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Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 06/17/2025 14:32 EDT

Two Brands, One Roof: Why Dual-Brand Hotels Are on the Rise

Dual-brand hotels reflect the hotel industry's new priorities: leaner costs to build and appealing to different types of guests. Read more ›

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Adam Stacey @ Skift · 06/17/2025 13:37 EDT

Skift IDEA Awards Deadline Extended to June 30 Due to Overwhelming Demand

The Skift IDEA Awards deadline has been extended to June 30 due to overwhelming demand and high interest from across the travel industry. This gives entrants two extra weeks to submit their most innovative work for recognition. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 06/17/2025 13:16 EDT

Airlines Cancel Flights and Divert Routes as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

The latest set of cancellations come as airlines had started to resume flights to the region. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 06/17/2025 11:13 EDT

JetBlue CEO Says Airline Unlikely to Break-Even, Cost Cuts to Come

JetBlue is looking to implement a slate of cost cuts as CEO Joanna Geraghty tells staff that the company is "still relying on borrowed cash to keep the airline running." Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 06/17/2025 10:41 EDT

Trump Travel Ban Review: Why Egypt Stands Out

Trump previously singled out Egypt as a country that wouldn't be on a travel ban list. Two weeks later, amid regional tensions, things may change. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/17/2025 06:35 EDT

Thailand Eyes High-Spending Markets Amid China Tourism Slump

Thailand built its tourism engine on volume, and no market delivered like China. But with Chinese arrivals nowhere near pre-pandemic numbers, Thai tourism officials are making a hard pivot: fewer tourists, but higher spenders. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 06/17/2025 05:13 EDT

U.S. Travel Slump, Accor Taps Mbappé and Airbus' Orders

On today’s pod we look at good tourism news everywhere but the U.S., Accor’s bet on Mbappe’s appeal, and Airbus’ activity at the Paris Air Show. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 3 place · 06/16/2025 23:00 EDT

Iran-Israel Conflict Force Longer Routes for Indian Airlines

The armed conflict between Israel and Iran is the latest in developments that have been disrupting travel in the region. For Indian airlines, it means navigating a maze of airspace closures as Pakistan's airspace still remains restricted. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 06/16/2025 16:20 EDT

Skiplagged Ordered to Pay $9.4 Million to American Airlines – 'They Want to Take Us Down,' CEO Says

It's probably not the only issue at play, but if Skiplagged wasn't issuing hidden-city tickets, it might be a lot easier to get American's permission to use the airline's logo. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 06/16/2025 14:26 EDT

1.2 Million Room Assignments in a Second: Marriott, Highgate on Hotels and AI

Hotels are seen as being behind on AI. But we’re beginning to see more experiments and how tech can improve service. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 06/16/2025 12:50 EDT

Airbus Dominates Subdued First Day at Paris Air Show

With Boeing on the sidelines, Airbus had a clear runway on day one at Le Bourget. The industry's cautious footing speaks volumes. Read more ›

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Saniya Zanpure @ Skift · 06/16/2025 11:36 EDT

Global Travel Grows, but U.S. Drags Down Momentum

Even with Americans eager to visit Europe this summer, weak consumer confidence and currency headwinds at home are weighing down the broader recovery. Read more ›

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Zartico + Skift @ Skift · 06/16/2025 09:44 EDT

Skift Data + AI Summit Video: AI and the Future of Travel Marketing

As destinations navigate growing competition, real-time movement data is becoming essential to inform smarter marketing, planning, and resource allocation. In this talk, Zartico’s chief innovation officer and co-founder, along with its chief operating officer, discuss how AI-powered behavioral insights can close costly data gaps across the visitor journey. Read more ›

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Jade Wilson @ Skift · 06/16/2025 09:31 EDT

Brand USA Launches New Tourism Campaign as Travel Recovery Stalls

At a time of political upheaval weighing on inbound tourism, Brand USA's new campaign aims to lift global enthusiasm for U.S. travel. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 06/16/2025 09:00 EDT

Resorts World Las Vegas Debuts Room Keys in Apple Wallet, No App Needed — Exclusive

Digital room keys have been around for years, but the catch has been that guests have to download a hotel's app to make them work. So some hoteliers are hoping to simplify things. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 06/16/2025 08:53 EDT

How to Enter the Skift IDEA Awards in Under 90 Minutes

Great ideas deserve industry recognition. Enter the Skift IDEA Awards now, then use the extra time to elevate your submission before the deadline. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 06/16/2025 04:51 EDT

Accor Bets on Kylian Mbappé in Loyalty Ad to Cut Out Middlemen

Accor is running ads for its loyalty program that star footballer Kylian Mbappé. The goal is to drive more direct bookings. The backstory is that online travel agencies are incredibly convenient for consumers and incredibly expensive for hotel companies like Accor. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/16/2025 03:34 EDT

India’s Only Ocean Cruise Operator Files Draft Papers for $84.5 Million IPO

Cordelia Cruises is counting on a rising middle class to fuel demand. Launching an IPO is a bold play, but in an untapped market, being early may be everything. Read more ›

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Lex Haris @ Skift · 06/15/2025 15:18 EDT

Trump Travel Ban: U.S. Weighs Restrictions on 36 More Countries

The targeted countries don’t account for a large number of visitors, but the U.S. has already been dealing with a decline in inbound travel. Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 06/15/2025 09:39 EDT

Lodging Tech and Jet Fuel: Travel Startups Raise $560 Million

Funding has been slow this year, but B2B travel tech startups are still leading the way these days. Read more ›

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