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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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Matteo Allievi, Reuters @ Skift · 04/13/2023 13:05 EDT

Spanish Airports Outperformed European Peers and Pandemic Levels

Spanish airports have something that some of their European counterparts don't — a heavy tilt toward leisure travel, which is advantageous under the current circumstances. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/13/2023 10:00 EDT

Q&A: How a Focus on Customer Experience Is Pushing the Timeshare Industry Forward

After years of uncertainty and disruption, travelers are craving peace of mind, flexibility, and exclusive perks. By addressing these customer experience needs, the shared vacation ownership sector is building brand credibility, driving loyalty, and setting the stage for a new era of growth. -ARDA Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/13/2023 08:00 EDT

The Funding Grind for Black Travel Startup Founders in Africa

Black founders appear to be raising more money with each round, but it’s not nearly enough when it comes to travel tech startups looking to diversify the tourism offering across the African continent. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Devjyot Ghoshal, Reuters @ Skift · 04/13/2023 07:03 EDT

Thai Tourism Is Beating Targets as Traditional New Year’s Celebrations Attract Throngs

Thailand tourism is driving the fastest growth in the country's economy in five years, highlighting how dependent the nation is on tourism. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/13/2023 04:35 EDT

American Airlines Will Have a Good First Quarter, but Cautious About the Next

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Waldorf Astoria’s India expansion, American Airlines’ forecasts, and Japan’s tourism shortfalls. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/13/2023 02:30 EDT

Why Travel Tech Startup Heygo Closed a Year After Raising $20 Million

A consumer platform for virtual travel was probably doomed no matter what. But its founder tried, grieved the loss, and is now moving on with a pocketful of lessons and his head held high. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Daily: Minor Hotels To Debut Anantara Brand in Jaipur

Setting sights on global growth, Minor Hotels appears poised to make even bigger expansion moves. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 16:21 EDT

Japan Has the Tourists for Cherry Blossom Season But There’s a Service Gap

Japan is still shaking off the lingering effects of its long and strict lockdowns. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Seth Borko, Skift Research @ Skift · 04/12/2023 11:00 EDT

Generative AI’s Impact on Travel: New Skift Research

Generative AI is poised to transform the travel industry. True, there’s plenty of hype out there. But even after Skift Research separates the chaff from the wheat, we find that a multi-billion dollar opportunity still remains. -Seth Borko Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 09:58 EDT

Online Travel Agency Musafir Hires Advisors to Raise $50 Million for Acquisitions

The Sharjah-headquartered online travel agency has big ambitions in the corporate travel space, but so too do other players in these regions. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 09:00 EDT

Hilton Picks Jaipur to Debut Waldorf Astoria in India

Hilton plans to make the most of the luxury boom in the India market even as it is cautious about being not too far ahead of the curve. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 08:30 EDT

Radisson to Debut Its Luxury Brand In India

Mixing brands has served Radisson well. Now, with the launch of its luxury brand in India, the hotel group is making sure that it provides a compelling set of choices for travelers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters @ Skift · 04/12/2023 07:52 EDT

Delta’s Summer Plan Is 15,000 More Premium Seats Than Pre-Covid

Major U.S. airlines, including Delta, are betting that demand for premium seats will continue despite inflationary pressures. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 05:46 EDT

JetBlue Claims It’s Disrupting the Transatlantic Market

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at JetBlue’s transatlantic boasts, Airbnb’s non-acquisition, and a creative shaping hotel guest experience. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 02:30 EDT

Bulgari Hotels Sees Unhurried Growth as a Way to Retain Its Cachet

Having a hotel in every gateway city and resort destination may look rich. But Bulgari's best bet is to preserve its rarity and keep its joint venture with Marriott small. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 02:00 EDT

Saudi Arabia Taps Trip.com Group for Campaigns to Promote Tourism

A partnership with Trip.com could help Saudi Arabia make inroads into the China market. Saudi hopes to draw 3.9 million Chinese visitors per year by 2030. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/12/2023 01:30 EDT

Former Orbitz CEO Pushes a Connected Journey Through Data Partnerships

Based on the company's claims, Journera's product could answer travel company prayers for better connectivity — but as with any startup, the trick is getting potential clients to agree. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/11/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Daily: EbixCash Gets Regulatory Nod for Long-Anticipated $732 Million IPO 

Despite being embroiled in legal tussles related to acquisitions, EbixCash made its way to the market by generating relatively stable revenues and profits within the high-growth Indian economy. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/11/2023 14:26 EDT

InteleTravel Eyes Blended Travel Sales With Hickory Acquisition

Blended travel has caught the eye of these two established companies. The resulting formation could well serve this new market. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 04/11/2023 14:13 EDT

Airbnb Denies Buying Scottish Firm Letting Cloud

Several news outlets reported erroneously that Airbnb acquired Scottish property portal Letting Cloud. But Airbnb has denied all reports, stating it has not and does not intend to acquire this company. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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