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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 · 03/24/2023 05:08 EDT

Amsterdam Tells Partying Tourists to Stay Away

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Amsterdam’s latest tourism initiative, empty offices for digital nomads, and Dubai’s alcohol tax reprieve. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/24/2023 02:30 EDT

Offices Find New Ways to Compete With Hotels For Remote Workers

Companies that went hybrid are now being urged to "reuse" their office spaces by renting them out to other remote workers. Here we go again. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/24/2023 01:30 EDT

Placemakr Raises $65 Million for Apartment-Hotel Rental Platform

Startups this week cover renting apartments as hotels, hotel tech, airline retail, fintech for travelers, and an aircraft that flies only over water. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/24/2023 00:30 EDT

Marriott Pushes M Clubs and Courtyard Resorts as New Offerings

Marriott is bringing to Miami its M Club, a lounge mainly for members in the elite tiers of its loyalty program. It's also rolling out full-service resorts under its Courtyard brand. Plus, other highlights from hotel news this week. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Daily: A Billion Air Travelers Expected by 2040 — How Adani Airports Is Preparing

As Adani Airports’ ambitious airport growth plan takes flight, what remains to be seen is if the Indian ports-to-power conglomerate can establish itself as a dominant player in aviation. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 18:35 EDT

Expedia and Kayak Add ChatGPT Plugins to Enhance Travel Planning

The connection between ChatGPT and the data from Expedia and Kayak paves the way to access the real power of generative AI. So far, it's just been a gimmick. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 03/23/2023 18:35 EDT

Expedia and Kayak Offer Early Convergence of ChatGPT and Travel Booking

This is one of the earliest examples of the coming convergence of conversational AI and travel booking, even if it is crude in this new launch from ChatGPT. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 17:50 EDT

U.S. Visitor Visa Wait Times Remain Stuck at Over 400 Days on Average

We're four months into 2023 and first-time visitors from the U.S.'s top inbound countries still have to wait nearly a year for just an interview. This is slowing down the U.S.'s recovery to its pre-pandemic level. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Shariq Khan, Reuters @ Skift · 03/23/2023 16:30 EDT

U.S. Road Trips This Summer Could Be Just as Pricey as Last Year

U.S. road trippers can't catch a break. Fuel stockpiles are dwindling but travel demand is expected to remain high. Result: More sticker shock ahead at the pump. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 03/23/2023 16:00 EDT

Travelzoo to Launch Its Travel Metaverse Within Weeks

One can make the argument that Travelzoo is embarked on a foolhardy mission to create a metaverse. On the other hand, gamers and Gen Z may have something to the contrary to say about that. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 14:56 EDT

Deciding Which Travel Industry Award to Apply For

Not sure which IDEA Award categories to apply for? We can guide you in the right direction based on your industry. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Harriet Akinyi, Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 14:00 EDT

The Impact of Dubai Loosening Up on Alcohol to Boost Tourism May Have Its Limits

Although other destinations in the Middle East and North Africa may not consider making more alcohol accessible as a key part of their tourism strategies, they'll surely notice if it helps Dubai boosts visitor numbers. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 13:30 EDT

Litigation against timeshare resorts isn't uncommon. But, even if the lawsuits get class action status, the damages for publicly traded companies including Hilton, Marriott and Travel + Leisure Co. are unlikely to be significant as it is part of "normal course of business." -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 10:00 EDT

Amsterdam Looks to Dim Red Light District Tourism

Amsterdam is trying to find a balance between its international reputation as an open and free city and resident quality of life. As it pursues its objective, it will have take on some restrictive measures in the Red Light District that run the risk of challenging its reputation. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 04:17 EDT

Hilton Links Brand Success to Workforce Happiness

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hilton’s happiness equation, Delta’s South American boast, and Bhutan’s gold bounty. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/23/2023 02:30 EDT

Google Bard’s Travel Planning Capability Is Same as ChatGPT’s — Unimpressive

Google released Bard this week but has yet to integrate generative AI into its search engine as Microsoft has done with Bing and ChatGPT. But the workings of Bing’s travel itinerary suggestions are less than ideal, so Google has time to catch up. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/22/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Daily: Air India’s Latest Flex Will Make It Harder for Foreign Airlines to Gain Access

As India grows its aviation market, the government is making sure that its homegrown airlines have an advantage over foreign carriers. However, will Indian carriers rise to the occasion? -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/22/2023 15:50 EDT

5 Big Questions Facing Hospitality at Our Future of Lodging Forum

There’s a lot on tap for the hospitality industry in 2023, and at our Future of Lodging Forum we’re going to check in on how some of the industry’s brightest minds are tackling both the opportunities and challenges head-on. -Brian Quinn Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 03/22/2023 14:45 EDT

Hostelworld Breaks Records in Central America, Helped by a New Social Network

Places like Costa Rica and Panama have long welcomed backpackers, but they now seem to be rushing back to the region after travel restrictions were lifted in 2022. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift · 03/22/2023 14:00 EDT

FAA Issues Safety Warnings to Airlines Following Spate of Near Collisions

The FAA's safety alert is a loud message to the aviation industry that it needs to act quickly — and enact recommended safety measures — to prevent a catastrophe in the skies. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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