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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 07/01/2026 11:17 EDT

American Launches Flights to Tokyo From Chicago O’Hare as It Looks to Rebuild Hub

American is launching flights to Tokyo from Chicago as it seeks to regain some of its market share in the hub that it lost during the pandemic. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 07/01/2026 11:09 EDT

Barceló Has the Cash to Buy Hotels, But Says They’re Too Expensive

Record profits don’t necessarily mean it’s time to buy. Barceló has the cash to acquire hotels but says today’s prices no longer justify the returns it expects. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 07/01/2026 09:30 EDT

Should Tourism Boards Build AI for Their Stakeholders?

Three models are emerging for how tourism boards serve their operators with AI, and it is a lot more hands-on than past tech cycles. Read more

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 07/01/2026 09:16 EDT

Why Travel Industry Needs Conversations Like Skift Global Forum More Than Ever

For more than a decade, Skift Global Forum has been the room where travel's most consequential decisions take shape. The 2026 edition arrives at a moment when the industry can least afford to form those decisions anywhere else. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 07/01/2026 08:51 EDT

The Airline CEOs Who Don’t Leave 

Michael O'Leary has tied himself to Ryanair until 2032. He belongs to a shrinking class of airline chiefs who have become almost impossible to replace – which is exactly what makes their eventual departures so risky. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 06/30/2026 14:23 EDT

Not For Sale: Sandals CEO Shuts Down Deal Rumors

The all-inclusive operator's executive chairman says he isn't selling the company, despite rumors, but is instead pouring tens of millions into properties to drive rate premiums. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 06/30/2026 13:36 EDT

U.S. Paves Way for Supersonic Flight Over Land, Looks to Lift 1973 Ban

The U.S. is looking to repeal a 1973 ban on supersonic flight, which would clear the way for such technology to be operated in the U.S. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 06/30/2026 10:52 EDT

Allegiant Now Sees a Q2 Profit: Falling Fuel and Sun Country Merger Are Only Part of the Story

Allegiant’s second-quarter guidance swung from a loss to a profit on the heels of lower fuel prices and strong demand. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 06/30/2026 09:39 EDT

The World Cup Winners So Far? Kansas City and Ranch Dressing

Occupancy may have missed the mark, but hotels are benefitting from a spike in room rates — particularly in certain host markets. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/30/2026 08:26 EDT

U.S. Motel 6 Business Is Driving Prism’s Indian IPO, New Filing Shows

Prism may be listing in India, but its business is increasingly American. The Motel 6 acquisition now drives its profits and defines the purpose of its IPO. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 06/29/2026 15:59 EDT

Visa Steps Into Travel — and Into Competition With Its Own Card Issuers

Visa just officially launch a consumer travel site that competes with the banks that pay Visa to issue their cards. That's the real story here, the structural conflict of a payment network establishing direct relationships with cardholders and entering into the banks' own travel businesses. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 06/29/2026 15:23 EDT

Budget Cuts, Lagging Events: What’s Next for Destination Canada as CEO Steps Down

Walden's successor is set to take over as the destination works to overcome tensions with America and build back business events. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 06/29/2026 13:25 EDT

Accor and H World Link Loyalty Programs to Swap Chinese and European Travelers

Accor’s real prize isn’t more hotels. It’s a direct line to H World’s 310 million loyalty members. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 06/29/2026 12:19 EDT

Best Western Has Been Shrinking. BWH Hotels’ Fix Is to Shift Upscale and Overseas.

Best Western's parent group is about 10% smaller by room count than it was in 2019. CEO Larry Cuculic says he's changing that, partly by adding upmarket brands. Read more

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Wil Slickers @ Skift · 06/29/2026 11:09 EDT

Airbnb Scams Are Up 30x. Criminals Are Coming for Hosts.

On Monday's ⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠, ⁠Brandreth Canaley⁠, ⁠Michael Goldin⁠, and ⁠Jamie Lane⁠ break down who is actually winning in travel distribution and what the risks look like when platforms get exploited at scale. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/29/2026 10:27 EDT

MakeMyTrip and Cleartrip Both Just Launched Creator Programs. The Models Are Different — For Now

Two near-identical launches in five weeks prove that creator-led travel commerce is here. The hard part now is proving that a reel can turn into a booking, and deciding how much the companies are willing to spend before they have that proof. Read more

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Mindtrip + Skift @ Skift · 06/29/2026 09:00 EDT

Skift Data & AI Summit 2026 Roundtable: When AI Knows Travelers Better Than Brands Do, Who Owns the Relationship?

What happens when an AI assistant knows a traveler better than the brands competing for their business? At Skift Data + AI Summit 2026, industry leaders explored how AI is redefining personalization, trust, and the path to purchase. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/29/2026 06:23 EDT

India’s Next Hotel Boom Is Being Built by Companies That Don’t Run Hotels

As developers race to own hotel assets, hospitality brands with their 'asset-light' and 'asset-right' strategies seem content managing them. Read more

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift 2 place · 06/28/2026 08:00 EDT

Going it Alone: Why Hotel Owners Are Dropping The Big Brands

Franchise agreements, like casinos, tend to favor the house. Now, as a generation of hotel contracts begin to expire, some owners are deciding to walk away from the table. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 1 place · 06/26/2026 16:25 EDT

Visit California Taps Julie Coker, NYC Tourism Head, as New CEO

Julie Coker is leaving NYC Tourism after less than two years. She needs to turn around sluggish inbound tourism and needs to move fast: Los Angeles is hosting the 2028 Olympic Games. Read more

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