

0

Fresh news
Other news
older that 24 hours
Skift
Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 3 place · 02/03/2026 12:45 EDT

Disney’s Pick for New CEO Shows Rising Power of Parks and Experiences

Disney is increasingly a travel company, with parks and experiences accounting for the majority of profits. Read more

20

Skift
Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/03/2026 09:02 EDT

Kayak CEO Steve Hafner Exits Post After 22 Years

Don't expect Hafner to stick around for an extended period in the new executive chair role. Read more

0

Skift
Ibis Hotels + Skift @ Skift · 02/03/2026 09:00 EDT

How Ibis Is Betting on Social-First Storytelling With a Creator-Led Miniseries

Rather than chasing attention with traditional ads, Ibis is doubling down on entertainment. “The Go Getters” shows how social-first, episodic storytelling can help hospitality brands build relevance and brand affinity with younger travelers. Read more

0

Skift
Clara Awuse @ Skift 3 place · 02/03/2026 08:01 EDT

For Corporate Travel, the 2026 World Cup Is Becoming a Multi-City Business Platform

For a tournament billed as a once-in-a-lifetime business travel moment, friction over U.S. border rules poses a real threat to revenue and the experience. Read more

27

Skift
Gordon Smith @ Skift · 02/03/2026 06:26 EDT

Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan as Airline Shifts to Full Japanese Control

This is the latest example of Qantas pulling back from its overseas minority investments to focus on its core Australian brands.  Read more

0

Skift
Luke Martin @ Skift · 02/03/2026 04:00 EDT

Investment Firm L+R Targets Hotels as Institutional Funds Retreat

L+R’s reorganization underscores a broader trend in how specialist investors aim to get an edge over generalist real estate funds in hotel investing. Its plan to spend over $250 million on properties in its new Iconic hotel collection is one example. Read more

0

Skift
Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 3 place · 02/03/2026 01:55 EDT

Uber Rebuilds Asia Presence Starting Small in Macau

With the Macau entry, Uber is making its way back into Asia. But it is moving slowly. And this time, it is sticking to the rules. Read more

9

Skift
Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 3 place · 02/02/2026 23:41 EDT

JTB CEO Says Japan’s Tourism Problem Is Distribution, Not Overtourism

Japan doesn’t have too many tourists. It has too many tourists being sent to the same places. Until that changes, talks on solving overtourism will just remain recycled rhetoric. Read more

18

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

India Moves to Cut Aircraft Parts Duties as It Pushes to Build Planes at Home

While aircraft manufacturing in India may still be some way off, but the government is already taking steps to make domestic production commercially viable. Read more

0

Skift
Adriana Lee @ Skift · 02/02/2026 15:44 EDT

Google’s Latest AI Search Features Look Like a Personalized Travel Concierge

Google is stitching its AI search features into a single workflow. For some users, that means a smarter, more personalized experience, with AI that shapes responses based on real travel preferences without leaving search. Read more

27

Skift
Ashab Rizvi @ Skift · 02/02/2026 12:10 EDT

America’s Low-Cost Airline Playbook Is Broken. Here’s What the Next Model Looks Like.

The U.S. has become the hardest place in the world to run a ULCC, and only highly focused models are surviving. Read more

15

Skift
Adriana Lee @ Skift · 02/02/2026 11:46 EDT

United’s Scott Kirby Warns AI ‘Tells You What You Want to Hear’

Kirby's framework — AI for optimization, humans for judgment — is more specific than what most travel executives have articulated. It's worth paying attention to. Read more

0

Skift
Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 3 place · 02/02/2026 00:54 EDT

Indian Hotels Face a New Competitor: The Food Delivery App

F&B is a major revenue driver for hotels. But it is likely that the boom from banqueting is overshadowing how room guests are no longer willing to pay through their nose when options are just a click away. Read more

3

Skift
Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 02/01/2026 09:01 EDT

India’s Travel Budget: Small Marketing Spend, a Tax Win, Infrastructure Push

The Union Budget’s impact depends largely on where you sit in the travel value chain. For inbound-focused businesses, there is little to celebrate amid muted promotion spends. For outbound players, however, tax relief offers a clear and immediate boost. Read more

14

Skift
Rafat Ali @ Skift 1 place · 01/31/2026 14:12 EDT

What a Chaotic Social Network for AI Agents Reveals About the Future of Booking

AI agents are talking to each other on the Moltbook social network — no humans required. Soon, they’ll be booking travel too. Read more

3

Skift
Darin Graham @ Skift 2 place · 01/31/2026 08:00 EDT

Warm Winters Are Breaking the Ski Industry — and Artificial Snow Isn’t Enough

The ski industry is racing to fight the impacts of climate change mainly with snowmaking. But the irony is hard to ignore: the very systems keeping many slopes open also burn energy and emit greenhouse gases. Read more

2

Skift
Colin Nagy @ Skift 3 place · 01/30/2026 21:17 EDT

I Returned to Hong Kong After 6 Years. The West Is Wrong— It Still Works

The city still offers what made it special. And it's humming with new ideas in hospitality. Read more

0

Skift
Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/30/2026 16:56 EDT

Trump’s Canada Aircraft Decertification Applies Only to New Planes

The clarification means thousands of Bombardier regional jets and Airbus A220s already in service with U.S. carriers would continue operating under their existing certifications. Read more

0

Skift
Clara Awuse @ Skift · 01/30/2026 16:32 EDT

Ugandan Startup Roamio Aims to Use AI to Connect Travelers With Local Operators

AI can dream up your adventure, but it’s connecting to the operators on the ground who actually make it real. That’s the challenge Roamio is taking on. Read more

0

Skift
Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 01/30/2026 13:28 EDT

Marriott CEO’s 8 Biggest Shifts: From Midscale Push to Fending Off ChatGPT

Approaching his fifth anniversary as CEO, Anthony Capuano has restructured the world's largest hotel company to move faster and try to put guests first. Read more

0

Most popular sources

  • You see 469 news out of 469.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
BetaKit 0%
ReadWrite 0%
StartUp Beat 0%
Droid Life 0%
The Fintech Times 0%
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

09.05.2026 13:34
Last update: 13:20 EDT.
News rating updated: 20:23.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2026