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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/17/2026 15:09 EDT

Airbnb’s Hotel Strategy Is Now ‘Much Bigger’

There is absolutely no doubt that eventually Airbnb will take on Booking.com head-on in homes and hotels. But then what will set the two rivals apart? Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 2 place · 02/17/2026 14:52 EDT

Travel Leaders in the Epstein Files: What the Documents Show

The Epstein files reveal his efforts to connect with some of the travel industry’s most high-profile executives. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift 1 place · 02/17/2026 14:09 EDT

IHG Overhauls Its Hotel Data for AI Agents

IHG’s AI strategy isn’t about chatbots. It’s about making sure its hotels are structured, searchable, and integrated enough to survive the shift from links to answers. Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 02/17/2026 12:36 EDT

Activist Investor Elliott Targets Norwegian Cruise Line —  Decade of ‘Poor Execution’

Elliott has run this playbook before and isn’t wasting time calling for changes at Norwegian. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 02/17/2026 10:31 EDT

The Travel Industry’s Most Profitable Product Is Your Anxiety

The pandemic trained travelers to expect the worst, and now travel brands are capitalizing on that mindset. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 02/17/2026 09:12 EDT

IHG Launches 21st Brand: Noted Collection

IHG’s 21st brand underscores how major hotel groups are multiplying “collection” labels to capture independents, even as questions about portfolio overlap grow louder. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 02/17/2026 07:59 EDT

Tripadvisor Faces Shakeup as Activist Investor Starboard Seeks Control

Starboard Value will likely find plenty of support among Tripadvisor's long-suffering shareholders. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 02/16/2026 23:00 EDT

Indian Airport Services Operator Eyes Asia-Pacific and Middle East Expansion

Travel Food Services' strategy for international expansion shows that Asia is the growth story for aviation. And food is set to bring revenue, regardless of whether passenger traffic surges or not. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 02/16/2026 17:45 EDT

Hyatt’s Tom Pritzker Retires, Cites ‘Terrible Judgment’ in Epstein Relationship

Pritzker is among the business leaders who have faced repercussions since the release of files showing the breadth of Epstein's network. Read more

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Ajay Awtaney @ Skift 2 place · 02/16/2026 09:38 EDT

Air India Turnaround is Entering Its Final Phase, CEO Says

Air India’s long-awaited turnaround has been slowed by supply chain delays, but CEO Campbell Wilson tells Skift that the structural overhaul is largely complete. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 02/16/2026 08:58 EDT

Will AI Kill Travel Metasearch?

Agentic AI will likely access APIs to compare pricing. But those queries would have severe limitations and will ultimately require more rigorous solutions to ensure a deal is really a deal. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 3 place · 02/16/2026 04:47 EDT

Inside the Taj-Oberoi Strategy Divide in India’s Growing Hospitality Market

India’s hotel boom is real, but its two most storied hospitality brands — Taj and Oberoi — are betting on opposite futures. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 02/13/2026 22:58 EDT

Ixigo Makes Its First Major International Acquisition: What This Means

Most Indian online travel companies grew around flights. Ixigo grew around trains and buses, segments with thinner margins but massive volume. Europe, unlike many regions, still has a strong rail ecosystem. That makes it one of the few international markets where Ixigo’s core skills are directly relevant. Read more

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Wil Slickers @ Skift 1 place · 02/13/2026 17:49 EDT

Casago Power Shift Sparks Franchisee Exit Talk 

The Vacasa acquisition may be executing on paper, but governance shifts at the top are creating unease among franchisees. In a franchise model, perception and confidence can matter as much as financial restructuring. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 02/13/2026 15:44 EDT

Largest U.S. Hotel Union Says Trump Actions Are Costing Jobs

When a U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration rattles both workers and travelers, hotels feel it twice. Read more

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 02/13/2026 14:51 EDT

How São Paulo’s Terminal BTG Pactual Is Rewriting the LatAm Airport Playbook

Terminal BTG Pactual signals a structural power shift in premium travel, as control moves from airlines to independent operators that own the airport experience before passengers ever board. Read more

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Saniya Zanpure @ Skift 1 place · 02/13/2026 12:04 EDT

Growth Moves East, Live Tourism, Luxury: What Drove the Skift Travel Health Index

After years of rapid expansion, the travel industry is beginning to stabilize. While the world faces a period of uncertainty, the global appetite for meaningful experiences and the drive to explore ensures that travel remains a priority heading into 2026. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 02/13/2026 10:26 EDT

States Push New Laws Targeting AI ‘Surveillance Pricing’

Around a dozen states have introduced legislation that would upend the way hotels, airlines, and OTAs set prices. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift 2 place · 02/13/2026 09:54 EDT

Saudi Arabia Replaces Investment Minister in Broad Reshuffle

The changes come as Saudi has scaled back some Vision 2030 projects and is accelerating efforts to attract foreign direct investment. Read more

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