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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 08/07/2025 05:31 EDT

Airbnb Expands Services, Southwest Joins Priceline and Choice Looks Abroad

For today’s pod, we look at Airbnb‘s updated experiences, Southwest new deal with Priceline, and Choice Hotels’ growth options. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 08/06/2025 23:00 EDT

Micro-Holidays Drive Hotel Booking Spikes for Independence Day Long Weekend

As Indians lean into micro-travel for long weekends, they are no longer limiting themselves to staycations, but are exploring emerging trends ranging from cruise tourism to biking expeditions. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 08/06/2025 22:11 EDT

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: We’re Open to Partnering With AI Chatbots

Airbnb's Brian Chesky is close to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, but that doesn't mean that Airbnb will necessarily distribute its inventory through Altman's ChatGPT. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 08/06/2025 16:16 EDT

Airbnb Announces First Financials Since Services Launch

Airbnb's shareholder letter had limited information about its relaunched Experiences and new Services product, but the company said the early signs were promising. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 08/06/2025 15:57 EDT

Southwest Airlines Flights Are Now Available on Priceline

Priceline is the second online travel agency to partner with Southwest as the carrier looks to widen its distribution channels amid major shifts in its business model. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 08/06/2025 14:32 EDT

Trivago Completes $32 Million Holisto Acquisition — and Why That Matters

Trivago is making AI search and booking improvements that could stick — if larger factors such as the ChatGPTs and Geminis, and other Google travel products don't get in the way. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 08/06/2025 12:43 EDT

Choice Hotels Talks Up International Growth as U.S. Demand Softens

International expansion is gaining ground at Choice, with full control in Canada and rising overseas openings. But its fortunes still depend heavily on the U.S. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 08/06/2025 11:04 EDT

UK Watchdog Ends Probe Into American Airlines and IAG Transatlantic Deal

The U.K. had opened an investigation into the transatlantic deal in 2018 due to concerns that the agreement could harm competition on routes from London to several U.S. cities. Read more ›

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Nicole Meyer @ Skift · 08/06/2025 10:46 EDT

Introducing the Inaugural Skift Transatlantic Summit This October

We are excited to announce the inaugural Transatlantic Summit on October 15, 2025, in New York City—an exclusive, application-only event in partnership with the European Travel Commission and hosted by Mastercard, bringing together 100 senior travel leaders to explore the evolving dynamics of Europe-North America travel. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 08/06/2025 07:38 EDT

Delayed but Doubling Down: Cathay Pacific Orders More Boeing 777X

For Boeing, Cathay Pacific’s commitment is a badly needed vote of confidence in a program that has tested airlines’ patience to the limit. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 08/06/2025 05:36 EDT

South Korea Offers Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Group Tours from September

By lifting visa requirements for Chinese tour groups, South Korea expects to attract more visitors, boosting arrivals and spending, and potentially surpassing pre-pandemic tourism figures. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 08/06/2025 04:48 EDT

Booking’s Credit Card, Marriott’s Slower Growth and Spain’s Rental Crackdown

Your morning news podcast looks at Booking.com’s first credit card, Marriott’s slower performance, and Spain’s crackdown on outlaw short-term rentals. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 08/05/2025 23:00 EDT

IndiGo’s Next International Stop: Service to London Heathrow Has a Date

IndiGo doubles down on global ambitions with new London Heathrow flights, more Dreamliners, and a bold business-class debut. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 08/05/2025 17:08 EDT

Amex GBT Aims for $155 Million in Savings From CWT Merger

The stock market liked the optimistic story that Amex GBT was telling about the CWT acquisition and margin expansion. Read more ›

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Ian Mount @ Skift · 08/05/2025 15:44 EDT

Spain to Delist Thousands of Airbnbs and Other Vacation Rentals

Spain's approach to de-listing units is similar to the one New York City has taken in the past couple of years. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 08/05/2025 14:05 EDT

Booking.com Debuts First U.S. Credit Card With Perks for Direct Bookings

This credit card should help Booking.com build its U.S. business and attract more direct bookings, both longtime goals. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 08/05/2025 13:13 EDT

AI & Airfares, Loyalty Program Trends, Travel Demand Outlook: Ask Skift’s Top Questions

Delta says it's not using AI to set fares for individual travelers, but the criticism hasn't gone away. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 08/05/2025 11:10 EDT

Marriott’s Sluggish Q2: Flat U.S., Drop in Government Travel, Forecast Narrowed

Marriott has seen softness in revenue per available room, or RevPAR. But development pipelines and loyalty member gains could drive future growth. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 08/05/2025 09:35 EDT

Alaska Airlines to Launch Flights to London and Iceland, Unveils New Livery

Alaska Airlines is making a big bet on international and premium travel as it looks to launch more routes to Europe and introduce new business class suites. Read more ›

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