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Adriana Lee @ Skift 2 place · 04/10/2026 15:12 EDT

Travel Is Facing a New Test: AI Fragmentation

Travel companies aren’t facing a new AI gatekeeper — they’re facing several. Now the infrastructure is being built across Amazon, Meta, and Google, and each works differently.  Read more â€ș

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 04/10/2026 13:20 EDT

A $30 Trillion Tailwind Is the Travel Industry’s Shock Absorber. Is It Durable?

Travel companies betting on the premium boom may tend to view post-Covid wealth creation as an immutable fact. But a protracted economic shock would test the durability of the trend and their strategies.  Read more â€ș

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 04/10/2026 12:02 EDT

Closed Reefs Cost Money. A Colombian Coral Island May Have The Solution.

Tourism has always counted visitors. This could help tourism count the environmental cost. Read more â€ș

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 04/10/2026 11:27 EDT

Europe's hotel investment market had a strong year, with Northern Europe and upscale properties winning big. But fresh geopolitical uncertainty means the good times may already be under pressure. Read more â€ș

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 04/10/2026 10:56 EDT

When Flying Cheap Through the Middle East Comes With a Catch

Gulf carriers continue to offer some of the lowest fares between Europe and Asia, but as the Iran war drags on, the lure of a good deal has to be weighed against the risks of flying through the region. Read more â€ș

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 04/09/2026 21:04 EDT

Amit Saberwal on Growing Hotels in a Shifting Market

As travelers trade up on experience and down on accommodation spend, value has become the new battleground. RedDoorz is betting that consistency, not scale alone, builds lasting trust. Read more â€ș

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/09/2026 20:31 EDT

Hyatt Eyes an India-First Brand — Exclusive

Hyatt isn’t just aiming to grow its brand presence in India, it wants to build a brand rooted in the country’s own identity. Now, will this come from building something from scratch, or buying into something that already exists? Read more â€ș

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 04/09/2026 16:17 EDT

Turkish Airlines Brings on New Chairman and CEO in Latest Exec Shakeup

The new appointments at Turkish Airlines are the latest in a set of executive shuffles that have taken place across the airline industry. Read more â€ș

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 04/09/2026 14:55 EDT

Travel’s Tax Refund Boom Is Falling Short

Tax refunds were supposed to be a $5 billion boost to travel spend this year, but refunds so far are tracking below expectations. Read more â€ș

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 04/09/2026 14:39 EDT

Fuel Surcharges, Bag Fees: How Airlines Are Passing on Costs to Travelers

The rise in fuel prices gives every airline on this list a good excuse to raise fees. Less clear is when they'll come back down. Read more â€ș

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 04/09/2026 14:03 EDT

Delta’s 2012 Gamble on an Oil Refinery Is Paying Off — $300 Million Boost

When Delta purchased a refinery in 2012, industry experts were skeptical. But Delta is reaping the rewards from its refinery just south of Philadelphia. Read more â€ș

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 04/09/2026 12:53 EDT

Minor Hotels Builds AI Stack From Scratch To Improve Personalisation

Minor has avoided the rebuild problem that is slowing rivals. Whether clean infrastructure delivers faster results remains to be seen. Read more â€ș

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 04/09/2026 10:07 EDT

Hopper Takes Over Canadian Bank Deal From Expedia

The RBC contract is a significant B2B win for fellow Canadian company, Hopper. Exclusivity may have been a precedent that Expedia saw as too limiting. Read more â€ș

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 04/09/2026 09:30 EDT

Marriott’s Indian AI Push Is About Enhancing Staff, Not Replacing Them

Marriott is using AI to streamline its operations, but humans continue to be at the center of how it delivers value to its customers. Read more â€ș

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Athira Thoppil @ Skift · 04/09/2026 09:27 EDT

Skift Travel Health Index Flatlines

Global travel paused in February 2026, revealing how quickly momentum can unravel. As demand shifts to safer, closer destinations, the focus moves from growth to restoring trust. Read more â€ș

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 04/09/2026 08:56 EDT

UAE Hotels Watch and Wait as Ceasefire Promises — But Doesn’t Yet Deliver

After the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, UAE hoteliers and holiday home operators are cautiously optimistic about the region's recovery. Read more â€ș

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 04/08/2026 16:13 EDT

How Meta’s New AI Model Could Change Travel

Meta is building AI that knows travelers' social history and can see their surroundings in real time. Google isn't there yet. Read more â€ș

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 04/08/2026 15:44 EDT

What Countries Are Telling Travelers About Visiting the U.S. Right Now

Other countries aren't raising their U.S. travel risk ratings, but they are adding footnotes. Read more â€ș

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 04/08/2026 12:47 EDT

Radisson’s Growth Plan: Loyal Owners and Asian Ambitions

Rather than competing on sheer scale, Radisson is pitching owners on speed, flexibility, and a more focused brand lineup, with Asia central to its growth ambitions. Read more â€ș

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Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk @ Skift · 04/08/2026 10:39 EDT

GMH Hotels: Is $7 Billion in Hotel Points a Problem?

On this week’s ⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠: Hotels Edition, ⁠Sarah Dandashy⁠ and ⁠Steve Turk⁠ break down the growing loyalty balance at ⁠Marriott Hotels⁠ and ⁠Hilton⁠, and what nearly $7 billion in outstanding points really means for the industry. Is it a liability or one of the most powerful tools in hospitality? Read more â€ș

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