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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 11/12/2025 23:00 EDT

Live Tourism: Enrique’s Mumbai Concert Earns Host State $10 Million

Hotels, airlines, and travel players stand to benefit as concerts in India are no longer localized, with Indians repeatedly traveling as far as they need to for the experience. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 11/12/2025 22:59 EDT

India’s Ixigo to Set Up Subsidiary in Singapore to Drive Global Growth

With the Indian travel sector providing enough heft to the industry, international expansion is the next natural step for Ixigo. And based on the experiences of other travel players, it might also be necessary for survival. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 11/12/2025 17:35 EDT

New Apple Feature Stores Passport Info in Digital Wallet

It's limited to domestic U.S. flights for now — but could still be helpful for the holiday travel season. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 11/12/2025 15:22 EDT

Airbnb Wants to Stock Your Vacation Kitchen

Airbnb will test grocery stocking through Instacart in three U.S. cities. The move signals another step in its bid to expand beyond accommodations. Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 11/12/2025 12:25 EDT

Saudi Arabia Turns Global Tourism Into Diplomacy With UN Vote in Riyadh

In Saudi Arabia, tourism is now geopolitics. By hosting a historic UN Tourism vote and calling on the U.S. to rejoin the organization, Riyadh is positioning itself as both the industry’s banker and its broker. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 2 place · 11/12/2025 11:38 EDT

Canadians Cut U.S. Trips as Travel to Canada Surges

Canada has historically been the U.S.' largest source of international tourists. Read more ›

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H World Group + Skift @ Skift · 11/12/2025 11:27 EDT

The Chinese Hotel Brand That Redefined Value For a Billion Travelers

No brand is more synonymous with the growth of modern Chinese travel than Hanting Hotels. As both the world’s largest hotel brand and a national icon, Hanting is celebrating its 20th anniversary by sharing its roadmap to making quality hospitality accessible for all. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 3 place · 11/12/2025 11:23 EDT

Starwood’s 1 Hotels Brand Relaunches Its Loyalty Program

Barry Sternlicht's luxury brand 1 Hotels has ditched points for tree-planting and charity donations, betting eco-conscious guests value impact over free stays. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 11/12/2025 10:49 EDT

Yatra CEO: AI Could ‘Optimize’ Headcount

AI may not be replacing people yet, but it’s certainly changing roles and putting some at risk. Yatra just said the quiet part out loud. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 11/12/2025 10:42 EDT

More Leaders Join the Speaker Lineup for Skift Aviation Forum 2025

Big news for aviation leaders, travel innovators, and anyone who thrives on runway-level excitement: a fresh wave of powerhouse speakers has just joined the Skift Aviation Forum 2025 lineup. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 11/12/2025 06:54 EDT

Jet2 Delivers EasyJet a Very Unwelcome Birthday Present

They say nothing beats a Jet2 holiday – but muscling into a rival’s biggest base on its birthday must come pretty close. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 11/11/2025 23:00 EDT

IndiGo Deepens China Network With China Southern Codeshare Deal

IndiGo is doing what it does best - going all out to be the first to fill a gap. And this time, it is not just driven by ambition but also by the need for more foreign currency in its coffers. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 11/11/2025 16:01 EDT

Australia’s Webjet Launched Something Other OTAs Don’t Have — Multiday Tours

Webjet, the largest Australia-based online travel agency, has launched multiday tours online from G Adventures, Intrepid Travel, Trafalgar, and Insight Vacations. You won’t find those on Expedia, Booking.com, MakeMyTrip, Trip.com, Despegar or any other major OTA. That’s because these tour bookings have complex itineraries, and legacy and fragmented technology can make integration with the tour […] Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 11/11/2025 15:24 EDT

Arlo Hotels Looks for a Buyer

Arlo Hotels' owner is hoping to profit from the recent popularity of lifestyle brands. Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 11/11/2025 09:27 EDT

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Wants More Private Investors. It’s Pitching $11 Billion in Tourism Deals

AlUla isn’t just selling sunsets anymore — it’s pitching an $11 billion future to help turn Saudi Arabia’s most cinematic desert into a self-sustaining tourism and film economy. Think fewer subsidies, more Six Senses — and maybe even its own White Lotus. Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift 2 place · 11/11/2025 09:27 EDT

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Wants More Private Investors. It’s Pitching Billions in Tourism Deals

AlUla isn’t just selling sunsets anymore — it’s pitching investors on a future with a self-sustaining tourism and film economy. Think fewer subsidies, more Six Senses — and maybe even its own White Lotus. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 11/11/2025 09:17 EDT

Hilton’s Renewable Energy Push Gains Ground After 100% Adoption Milestone

Hilton’s clean energy push reveals how corporate climate action is evolving from policy-driven to profit-driven. Read more ›

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Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism + Skift @ Skift · 11/11/2025 09:00 EDT

Abu Dhabi Doubles Down on Global Partnerships to Power Tourism Growth

DCT Abu Dhabi is betting big on the travel trade by training thousands of agents and expanding global partnerships to put human expertise at the center of its tourism growth strategy. Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney @ Skift · 11/11/2025 06:25 EDT

India’s Second-Airport Era Prepares for Takeoff

As India accelerates toward becoming the world’s third-largest aviation market, the race to build new airports – and attract private capital – is reshaping how its cities connect to the world. Read more ›

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