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Rafat Ali, with AI analysis @ Skift · 04/06/2026 17:42 EDT

What 170 AI Job Listings Reveal About Who Is Actually Building in Travel

When Marriott’s job listings are more technically specific than some OTAs, the old assumptions about who leads in travel tech are up for grabs in an AI-flattened landscape. Read more â€ș

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 04/06/2026 16:16 EDT

Why Booking Has More at Risk From the Iran War Than Expedia

Booking's larger exposure to the impact from the Iran war than Expedia's comes from a position of strength. Booking has a much larger presence than Expedia in Asia and the Middle East, and inflation will smack Booking's European base much harder. Read more â€ș

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Wil Slickers @ Skift · 04/06/2026 10:39 EDT

Airbnb Eyes Flights as Alexa and Policy Reshape Travel

On Monday’s ⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠, ⁠Wil Slickers⁠, ⁠Michael Goldin⁠, ⁠Brandreth Canaley⁠, and ⁠Jamie Lane⁠ break down ⁠Airbnb⁠’s next big move and what it means for control of the traveler journey. Read more â€ș

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Stripe + Skift @ Skift · 04/06/2026 09:00 EDT

Why Payments Matter in Every Aspect of Travel 

Payments and financial infrastructure may seem “behind the scenes,” but pretty much everyone can think of a time when a blocked transaction or confusing checkout stood in the way of a great travel experience. Elevating payments strategically at an organizational level can lead to better customer experiences, more efficient and cost-effective operations, and increased profitability. Read more â€ș

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 04/06/2026 08:16 EDT

UAE Preparing Tourism Sector Support Package

The UAE's rapid policy response — fee deferrals, a ministerial operations room, a broader support package in the works — signals that it is good at crisis management. But the real test is whether the tourism sector can hold on long enough for international confidence to return. Read more â€ș

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 04/06/2026 08:00 EDT

Hyatt Ties C-Suite Pay to Direct Bookings and Lifestyle Hotels Goals

A Hyatt financial filing reveals how it's linking executive pay directly to its biggest open questions, such as direct channel share and whether lifestyle hotels deliver on the premium they promise. Read more â€ș

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 04/06/2026 06:58 EDT

India Puts on Hold New Policy Making Flight Seat Selection Free

The move to make seat selection free of charge was meant to make travel more convenient for passengers. But the government's decision to put it on hold has once again pitted flight economics against traveler satisfaction. Read more â€ș

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/06/2026 06:00 EDT

AirAsia X Raises Fares Up to 40% Amid Iran War, Keeps Jobs, Bahrain Plans Intact

AirAsia X is raising fares to absorb soaring fuel costs while keeping capacity largely intact. The airline is betting the crisis will pass before its low-cost model is tested too hard. Read more â€ș

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/06/2026 00:51 EDT

Miiro Hotels Is Taking an 18-Month Break From Openings After 6 Hotels in 18 Months

After its 18-month fast forward, InterGlobe-owned European hotel brand Miiro is hitting pause to make sure guests actually want to come back. Read more â€ș

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 04/05/2026 09:00 EDT

The $7 Billion Loyalty IOU: What Marriott and Hilton Owe Members

Marriott alone owes loyalty members $4 billion in unredeemed points. Across seven hotel giants, the total tops $11 billion. The numbers signal strength, not weakness. Read more â€ș

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Colin Nagy @ Skift 1 place · 04/04/2026 09:00 EDT

How Montage Is Scaling Luxury Brands — Slowly, and With Purpose

Montage is thinking deeply about how to grow while preserving its service culture and attention to detail. Read more â€ș

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 04/03/2026 14:50 EDT

Trump Proposes TSA Privatization Following Long Airport Lines

The Trump administration wants to privatize TSA following two government shutdowns in which TSA officers missed two paychecks in each. During the most recent partial shutdown, airports across the country experienced hours-long wait times at security as a result of staffing shortages. Read more â€ș

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 3 place · 04/03/2026 14:00 EDT

How Is Agentic AI Changing Travel Booking? What Ask Skift Says

Agentic AI promises to collapse research, planning, and booking into one conversation — assuming travelers ever decide to trust it. Read more â€ș

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 04/03/2026 11:29 EDT

British Airways Will Allow In-Flight Calls With Starlink, Courting Controversy

British Airways is taking the unusual step in permitting in-flight phone calls to take place on planes with Starlink. In the U.S., it is illegal to make such phone calls, but they are allowed in the UK and the EU. Read more â€ș

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Harriet Akinyi @ Skift · 04/03/2026 10:13 EDT

Visa-Free Travel Opens Africa to More Visitors

Africa is finally tearing down its visa walls — but until intra-African flights get cheaper and more frequent, open borders alone won't unlock the continent's tourism potential. Read more â€ș

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 04/03/2026 09:37 EDT

Basic Business: United Airlines Launches Tiered Fares for Premium Seats

United is segmenting its business class and premium economy cabins, offering customers fares that are similar to basic economy. Read more â€ș

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 04/03/2026 09:00 EDT

Minnesota Bets on ‘Neighborism’ to Rebuild Tourism After ICE Crackdown

ICE’s presence in Minnesota took a toll on its tourism industry. Now, the question is whether the state can use its time in the spotlight to attract visitors. Read more â€ș

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 04/03/2026 08:12 EDT

B&B Hotels Scales Its European Operations, Fast. The U.S. is Another Story

B&B Hotels has found momentum by scaling a focused budget model across Europe’s fragmented markets. The next phase is proving that the same formula can work in markets like the UK and the U.S. Read more â€ș

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Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko @ Skift · 04/03/2026 07:25 EDT

What’s Really Changing Inside the Airline Industry

Airline leadership shakeups, alliance shifts, and AI-driven discovery are all hitting travel at once. In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko break down a week that reveals something bigger happening inside the airline industry. Read more â€ș

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 04/02/2026 18:43 EDT

United, JetBlue Raise Bag Fees as Fuel Prices Soar

United is the latest carrier to announce it will raise bag fees as airlines are passing down the price of surging fuel costs onto customers. Read more â€ș

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