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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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Ted Reed, Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 16:43 EDT

American Airlines Pilots Move Ahead With Potential Air Line Pilots Association Merger

The comparison between the two unions seems in many ways to be the typical one between a large institutional organization and a smaller one that is more agile but has fewer resources. -Ted Reed Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 15:15 EDT

Brazil’s RetaliatoryVisa Rules Would Hurt Its International Tourism Recovery

Brazil understandably want equal treatment for its citizens when it comes to visa policies, but right now doesn't seem like the best time. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 11:19 EDT

Announcing Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta as SGF 2023 Opening Night Speaker

We are honored to have Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta join us for a fireside chat on opening night of Skift Global Forum 2023, helping to kick off our 10th annual Global Forum. Never one to hold back, this will be a conversation you won’t want to miss. -Nicole Meyer Read more

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Stella Qiu and Byron Kaye, Reuters @ Skift · 04/17/2023 06:57 EDT

Australia Welcomes Far Fewer Chinese Tourists Than Expected

Numbers are at just a fifth compared to before the pandemic, with geopolitical and educational tourism issues at play here. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 04:28 EDT

Airbnb’s Uncertain Experiences Strategy

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb’s Experiences pullback, the impact of the silent traveler, and the glamour and practicality of European night trains. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Selene Brophy, Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 02:30 EDT

Airbnb’s Rethink On Experiences Again: A Strategic Decision or a Step Back?

Connecting people with host experiences unique to the destinations they visit fits snugly into the Airbnb brand. But the scalability of these experiences is in doubt and the strategy for moving ahead has not been publicly communicated. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 02:00 EDT

A Look Back at How the ‘Silent Travelers’ of 2014 Influenced the Entire Travel Industry

Mobile-first consumers have played an enormous role in the travel industry and their influence is showing no signs of slowing down. Here's a look at how Skift has covered their impact on the travel industry. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 01:30 EDT

Soul Community Planet Hotels Seeks Profit in Holistic Hospitality

We like how this new hotel brand is testing rare concepts. It suggests a rate but lets guests haggle if they feel underwhelmed. It ties guest stays to specific, if minor, environmental and community fixes. And it opposes the trendy asset-light model. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/17/2023 01:00 EDT

Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe

Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2023 23:00 EDT

India Daily: Marriott Aims for 250 Properties Across India by 2025

The Indian hospitality segment is highly undersupplied, especially in terms of quality accommodation. International hotel chains are well-positioned to cater to this demand. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/16/2023 17:42 EDT

Skift Podcast: Surviving as a Travel Startup in an Age of AI

Is ChatGPT a gift or a threat to travel startups? Two travel insiders sit down to talk listeners through the possibilities. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Casey Hall, Reuters @ Skift · 04/16/2023 09:19 EDT

China’s Hainan Island Aims to Be a Duty-Free Paradise for Tourists

The "Hawaii of China" drew 26.8 million visitors in the first three months of the year partly thanks to its duty-free shopping and its strategic courting of foreign brands to its stores. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/15/2023 11:05 EDT

Expedia Group’s New Loyalty Program Will Have Fans and Critics

In an era of blended travel, meaning tacking on a weekend vacation rental to a business trip in a hotel, Expedia's new loyalty program would be flexible enough to accommodate this sort of trip mashup. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 04/14/2023 15:57 EDT

Boeing Halts Delivery of Some 737 Max Aircraft As Southwest Will Be Impacted

Nice and easy does it, Boeing. The FAA hopefully will place keen attention on the fixes given this aircraft's safety track record. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 04/14/2023 10:55 EDT

Constellation Software Buys Distribution System Developer Peakwork

Constellation Software is clearly on an acquisition mission. Peakwork was the latest in its goal to claim a bigger hold on the travel industry. -Justin Dawes Read more

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 04/14/2023 10:44 EDT

U.S. Might Delay Some Space Launches to Unsnarl Airline Traffic

Is the lobbying group for any part of the travel industry as effective as Airlines for America? The group expects 145 space launches this year, and it has the ear of U.S. authorities to try to throttle that launch schedule back. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 04/14/2023 09:09 EDT

Mews Triples North America Hotel Tech Business With 6th Acquisition 

The founder of Mews said late last year that there were more acquisitions in the pipeline. Here's the first since then, with no signs that it will be the last. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 04/14/2023 03:00 EDT

Airbnb Experiences Hit a Speed Bump

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Airbnb’s Experiences pause, Delta Air Lines’ optimism, and funding roadblocks for African travel entrepreneurs. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 04/14/2023 02:30 EDT

The Future of Work Isn’t As Remote as You Might Think

Hotels probably shouldn’t give up on targeting city centers, or focus too much on adding co-working spaces. And airlines maybe shouldn't rule out negotiating corporate contracts. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 04/14/2023 02:00 EDT

Whimstay Raises $10 Million for Last-Minute Vacation Rental Bookings

Short-term rentals are continuing to gain ground everywhere, as can be seen with raises this week for platforms in three different parts of the world. -Justin Dawes Read more

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