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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 03/28/2025 13:22 EDT

Alaska Airlines Eyes First European Flights in 2026, CEO Says

Alaska will be competing toe-to-toe with Delta as it looks to expand internationally with routes to Europe and Asia. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 2 place · 03/21/2025 15:14 EDT

OpenAI Engineer Talks Travel and Working with Booking.com

Users are becoming more likely to use AI during the trip planning process, but it'll take more time before they're comfortable with AI taking control from start to finish. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Jade Wilson @ Skift 3 place · 03/21/2025 13:21 EDT

U.S. National Parks Can Bring Back 1,000 Fired Employees

It’s the latest update to an ongoing saga of staffing and other issues faced by Parks since President Trump’s inauguration. -Jade Wilson Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 03/21/2025 12:32 EDT

Carnival Raises Outlook Despite Uncertainty: Onboard Spending 'Hasn't Slowed Down'

While airlines are nervously watching their bookings, cruise giant Carnival is upgrading its forecasts thanks to strong reservations and increases in on-board spending by guests. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 2 place · 03/21/2025 10:39 EDT

Recession Watch for Travel? These Hotel Insiders Don’t See it (Yet)

U.S. hotel executives say they're maintaining cautious optimism while vigilantly monitoring shifts in consumer confidence, government spending, and regional demand patterns. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 03/21/2025 03:33 EDT

London Heathrow Airport Closed: What We Know So Far

As one of the world's busiest international airports, the full-day closure of Heathrow will have a global impact. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 03/21/2025 02:37 EDT

London Heathrow's Closure, Accor's Loyalty Milestone and Airbnb's Chinese Travelers

Today's podcast looks at London's airport mess, Accor's loyalty expansion, and Airbnb's Chinese strategy. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Jade Wilson @ Skift 2 place · 03/20/2025 14:56 EDT

It's unclear at this point whether recent incidents will impact on the number of Germans visiting the U.S. this year, but Germany is updating its travel advice for citizens going to the U.S. -Jade Wilson Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift 2 place · 03/20/2025 13:22 EDT

Accor’s Loyalty Program Hits 100 Million Members: See Where it Ranks vs. Marriott and Hilton

Accor's ALL loyalty program has achieved a notable milestone, but faces challenges in competing with industry giants due to its smaller hotel footprint and a differing focus on experiences. -Luke Martin Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 03/20/2025 12:23 EDT

European Commission Finds Google Favors Its Own Travel Listings, Violates Competition Rules

Skift has been arguing for more than a decade that Google creates an anti-competitive playing field by self-preferencing its own travel businesses over those of competitors. The European Commission's wheels are turning very slowly. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 03/20/2025 11:02 EDT

Unlocking the Secrets of Travel Rewards and Loyalty – Skift Travel Podcast

Travel loyalty programs have evolved significantly since their launch several decades ago, and this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast takes a look at how travel brands are using them to boost revenue. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Christine Mao @ Skift 2 place · 03/20/2025 10:47 EDT

Airbnb Stopped Listing in China - But it Still Wants Chinese Travelers

Airbnb may have exited China’s domestic market, but it hasn’t walked away from Chinese travelers. -Christine Mao Read more ›

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Varsha Arora @ Skift · 03/20/2025 09:01 EDT

What’s Holding Back Tourism to India – and How to Fix It

India has the potential to be a global tourism powerhouse, but overcoming perception gaps, infrastructure challenges, and visa barriers is key to unlocking long-term growth. -Varsha Arora Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 03/20/2025 04:26 EDT

Airbnb’s Annoyance, Sonesta's Strength and IHG's Net Zero Hotel

On today’s briefing we discuss Vrbo needling Airbnb with new billboards, Sonesta’s upbeat take on its opportunities, and IHG’s new net-zero hotel in the UK. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 03/20/2025 02:16 EDT

Air India-Air New Zealand Ink Codeshare Deal, Eye Direct Flights by 2028

Cricket and Edmund Hillary may no longer be the only forces uniting India and New Zealand. A direct flight could significantly boost tourism between the two countries, with New Zealand smartly promoting off-season travel in India. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/19/2025 23:00 EDT

India to Develop Over 100 New Tourist Destinations for $474 Million

As India's inbound tourism struggles, the government is working to develop global tourist-ready destinations. But nobody seems to be focusing on marketing these locations. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 03/19/2025 17:53 EDT

Airbnb Calls Vrbo Billboards 'Confused' and 'Desperate'

Airbnb isn't happy with Vrbo's more aggressive advertising strategy. But as a challenger brand, Vrbo feels the need to score some points. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 03/19/2025 15:40 EDT

Sandals Resorts Explores Sale for Over $6 Billion, WSJ Reports

Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean luxury all-inclusive operator, is said to be restarting sale efforts a few years after its founder's death. The potential move comes as the brand makes a multi-million dollar marketing push. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 03/19/2025 15:10 EDT

Boeing Says It Doesn’t Expect Major Impact From Tariffs

Boeing’s chief financial officer said tariffs most likely won’t have a short-term impact on the supply chain or plane orders. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 03/19/2025 14:43 EDT

SCOOP: Former CNBC Host Acquires Reservations.com

This is the next chapter for Reservations.com after a cancelled SPAC deal in 2022. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 03/19/2025 12:52 EDT

The White Lotus has proven a catalyst for Thailand's luxury hotel industry, triggering booking surges and a broader wave of interest across the sector. We look at the early data and talk to hoteliers on the ground. -Luke Martin Read more ›

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