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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 04/18/2026 05:50 EDT

Marriott Launches Autograph Collection in India: Exclusive

Karnal city in Haryana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Marriott or the Autograph Collection. But that, it turns out, is exactly the point. Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/03/2023 14:12 EDT

Lindblad’s Digital Marketing Is Filling Its Cruise Ships

Lindblad Expeditions, which operates small ships with adventurous themes, is seeing traction with savvier digital marketing. But it's taking time for the company to get back in the black. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 05/03/2023 12:58 EDT

Trivago’s Returns Take a Hit as Company Invests in Direct Connection Tool

As online travel advances technologically, Trivago is investing so it can be competitive in the future. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Dan Williams, Reuters @ Skift · 05/03/2023 12:55 EDT

Israel Discussing Direct Flights to Saudi Arabia for Haj Pilgrimage Trips

Israel is hope to get Saudi permission for direct flights for its Muslim citizens pursuing the Haj pilgrimage, although no official progress has been announced. -Andres Buenahora Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/03/2023 10:30 EDT

The Technology Improving Hotel Distribution: New Skift Research

The abundance of hotel booking channels calls for a tech-enabled distribution strategy. Central Reservation Systems help manage rates and availability across multiple booking channels and have the potential to become a $1.3 billion tech category. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Yousef Saba, Reuters @ Skift · 05/03/2023 10:00 EDT

Etihad to Make Flight Bookings Conversational Using Artificial Intelligence

Travelers have long grumbled about clunky online interfaces for booking travel. Etihad's test of a more conversational style is welcome. It may wake WhatsApp to the possibilities. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/03/2023 08:15 EDT

Interview: Airbnb CEO On How Its Service Will Radically Change With AI, By Next Year

The AI-driven Airbnb is coming, so watch its trajectory of launches later this year and mid next year. Chesky promises it will be a whole different service by next year. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2023 08:00 EDT

Airbnb Debuts a Private Rooms Category With New Privacy Features for Shared Stays

Airbnb improves on more privacy, price transparency and host engagement as part of its annual summer release upgrades. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2023 04:28 EDT

U.S. Will Drop Vaccine Requirement for International Flyers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at U.S. vaccine rules, Qantas’ new CEO, and VisitBritain’s AI-assisted campaign. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/03/2023 02:00 EDT

Dubai’s First Quarter Inbound Arrivals Just 2 Percent Shy of 2019 Levels

The buzz around the ongoing Arabian Travel Market in Dubai offers a glimpse into the thriving tourism industry in the region. Tourism in the Middle East is set to grow in coming years. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Tour Operators Call For Tax Rollback to Revive Inbound Tourism

While tourism to India has still not recovered, losing business to global players will hurt the Indian travel industry. Will they be able to take advantage of the opportunity? -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2023 17:13 EDT

Indian Carrier GoFirst Files for Bankruptcy Blaming Engine Delivery Delays

GoFirst's bankruptcy filing is not unexpected given the airline's ongoing financial struggles. However, the real question is whether the airline can recover from this situation, especially as the country is still awaiting the resurrection of Jet Airways. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Tala Ramadan and Clauda Tanios, Reuters @ Skift · 05/02/2023 17:00 EDT

Emirates Airline Boss Dismisses Competition From Regional Rivals

Emirates Airlines is thriving, predicting continual success, resilient demand and no existing threat from newer industry players such as Riyadh Air, NEOM Airlines and Flynas. -Andres Buenahora Read more ›

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Adam Stacey, Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2023 13:03 EDT

A Look Back at Our 2022 Skift IDEA Awards Alumni: The Change Makers

With applications for the 2023 Skift IDEA Awards well underway, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the 2022 Award winners. A heads up, as well, that the regular deadline for submissions is tonight, May 2, at 11:59 p.m. ET. -Hailey Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2023 12:57 EDT

Marriott Not Too Worried About U.S. Hotel Financing Tightening

Hotels are ordinarily a leading signal for recessions, with vacancies piling up ahead of national economies sagging. But the world's largest hotel company sees no problems so far, despite signs of weakening elsewhere. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Samantha Shankman, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2023 09:00 EDT

VisitBritain Rides AI Wave in Campaign Featuring Accent Game

While this latest batch of AI-inspired campaigns is short of revolutionary, it’s encouraging to see brands moving towards what will hopefully be more thoughtful, insightful marketing in the future. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2023 08:00 EDT

Rising Prices See Travelers Changing Summer Travel Plans: Survey 

Survey data for summer travel plans and bookings suggest the so-called revenge spending from savings during the pandemic might be waning, as consumers are less keen to indulge themselves with extravagant vacations. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2023 06:24 EDT

Marriott Won’t Hide Resort Fees Anymore

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at Marriott's resort fee transparency, Guesty's acquisition, and Norwegian Cruise Line's earnings. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2023 02:30 EDT

Middle East Set to Outpace Other Regions in Growth of Travel Demand: Rategain

Three years on from the global pandemic, clearly, the travel sector in the Middle East has transformed. The region didn't let the Covid crisis go to waste. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2023 02:00 EDT

Guesty Buys Vacation Rental Tech Company StaySense

This marks Guest's seventh acquisition as it widens distribution channels for property property owners. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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