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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 · 02/13/2023 12:23 EDT

Did You Know? We Offer Discounts to Nonprofits, Educators, and Start-Ups for In-Person Events

Our forums are integral to the travel and tourism ecosystem, offering a fantastic opportunity for industry rookies and veterans alike to learn, meet, and network. That’s why we offer a limited number of discounted in-person tickets to educators, nonprofit and startup employees. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 02/13/2023 11:00 EDT

This New Genre of Network Hotel Overlooks Juliet’s Romantic Balcony

Balcone di Giulietta in Verona is a romantic spot for Valentine's Day. Yet it's also a high-design "network hotel" that lacks a lobby or a breakfast room but has close ties to local venues. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 02/13/2023 05:55 EDT

U.S. Visa Wait Times Are Getting Better

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the U.S.' visa wait times, Uber and Lyft's loyalty push, and JetBlue's Hawaiian carrot. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 02/13/2023 02:30 EDT

This Hotel Asset Manager Wants the Industry to Rethink How Hotels Run

Michelle Russo knows hotel operations inside and out. She has some changes she'd like the sector to make. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Samantha Shankman, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 02/12/2023 23:50 EDT

Travel’s Super Bowl Ads Forfeit Storytelling for Star Power

Given the dearth of creative firepower on Sunday during the Super Bowl, it would not have been hard for travel companies to stand out in the crowded field of all the meh 30-second spots. That unfortunately didn't happen, with travel brands opting for the same formula of celebrity status quo that did little to inspire. -Samantha Shankman Read more ›

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Tim Hepher and Aditi Shah, Reuters @ Skift · 02/12/2023 09:45 EDT

Air India Seals Record Orders for About 500 Jets: Sources

If the reports are true, Air India will massively upgrade its fleet while piling on debt. The airline's new owner, Tata, must think it can boost the carrier's market share to help escape a business tailspin. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 02/11/2023 16:38 EDT

The Era of Radical Innovation In Travel Booking Has Arrived

For years, we at Skift have talked about messaging & voice search being two potential new interfaces that help change travel booking, but not much has happened. Conversational AI is very likely going to change that. -Rafat Ali Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 02/11/2023 11:26 EDT

Dolly Parton, Visa Delays, AI for Expenses and More Travel News

For this weekend's roundup of top travel stories we look at a few Super Bowl ads, the U.S. tourist visa backlog, Hilton and Expedia's earnings, and more news from this week. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 02/11/2023 01:31 EDT

The Tours and Activities Sector Doesn’t Want Its Own Apple Plug Problem

Standardization of outdated tours and activities systems by a non-profit group called OCTO sees a teething-problem approach to modernization. It leaves little incentive for more established operators to get involved. How long will this attempt to customize the sector take to reach an innovation tipping point? -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 02/10/2023 16:52 EDT

The Two Resources Every Hospitality Professional Needs

A subscription to Daily Lodging Report and a ticket to Skift Future of Lodging Forum is all a travel industry professional needs to stay-in-the-know on all things hospitality. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters @ Skift · 02/10/2023 16:50 EDT

Florida Governor Assumes Control Over Disney Board Controlling Development

Disney has big challenges ahead so a battle of wills between Ron DeSantis and Disney World in central Florida may not seem like much, but the bill's approval Friday by state Republicans shows a level of support that may trouble some in the Mouse House that has always had plenty of clout in Florida. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 02/10/2023 12:30 EDT

Uber, Lyft Lean In More on Loyalty Subscription Programs

Both ride hailing companies are focusing on subscription products, and partners like banks to drive them, as corporate travel remains in a precarious state. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/10/2023 09:50 EDT

7 Questions for the U.S. State Department Official Out to Fix the Visa Delays Mess

Travel executives have taken the U.S. government to task for not remedying more quickly the delay in processing travel visas that they say is costing the U.S. travel industry in big ways. We went to the top government official working on this. She says efforts are now producing real results, and asks for patience. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/10/2023 06:39 EDT

Southwest Says It Screwed Up

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Southwest's screw up, Hilton's earnings, and American Express' AI tie up with Microsoft. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/10/2023 02:30 EDT

Verizon Refocuses Its Virtual Meetings Platform on In-Person Events

The telco giant's BlueJeans video platform division is banking on the continued resurgence in conferences, conventions and hybrid work, but with a wide range of hardware and software launches, it could be sending mixed signals. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 02/10/2023 02:00 EDT

Florida’s Diplomat Beach Resort Sells for $835 Million in Post-Pandemic Record

The Diplomat Beach Resort deal is the biggest hotel deal in the country since the pandemic began. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from around the world. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/10/2023 00:30 EDT

Sojo Raises $6.2 Million to Help Vacation Rentals Automate Restocking of Supplies

About as niche as it gets, Sojo wants to help vacation rental operators automate the refill of products they provide to guests. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 02/09/2023 18:50 EDT

Expedia Sees Tech Grunt Work Paying Off in 2023

Corporate turnarounds aren't pretty, and require fortitude. Expedia expects big things in 2023, but Vrbo's tech migration will be part of the ongoing challenge. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Chen Lin, Reuters @ Skift · 02/09/2023 16:10 EDT

Singapore Lifts Covid Travel and Public Mask Requirements

Singapore is moving to the next stage of reopening after maintaining a stable COVID situation over the recent months. Travelers and the public can say goodbye to mandatory masks and contact-tracing apps. -Sherry Sun Read more ›

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Samantha Shankman, Skift @ Skift · 02/09/2023 14:15 EDT

Online Travel Agency Exoticca Launches  Campaign With Movie Trailer-Like Ads

Exoticca's first-ever campaign shows how travel brands can leverage some of the most powerful art forms — in this case, film — to show how extraordinary exploring the world can be. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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