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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 · 01/20/2023 02:00 EDT

Accor Challenges Rival Hotel Groups in Branded Residential

Hotel groups have been eager to introduce branded residential offerings. Plus, Marriott tests "magic" beds, Macau may cap room occupancy, and other recent hotel news. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/20/2023 01:00 EDT

HotelRunner Raises $6.5 Million for Low-Cost Hospitality Software Offerings

Funding announced this week went to a wide variety of travel tech startups, with involvement in hotels, cruises, messaging, and sustainability. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/19/2023 15:00 EDT

HomeToGo and Other Newly Public Companies on Track in 2023 to Reverse Losses

A bunch of companies that pledge to break even or better on an adjusted EBITDA basis this year will actually be in the red using more standard financial measures. These financial makeovers are very much in vogue. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Maha El Dahan, Reuters @ Skift · 01/19/2023 14:35 EDT

Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host Expo 2030 Starts With $800 Billion Investment in Riyadh

The Saudi government's enormous investment in Riyadh is just another sign it's sparing no expense in attempts to boost its tourism infrastructure and wean its economy away from oil. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/19/2023 11:30 EDT

The Death of Twitter in Destination Marketing

Though useless for driving visitation, Twitter still serves a purpose as a tool to help tourism agencies support conference and community engagement. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift Research @ Skift · 01/19/2023 10:00 EDT

2022 Fizzles Out, Optimism for 2023: New Skift Travel Health Index

Skift Research is cautiously optimistic about travel's continued recovery in 2023, despite a growing likelihood of a recession in many countries. Travel is still under-indexed compared to the broader economy, and the reopening of Chinese borders provides a strong boost. -Wouter Geerts Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/19/2023 08:30 EDT

Canada’s Crowded Banff Confronts Its Overtourism Problem

Banff is cracking down on its "too-many-cars" problem. A 10-year plan identified core community values and strategies to inform a future vision for better stewardship. Another national park listens to its community. See where these new trails will lead. -Sherry Sun Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/19/2023 07:30 EDT

How to Grow Tourism in a Polarized World

The travel industry still has critical issues to tackle on its quest to boost tourism numbers coming outside out of the pandemic. Watch global tourism reporter Dawit Habtemariam explain in this Skift Megatrends video what those challenges are. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/19/2023 05:58 EDT

United CEO: Things Have Changed

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at what United’s CEO thinks about the state of the industry, car rental companies’ very good year, and a new booking site for cruisers. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/19/2023 02:30 EDT

Marriott and Other Hotel Brands Start 2023 With New Tech Partnerships

You can't even stream Netflix in most hotel rooms. That's changing at some IHG Hotel and Resorts hotels, one of several industry upgrades announced in the last few weeks. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/19/2023 01:00 EDT

Accor Redefines Soft Brand Potential With New Handwritten Collection

Accor isn't the first large hotel company to let members of its loyalty program book independently designed lifestyle hotels. But it is the first to move the concept downscale in rate and amenities. Can it democratize access to quirky hotels worldwide? -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 15:20 EDT

United CEO Says U.S. Airline Industry Unprepared for Post-Pandemic Realities

United CEO Scott Kirby says woe to the airline that thinks it can operate like it did before the pandemic. -Edward Russell Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 14:30 EDT

5 Key Moments for Ace Hotels in Its Journey From Boutique Pioneer to Takeover Target

Ace Hotels has had a significant impact on the hotel industry, helping change the way brands look to attract younger travelers. Here are five important moments in its evolution that we've covered as it prepares now to be acquired by Sortis Holdings. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 13:00 EDT

Booking.com Alums and Other Online Travel Vets Team Up to Disrupt Cruise Bookings

Turning a large proportion of cruise bookings from offline travel agents into online instant bookings would be a big ask. Many of Cruisebound's backers don't need the money, but they will have to prove themselves again nonetheless. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Joanna Plucinska and Tim Hepher, Reuters @ Skift · 01/18/2023 11:00 EDT

European Airlines Push Back Against Environmental Short-Haul Bans

The airlines argue for freedom of movement and a liberalized market, and the fact bans aren't significantly curbing emissions. However, this may just be Brussels warming up ahead of further restrictions that promote rail travel over longer distances. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 09:00 EDT

Marriott and Curator Execs Speak on Hotel Agility as Travelers Evolve

Big brands and independent hoteliers face common challenges despite being differentiated by their value offerings. Travellers are beginning to weigh in more emotion and wellness as part of their stays, and hotels think they can keep up through design. -Sherry Sun Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 07:30 EDT

Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment

A new report shows that as responsible travel becomes the preferred default, tour operators must carefully consider the power they wield in the experiences economy. After all, travelers are becoming much more discerning about the companies they book with. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 07:00 EDT

Trip.com Group CEO Tells Davos Leaders Global Travel for China Will Be Back by Third Quarter

China is seeing record surge in searches, but for those searches to convert to bookings, it needs airlines, airports and hotels to quickly ramp up capacity. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 05:23 EDT

Ace Boutique Hotels Have a New Owner

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Ace Group’s sale, a new kind of Olympics tourism, and New Mexico’s decade-long tourism campaign. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Samantha Shankman, Skift @ Skift · 01/18/2023 02:30 EDT

New Mexico’s Decade-Long Branding Campaign Has Its Magic and Mistakes

Despite the criticism, New Mexico True has become a trusted brand that captures the destination’s nuanced, complicated history and gives the campaign space to grow and evolve with new stories year after year. -Samantha Shankman Read more ›

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