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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 10/22/2025 16:57 EDT

Bag Fees, More Legroom: Southwest Sees Demand Improve

Southwest took a big bet when it decided to rip up its unique business model. Now, it seems like that gamble is starting to pay off. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 10/22/2025 16:37 EDT

Hilton’s 41 AI Experiments and New Fee Cuts for Hotel Owners

Hilton's CEO outlined ways that AI could make it more cost effective to run his hotel business. Easier said than done, of course. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 10/22/2025 13:08 EDT

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Lays Out the Bull Case for Hotels

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta predicts a recovery in U.S. hotel spending, including by milddle-class travelers. He says the multi-year growth will be driven by more business investment, falling interest rates, and greater tax certainty. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 10/22/2025 12:49 EDT

Navan’s Business Travel Customer List Includes OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic: Scoop

Navan's landing of OpenAI, Perplexity and Anthropic as customers is a coup, and shows the company's offerings resonate in Silicon Valley. But Navan's revenue is also broad-based geographically. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 10/22/2025 10:50 EDT

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: ChatGPT Can Distribute Travel, But Cutting Out OTAs Is ‘Very Difficult’

It's the existential issue the travel industry is debating: Will OpenAI and other platforms become travel booking sites? Brian Chesky doesn't think so. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 10/22/2025 10:38 EDT

Delta’s Lawsuit Against Marriott Hotel Brand Goes to Trial 

Delta is claiming that Marriott violated its trademarks through the branding of Delta Hotels, a brand that the hotel giant acquired in 2015. Now the lawsuit is going to trial — a rare move for two major companies. Read more ›

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Dave Levinthal @ Skift · 10/22/2025 08:50 EDT

Visa Reforms, Air Traffic Control: Issues the Travel Industry Spent Millions Lobbying For

The travel industry spent big this summer as it ramped up its lobbying efforts in Washington amid legislative and regulatory fights. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 10/22/2025 03:42 EDT

Japan Is Set to Get More Expensive for Tourists: What’s Changing

Japan’s charm won’t fade anytime soon, but it’s becoming clear that seeing it in person will soon cost more than it used to. For travelers planning future trips, it may be wise to budget a little extra. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 10/22/2025 02:15 EDT

The Middle East’s Corridor Moment: Why Abu Dhabi is Ground Zero for Flow Tourism Strategy

The Africa to Middle East corridor might represent the most transformational opportunity in global tourism if developed thoughtfully. And in 8 days, the industry leaders who can make it happen will gather at Skift Global Forum East in Abu Dhabi. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 10/21/2025 23:00 EDT

From Family Trips to Solo Journeys: The Changing Face of Indian Leisure Travel

Indians are redefining what leisure travel means to them. They're not ditching their families, but they're also attuned to their needs for time alone to relax. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 10/21/2025 19:00 EDT

Grab Expands Beyond Rides and Food with New ‘Partner Apps’ for Travel: Exclusive

By hosting travel services inside its app, Grab is positioning itself as a regional travel hub rather than just a ride-hailing platform. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 10/21/2025 15:52 EDT

Hyatt Layoffs, Choppy Revenue: What to Listen for This Hotel Earnings Season

Is the U.S. hotel sector entering a recession? Will other hotel groups join Hyatt in layoffs? These are some of the things that Skift is looking out for during earnings season. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz and Pranavi Agarwal @ Skift · 10/21/2025 13:13 EDT

GetYourGuide Says It’s Profitable on $1 Billion+ in Sales: How it Stacks up in Experiences

Travelers demand experiences more than ever before, and Berlin-based online travel agency GetYourGuide is cashing in. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 10/21/2025 12:40 EDT

Hostelworld to Acquire Local Events Aggregator to Build Out Social Network

Whether this acquisition will be a difference-maker for Hostelworld may depend on how well flea markets and arts festivals resonate with its youthful cohort of guests. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 10/21/2025 12:32 EDT

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa CEOs Unite to Push Back Against Gulf Rivals

Two of the most powerful executives in European aviation positioned this rare joint interview not in the context of solidarity, but as a matter of industry security and survival. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 10/21/2025 10:51 EDT

Global Carbon Tax on Cruise Lines Delayed After U.S. Opposition

The cruise industry wants clarity, but Washington just sent a loud message: Climate rules that raise costs are a non-starter. Read more ›

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Varsha Arora @ Skift · 10/21/2025 09:41 EDT

How MENA Travelers Are Shaping What’s Next in Travel

Middle East travelers are blending faith, family, and digital sophistication to redefine what meaningful, modern travel looks like. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 10/21/2025 08:00 EDT

Airbnb Adds Social Features to Experiences, Expands ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’

Airbnb has a lot riding on its Experiences business. Adding a social feature is an incremental improvement, not a game changer. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 10/21/2025 06:30 EDT

Wyndham Debuts a Paid Loyalty Plan: $95 a Year for Discounts and Higher Status

Wyndham is monetizing the very concept of being a repeat hotel guest, while providing discounts on bookings with other travel suppliers. Expect the industry to watch this move closely. Read more ›

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