Airbnb's bid to vastly expand its hotel business will be labor intensive and a years-long effort. The job openings it is advertising are just the start. Read more ›
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Airports across the country started reporting delays as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there had been a “slight tick up” in sick calls among air traffic controllers. Read more ›
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Is Apple’s AirPods-enabled Live Translation a helpful digital interpreter for travelers, or a recipe for frustration? Skift puts it to the test. Read more ›
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For OpenAI, the move is the culmination of a broader attempt to appeal to developers. For travel companies, it means no extra download necessary. Read more ›
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he is concerned that absenteeism among air traffic controllers could increase if they miss their paycheck next week. Read more ›
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Numa specializes in a stripped-down model of apartment-style hotels. That may work in the mid-market. But as it moves upscale with its new brand, Native by Numa, can it appeal to premium guests who may expect more? Read more ›
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Kyoto's new hotel tax may not do much, if anything, to slow down the city's tourism boom. But the additional revenue generated — especially from luxury travelers — could go a long way in improving its infrastructure. Read more ›
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Sonesta's getting cozy with long-term guests by launching Americas Best Value Studios, an extended-stay concept. It's the latest hotel group to discover that guests who stay weeks rather than nights deliver steadier occupancy and lower operating costs. Read more ›
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Amex GBT and SAP Concur are finally doing what challengers have long promised: one system for everything. The real test is whether two corporate heavyweights can deliver speed and simplicity without the baggage of enterprise software. Read more ›
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It’s getting more costly to visit the U.S. after three new fees on international travelers went into effect, with another significant fee hike in the pipeline. Some worry the new fees could curb visitation rates for 2026 events like the FIFA World Cup. Read more ›
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Hilton has debuted Outset Collection as a "soft brand" for independent hotel owners. "Soft brand" is hotel industry speak for "we'll let you keep your vibe." Read more ›
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Wyndham is wooing indie hotel owners who take extra pride in creating memorable stays within budget constraints. The franchisor will let them join its system by paying only a flat fee instead of the customary percentage of revenue. Read more ›
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The creation of business profiles for property managers on Airbnb would be a step forward in the name of transparency. Guests would be better served if they have a preference for individual versus professional hosts. Read more ›
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Corporate travel buyers are demanding greener choices, more content, and tighter cost controls. TMCs are responding but will they be considered essential partners or a disposable middle layer? Read more ›
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Wyndham's got a side hustle in what you might call frontier markets. While rivals crowd familiar ground, it's planting flags in the Caucasus and Central Asia, and chasing gaps in branded residential. Read more ›
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2025 was supposed to be another year of post-pandemic travel recovery. Instead, inbound travel to the U.S. is sliding. Will major events planned for 2026 be enough to reverse the trend? Read more ›
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In this video from Skift Global Forum, McKinsey, Marriott, and Kayak discuss how understanding and acting on agentic AI’s potential could mark the winners and losers in the coming decade of travel innovation. Read more ›
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Sandals Resorts International is doubling down on its Caribbean identity, expanding its Beaches brand, and leveraging its regional workforce and suppliers to power both hospitality excellence and economic growth. In this talk, Executive Chairman Adam Stewart elaborates on the brand’s bold new chapter. Read more ›
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Evermore shifts Orlando beyond theme parks, positioning itself as a destination in its own right. In this talk, Chris Kelsey, president of Dart Interests, highlights group-focused residences, a Conrad hotel, and a focus on “relational wellness” as the next wave of travel demand. Read more ›
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Today’s travelers expect fast, responsive support when disruptions arise. In this talk, Anna Kofoed, chief officer for travel at Allianz Partners, explained why proactive, seamless travel protection is central to loyalty in today’s industry. Read more ›
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