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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 08/01/2025 04:52 EDT

Booking Trends, AI Tools, and the New Rules of Travel Planning

For this Friday episode, we look at Google's new partnership with Amadeus and its resilience in the face of AI (so far). We also preview new Skift Research about AI and changing traveler habits. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/31/2025 17:48 EDT

Southwest Airlines Appoints New Independent Chairman in Latest Board Shakeup

Southwest had already appointed five new directors as part of its settlement with Elliott last year. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 07/31/2025 16:27 EDT

Don’t Count Out Google Travel Search – Booking.com Still Sees Gains

The long-term attractiveness of Google Search is still an open question. That's why Booking and others are looking to diversify. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 07/31/2025 13:05 EDT

Amadeus and Google Join Forces — Again — To Bolster Flights Business

The interests of Amadeus and Google/ITA Software by Google seem to be more aligned today than they were 25 years ago. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 07/31/2025 11:00 EDT

Accor Plans U.S. Expansion,  Currency Moves Hit Profits

Investors hated Accor's results - the stock got crushed. But the U.S. expansion plan is starting to pick up. Read more ›

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Onyx CenterSource + Skift @ Skift · 07/31/2025 10:00 EDT

Unlocking Hotel Profits: How a Property’s DNA Impacts GDS Bookings

Billions of dollars in hotel bookings flow through the global distribution systems (GDS) every year. Numerous hotel attributes affect how a property is best positioned to win reservations and how agencies can maximize their commissions through these channels. Here’s an inside look at what both these parties on either side of the hotel transaction should consider. Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 07/31/2025 09:55 EDT

Abu Dhabi Gets 10-Year License for Sphere Venues in MENA Region

Sphere Entertainment is handing over building and operating rights to the Abu Dhabi government for the whole of the Middle East and North Africa, effectively making them Sphere’s only international development team. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 07/31/2025 09:24 EDT

Wyndham Misses Climate Targets, Rethinks Emissions Target

Wyndham’s decision to reassess its climate targets after rising emissions shows how challenging follow-through can be. Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney @ Skift · 07/31/2025 08:21 EDT

Pieter Elbers’ Playbook for Turning IndiGo Into a Global Carrier

IndiGo dominates India’s skies. The harder part is breaking out of the regional market to compete with the giants of Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Read more ›

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Varsha Arora @ Skift · 07/31/2025 07:47 EDT

U.S. Traveler Trends 2025: More Social Media and AI, a Rebound for Online Travel Agencies

In 2025, U.S. travelers are more confident, digitally empowered, and experience-driven — redefining how, why, and where they travel. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 07/31/2025 05:54 EDT

Is Riyadh Air Heading for Heathrow on October 26? What We Know So Far

Securing rights to one of the world’s busiest international airports isn’t easy, but Riyadh Air seems to have found a low-cost workaround. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 07/30/2025 23:00 EDT

Andhra Pradesh Taps Justa Hotels to Develop Boutique Hospitality Projects

Justa’s entry into Andhra Pradesh marks a strategic step as the state ramps up boutique and sustainable tourism. With new partnerships and infrastructure pushes, Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as more than just a pilgrimage stop. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/30/2025 18:35 EDT

Las Vegas Sees Midmarket Tourism Soften, Weighing on MGM Resorts

Las Vegas tourism is experiencing measurable softness in 2024, and it's affecting MGM. Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift 3 place · 07/30/2025 16:17 EDT

Luxury’s Ugly Truth – and the Brands Doing it Right

We are living through the slow unraveling of luxury's illusion. As demand has soared and price points have ballooned, too many brands have chosen to hollow out their offerings rather than elevate them. There has to be a better way. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 07/30/2025 13:20 EDT

LVMH Has Option for Full Control of Orient Express After Buying 50% Stake: Exclusive

It's far from a done deal, but a sale could make sense. Accor could potentially retain some of the benefits of Orient-Express without having to manage an ultra-luxury brand. LVMH would reduce brand confusion. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 07/30/2025 12:44 EDT

Dusit Makes Bigger Play for Europe With New Joint Venture in France

France may be a saturated market, but for Dusit, it’s a strategic starting point: high visibility, high risk, and just enough white space for a small player with a clear point of view. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 07/30/2025 11:35 EDT

Norway Fjord Cruise Operator Says Delay to Emission Rules Is a ‘Scandal’

Norway’s new fjord rules show how tourism and regulation can collide, and maybe even collaborate, to drive environmental change. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 07/30/2025 10:51 EDT

Amex GBT-CWT Merger Cleared, Will Create Business Travel Giant Twice the Size of Nearest Rival

Soon it will be Amex GBT-CWT — and then everyone else. But tech-advanced companies can potentially make inroads as the merger partners get distracted with managing a huge integration. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 07/30/2025 09:11 EDT

IndiGo Adds More Flights to Amsterdam, Manchester. Coming Soon: London and Copenhagen

While it may be a bit early to call IndiGo a global player, it's no longer just India’s largest domestic airline. It’s steadily working to be something more. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 07/30/2025 03:40 EDT

Flights Canceled as Hawaii and Asia Brace for Tsunami: What Travelers Should Know

Anyone traveling in or near the Pacific and parts of Asia should stay alert, stay flexible, and above all, stay safe. Read more ›

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