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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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Dennis Schaal and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift @ Skift · 01/04/2023 14:00 EDT

Booking Holdings Set to Ride Upsides of Europe and China Trends in 2023

Booking Holdings shed its entire stake in China's Trip.com Group at a loss of $130 million in 2020. But Booking retains a substantial foothold in China outbound travel that it can ride to advantage in 2023. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Samantha Shankman, Skift @ Skift · 01/04/2023 13:00 EDT

Hyatt House Rebrands to Compete Against Short-Term Rental Platforms

Hyatt is wise to rebrand its Hyatt House brand, with travel trends reflecting a growing demand for extended stay properties that feel like a house with the amenities of a hotel. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/04/2023 12:15 EDT

New Covid Restrictions on Chinese Travelers Will Hurt Corporate Travel Recovery

An ever-growing roster of countries placing new testing requirements on Chinese travelers is sparking an outcry, particularly across Europe, but any calls to scale back pre-departure requirements will likely fall on deaf ears. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 01/04/2023 06:17 EDT

Doing the Math on Southwest’s Holiday Meltdown

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Southwest’s holiday fiasco financial hit, Airbnb and Google competing in Europe, and Sonesta’s brand additions. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Lucy Craymer, Reuters @ Skift · 01/04/2023 03:49 EDT

New Zealand Keeps Doors Open for Chinese Tourists

Closed for so long, New Zealand isn't quite ready to risk losing the China market, which pre-pandemic had been its second biggest tourism market after Australia. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/04/2023 02:00 EDT

Israel Looks to Boost Tourism Investment for West Bank

As countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar turn towards tourism to diversify the economy, Dubai wants to make sure that its position as the top tourism destination in the region is maintained. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/03/2023 09:00 EDT

Sonesta Hotel Brand Expansion Will Focus on Larger Name Recognition

Sonesta is relatively unknown, so adding more sub-brands will require more than a little marketing. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 01/03/2023 05:57 EDT

Southwest’s Holiday Lesson for Other Airlines

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Southwest's technical collapse, an outrageous fine for cruise companies in Cuba, and Dubai's alcohol tax update. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 01/03/2023 02:30 EDT

Southwest’s Meltdown Should Be a Technology Warning for Airlines

Instead of heeding employee concerns, Southwest focused primarily on tech for customers, leading to a worst-case example of what can happen when modernizing operations is not a priority. May other airlines learn from Southwest’s mistake. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 01/03/2023 01:00 EDT

Travel Resolutions for 2023: Top Picks From the Skift Staff

The Skift team last year wasted no time in making up for the pandemic pause, zig-zagging across the globe — for work and play. Can we top that? You bet. Check out our travel aspirations for the new year, and know that we never stop living the brand. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/02/2023 23:42 EDT

RateGain Acquires Adara Looking to Build the Most Comprehensive Travel-Intent Platform

With three of its four acquisitions based in the U.S., RateGain is surely looking to acquire scale and dominance in the American market. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/02/2023 23:42 EDT

RateGain Acquires Travel Martech Firm Adara For Mere $16 Million

With three of its four recent acquisitions based in the U.S., RateGain is making gains to acquire scale and dominance in that critical market. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 01/02/2023 23:42 EDT

RateGain Acquires Adara For $16 Million; Looking to Build an Artificial Intelligence-Powered Platform

With three of its four recent acquisitions based in the U.S., RateGain is making gains to acquire scale and dominance in that critical market. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 01/01/2023 15:20 EDT

Major Cruise Lines Held Liable for More Than $400 Million in Damages for Cuba Sailings

This lawsuit against major cruise lines, if upheld after inevitable appeals, could open up a floodgate of litigation against airlines and cruise lines that operated in Cuba after the Obama administration cleared the way. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Bernard Orr, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 01/01/2023 07:35 EDT

Canada, Australia, Morocco Join Places Imposing Restrictions on Chinese Travelers

Once again a lack of information from China is stoking uncertainties and fears, prompting more and more destinations to put in place testing requirements for inbound Chinese travelers. The list grows to start out 2023. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/31/2022 10:00 EDT

Biggest Travel Innovators and Other Top Stories

In Skift top stories this week, we pick what we think are the biggest innovators in hospitality in 2022, offer disability rights advocate Tanzila Khan a column to express disappointment with Air France, and to put forward our boldest predictions for travel in 2023. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Jamie Freed in Sydney and Sophie Yu, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 12/30/2022 12:00 EDT

Chinese Airlines Ready to Be Early Winners of Border Reopening

Having had widebody jets stay flying, and out of storage, will give Chinese carriers an early advantage over competitors as travelers return with a vengeance after restrictions were loosened by Beijing. -Tom Lowry Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/30/2022 11:00 EDT

Full Video: Dubai and the Future of Travel at Skift Global Forum East 2022

Dubai officials are bullish on its potential to become an even bigger tourist destination, especially since it's been successful at attracting repeat visitors. Watch this video to hear how Dubai can improve the tourist experience. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 12/30/2022 10:12 EDT

Southwest Airlines Says It Is Back to Normal After Its Terrible Week

Southwest failed in a spectacular fashion this week. The airline has always bested its rivals when it comes to customer service, so how it responds over the next few weeks will tell us event more about how deep its problems go. -Newscred Read more ›

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