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Adriana Lee @ Skift 2 place · 04/25/2026 14:29 EDT

Google Cloud Uses Travel to Show What Agentic AI Can Actually Do

Google Cloud Next highlighted travel to show that “agentic” AI can collapse trip decisions into a single flow, using the cruise business as the top example. Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/08/2023 13:39 EDT

Data Shows Rebound in Asia Pacific as Travel Destination

Guess who's back, back again? It's "Eastward Ho!" for global travelers, as the latest Skyscanner data makes clear. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Nandita Bose and David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift · 05/08/2023 11:56 EDT

U.S. Airlines Should Pay for Delays Says Biden

There are many reasons why flights are delayed or cancelled and there should be incentives or penalties that weed out the garbage reasons. We're a long way from finding out whether the DOT's ideas will do that. -Newscred Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/08/2023 10:00 EDT

How Jumeirah Is Going Beyond Points to Elevate the Guest Experience

As guest expectations evolve with a renewed appetite for meaningful experiences, traditional loyalty programs are no longer cutting it. Jumeirah Group is rising to the occasion with Jumeirah One, its loyalty program that offers bespoke, unforgettable moments and strikes an emotional chord with members. -Jumeirah Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/08/2023 05:07 EDT

IHG CEO Keith Barr Will Depart

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at tourism influencers, IHG's departing CEO, and Hawaii's tourism frustrations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 05/07/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Cleartrip Reports 200 Percent Surge in Summer Travel Bookings

The summer travel booking data for international destinations on Cleartrip shows that Indians tend to opt for locations with hassle-free and straightforward visa regulations. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/07/2023 18:19 EDT

A Growing Influencer Class Attracts a Larger Piece of Destination Marketing

As the social media influencer industry evolves and matures, destination marketing organizations are, in turn, taking them seriously as agents in their efforts to grow visitation. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/07/2023 17:21 EDT

IHG CEO Keith Barr to Leave Legacy of Expanding Hotel Group’s Competitiveness

From adding luxury, lifestyle, and resort brands to boosting the company's ground game in China and the U.S., Keith Barr will leave a wide-ranging legacy from his half-dozen years as CEO of IHG when he departs in June. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/07/2023 08:29 EDT

Airbnb’s AI Future

In a week dominated by earnings, headlines about Airbnb's AI future and IHG's CEO succession led the discussion in the travel industry. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Brad Brooks and Joseph Ax, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 05/06/2023 03:11 EDT

Florida Governor Empowers New Board to Overturn Disney Agreements

So much for free speech! This is likely to go down in Governor DeSantis' resume, who is expected to declare his candidacy for U.S. president in coming weeks. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Sarah Young, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 05/05/2023 12:30 EDT

British Airways Owner Finds South America Business Travel Outpacing North Atlantic

Business travel in South America has more than a pulse. North America is a laggard. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/05/2023 09:16 EDT

Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa

The startups featured want to sell eco-friendly trips to Africa, e-bike rides in London, and train ticket upgrades throughout the UK. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 05/05/2023 05:53 EDT

Florida Legislature Tries Another Attack on Disney World

It's hard to see an end to this story where Florida's largest employer and biggest tourist attraction comes out the loser, but this is about politics and Florida so who knows. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2023 04:06 EDT

Tripadvisor’s Plans for the Future

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at Sabre’s cuts, Tripadvisor’s shifts, and Navan’s advances. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/05/2023 03:21 EDT

IHG CEO Keith Barr Steps Down

Under Barr, IHG shook off years of brand cobwebs and expanded its portfolio. Like Barr, Maalouf comes into the CEO role with years of brand experience that can serve him well. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/05/2023 02:00 EDT

Melia Hotels and UAE Investor May Sign $1 Billion Joint Venture

Spain-based hotel group Melia has been looking for partners to grow, and it may have found one in the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/04/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: EaseMyTrip Opens Retail Store in Patna

India must increase investment and leverage public-private partnership models to build on its niche tourism offerings — such as medical, wellness and spiritual tourism — to attract more international tourists. -Amrita Ghosh Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/04/2023 19:02 EDT

Google Partners with eDreams Odigeo on Generative AI in Travel

We've heard from travel companies partnering with OpenAI to implement generative AI. Now here's one partnering with Google. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/04/2023 18:45 EDT

Expedia Looks to Loyalty Rollout and Vrbo Tech Migration as Next Hills to Climb

Vrbo is one of Expedia Group's core three brands, but the jury is out on whether the vacation rental unit will now recede more into the background as cities recover. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/04/2023 18:22 EDT

Booking Holdings Sees Next-Gen AI as Advancing the Connected Trip

Any changes the next wave of artificial intelligence might bring will not be instantaneous. Booking Holdings has time to act to sustain its current position in online travel. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/04/2023 15:50 EDT

Royal Caribbean Passenger On-Board Spending Splurge Helps Lower Losses

Royal Caribbean is sailing along on several trends —strong economic conditions, travel interest in experiences and pent-up demand— to get out of the red. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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