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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 03/20/2025 02:16 EDT

Air India-Air New Zealand Ink Codeshare Deal, Eye Direct Flights by 2028

Cricket and Edmund Hillary may no longer be the only forces uniting India and New Zealand. A direct flight could significantly boost tourism between the two countries, with New Zealand smartly promoting off-season travel in India. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/19/2025 23:00 EDT

India to Develop Over 100 New Tourist Destinations for $474 Million

As India's inbound tourism struggles, the government is working to develop global tourist-ready destinations. But nobody seems to be focusing on marketing these locations. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 03/19/2025 17:53 EDT

Airbnb Calls Vrbo Billboards 'Confused' and 'Desperate'

Airbnb isn't happy with Vrbo's more aggressive advertising strategy. But as a challenger brand, Vrbo feels the need to score some points. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 03/19/2025 15:40 EDT

Sandals Resorts Explores Sale for Over $6 Billion, WSJ Reports

Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean luxury all-inclusive operator, is said to be restarting sale efforts a few years after its founder's death. The potential move comes as the brand makes a multi-million dollar marketing push. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 03/19/2025 15:10 EDT

Boeing Says It Doesn’t Expect Major Impact From Tariffs

Boeing’s chief financial officer said tariffs most likely won’t have a short-term impact on the supply chain or plane orders. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 03/19/2025 14:43 EDT

SCOOP: Former CNBC Host Acquires Reservations.com

This is the next chapter for Reservations.com after a cancelled SPAC deal in 2022. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 03/19/2025 12:52 EDT

The White Lotus has proven a catalyst for Thailand's luxury hotel industry, triggering booking surges and a broader wave of interest across the sector. We look at the early data and talk to hoteliers on the ground. -Luke Martin Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 03/19/2025 11:37 EDT

Sonesta CEO: Bookings Are 'Still Strong' as it Aims to Sell 114 Hotels

Sonesta wants to be in the business of licensing hotel brands rather than owning hotel buildings, just like its larger, asset-light competitors. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 03/19/2025 09:50 EDT

Inside IHG's New 'Net Zero' Hotel

IHG’s net zero hotel is a step forward, but the reality is that not every region or hotel owner can follow suit just yet. Access to renewable energy, sustainable materials, and even willing investors varies wildly, meaning true industry-wide change depends as much on local infrastructure as it does on big-brand ambition. -Darin Graham Read more ›

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Saniya Zanpure @ Skift · 03/19/2025 09:26 EDT

Asia's Travel Surge Drives Moderate Global Growth

The Asia-Pacific region will likely continue its dominance in 2025, and with other markets showing slight year-on-year growth -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/18/2025 23:00 EDT

Skift India Forum Highlights: Where CEOs See Growth – and the Biggest Challenges

While India's share in domestic and global tourism is rising, it continues to face challenges in inbound tourism, sustainability, and geopolitics. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 03/18/2025 17:37 EDT

What Happened to Google's AI Trip Planner? 

Google said that the tech is advancing quickly, and priorities change along with it. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/18/2025 16:55 EDT

IndiGo CEO: Tapping India's Budget Flyers, Shaking Off Airbus Delays, and Long-Haul Potential

Balancing business class and long-haul travel with cost-competitiveness is essential to IndiGo's survival in the Indian market. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 03/18/2025 12:08 EDT

Hyatt Accelerates UK Mid-Market Push

Hyatt is breaking out of its luxury mold in Europe, betting big on the UK's mid-market sector in a move that signals a broader transformation across the continent. -Luke Martin Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 1 place · 03/18/2025 11:33 EDT

Oyo's CEO Talks Going Premium in India, Motel 6 M&A, and Shark Tank

Oyo Hotels founder and Group CEO Ritesh Agarwal is pursuing "relative premiumization" by expanding its upmarket offerings like Townhouse Hotels in India and bringing brands like Sunday to the U.S. market. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 03/18/2025 10:18 EDT

Lufthansa's Sharkskin Coating on Planes Reduces Tons of Emissions – Here's How it Works

Aeroshark is a small but promising step toward greener aviation, and its adoption by multiple airlines highlights a crucial reality - climate solutions gain traction when they also make financial sense for businesses. -Darin Graham Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 03/18/2025 09:17 EDT

'Divorce Your Old Airline': Frontier Comes for Southwest With Free Bags Promo

It's not just Frontier that's going after Southwest. Several airlines are eyeing passengers who feel burned by the end of the 'bags fly free' policy. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 2 place · 03/18/2025 04:46 EDT

Air India's Ambitions, Marriott's Confidence and Trump's Ban by the Numbers

On today's podcast we explain why Marriott and Air India see India as a key growth market, even amid potential U.S. travel restrictions that could have long-term global implications. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift 2 place · 03/18/2025 04:25 EDT

Marriott CEO on U.S. Recession Fears and India's Untapped Potential

Despite global economic uncertainties, Marriott is betting big on India, emphasizing local empowerment and streamlined growth. -Luke Martin Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 03/18/2025 01:54 EDT

Air India CEO: 'The Power is in Our Hands' to Capture Outbound Travel Demand

Will Air India be able to seize the opportunity? While the airline industry is being hampered by a myriad of supply constraints, the airline has a lot of cards it can play. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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