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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 · 02/03/2023 12:30 EDT

New Evo Hotel Design Pulls Utah’s Adventure Vibe Indoors

The pandemic juiced up traveler interest in the outdoors. The Evo is an adventure hotel aiming to meet that demand. Its design reflects an integration of art and community, not just gear storage boxes. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Gary Leff, View from the Wing @ Skift 2 place · 02/03/2023 11:45 EDT

President Biden’s Plan to End Nuisance Airline and Resort Fees Is Dead on Arrival

President Joe Biden won't actually do anything about hotel resort fees, but by calling them out — and by blaming Congress for any inaction — he can still win with consumers ... who vote. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/03/2023 05:54 EDT

The White House Doesn’t Like Junk Airline and Hotel Fees Either

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at fee fatigue in the White House, Cyprus' post-Russian tourism scene, and a curator with a challenging message in Ohio. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/03/2023 02:30 EDT

The Great Outdoors Retains Its Corporate Travel Momentum

Expect to spend more time bonding with Susie from accounts over a fire pit this year as corporate retreats head deeper into the woods. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 02/03/2023 01:30 EDT

RocketRez Raises $15 Million for Tours and Attractions Operator Software

Tours and attractions companies are the most behind technologically in the travel industry, and RocketRez wants to change that. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 02/03/2023 01:00 EDT

Oberoi to Build 7-Star Hotels in India

Oberoi is looking at five places in India to build "seven-star" properties. Meanwhile, China is roaring back, Dusit is expanding quickly, and other hotel development news from across the globe. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Rashaad Jorden, Skift @ Skift · 02/03/2023 00:30 EDT

Delivering Uneasy Lessons to Tourists About the Lasting Legacy of Slavery

Unlike many Americans eager to avoid any mentions of slavery, Stephanie Lampkin believes it's critical to address how its legacy is still driving the widespread inequality plaguing the U.S. — a point she strives to make to visitors to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/02/2023 18:45 EDT

Google’s Travel Business Proves Stubbornly Resilient as Other Advertisers Retreated

Google is actively taking a new look at its business priorities, propelled by companywide bets on artificial intelligence. Google Travel is clearly an important part of its advertising business, but will it be as shiny as others? -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 02/02/2023 15:15 EDT

Lufthansa Now Lets Passengers Bid for Seat Upgrades Until the Last Minute

Live auctions have been around for a while, but this is the first time a major airline is testing the waters, and leaving the chance to upgrade so late. It won't appeal to larger corporations, but the blended travel market could make a perfect fit. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/02/2023 13:00 EDT

Cyprus Moves On Without Russian Tourists

Seems like the loss of the Russian tourist segment made Cyrpus' transition to a more sustainable approach to tourism easier. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/02/2023 10:00 EDT

New Report: The Tipping Point for Travel Loyalty in 2023

In order to meet new consumer expectations, travel loyalty programs must evolve with a new value proposition built around the booking experience, sustainability, personalization, and payment technology. iSeatz’s new report explores this “Tipping Point for Travel Loyalty in 2023” to help loyalty providers uncover new revenue opportunities. -iSeatz Read more

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Belén Carreño and David Latona, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 02/02/2023 08:30 EDT

Spain Welcomed 71 Million Global Visitors Last Year Shy of 2019 Peak

Spain saw international visitors rise by 40 million last year from 31 million in 2021. The best part for tourism businesses, they spent $95 billion. That's significant for a country that relies on the sector for 12 percent of its gross domestic product. -Tom Lowry Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/02/2023 08:00 EDT

Fora Targets the Travel Agent Skills Gap

Fora touts itself as a modern travel agency giving individuals, even those with zero experience, the opportunity to become a travel advisor while keeping their day job. But the potential risk has seen it up its game from a free-to-join model to a quarterly subscription offering, with in-house tech, tools and advanced training. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Farah Master, Jessie Pang, Twinnie Siu and Donny Kwok, Reuters @ Skift · 02/02/2023 07:00 EDT

Hong Kong Giving Away 500,000 Flights to Boost Tourism

Clearly no budgetary concerns for this new six-month "Hello Hong Kong" campaign, considering the cost of flying these days. But with only Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express and Hong Kong Airlines participating, many other carriers will be feeling left out. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/02/2023 06:00 EDT

President Biden Steps Up Campaign to Abolish Airline and Hotel ‘Junk Fees’

The White House first raised concerns that airlines and hotels weren't properly disclosing all its fees upfront. Now it's going a step further with the President calling on the industries to strip those fees. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/02/2023 05:41 EDT

Hilton CEO Calls for Immediate Action on Visa Backlogs

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the U.S.’s inbound visa backlog, TripAction’s rebranding, and Hawaiian Air’s earnings. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/02/2023 02:30 EDT

A Founder Who Is Refocusing His Mapping App Toward Generative AI

Matthew Rosenberg is not waiting around for generative AI to push him out of a job. He is attempting to do what the rest of the industry should be doing as well — leveraging new tech to build something for the future. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/01/2023 18:09 EDT

Meta Reports Travel Was Fourth Quarter Bright Spot

Meta can expect travel to continue its strength considering the industry’s performance versus tech and other sectors. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 02/01/2023 16:01 EDT

Mondee Acquires Brazilian Online Travel Marketplace Orinter for $40 Million

Mondee began its journey of expanding offerings via seven acquisitions during the pandemic. Now it's starting another acquisition spree, and all signs point to that being a good move. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 02/01/2023 15:50 EDT

Online Travel Companies Make a Bundle Investing Customer Cash

The major thing new in online travel companies holding onto customer cash and investing it is that interest rates are a lot higher, and they are taking advantage. The rich get richer. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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