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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 3 place · 05/29/2025 14:23 EDT

By targeting digital nomads and Muslim-friendly travelers, the Philippines is reshaping its tourism strategy to focus on longer, more meaningful stays. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 05/29/2025 13:11 EDT

Global airspace is under pressure like never before. IATA chief Willie Walsh says airlines are adapting — but they need all available information to make the right calls in an increasingly complex world. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/29/2025 11:55 EDT

Viator has always been open to partnerships with competing platforms, but the approach may not fit with Airbnb's current strategy. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 05/29/2025 11:07 EDT

KAYAK’s Matthias Keller explores how AI is transforming travel from search-driven clicks to intuitive, intelligent journeys, and what’s next in truly personalized, agentic travel planning. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 05/29/2025 10:04 EDT

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels is looking to strike a balance between its owned and asset-light models to drive its pan-India expansion. Its biggest bets: niche and luxury segments. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 05/29/2025 09:54 EDT

We have answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including what are the biggest challenges hospitality faces and how travel brands are using social media to attract younger audiences Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 05/29/2025 07:27 EDT

Putting an end to months of industry speculation, United and JetBlue confirm that they’re linking loyalty programs. What could come next? Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 05/29/2025 05:57 EDT

For today’s pod we listen in on a conversation with Airbnb’s CEO and the last FLOTUS, hear about the U.S. DOT’s ATC plans, and look at Hawaii’s new tax on travelers. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 05/28/2025 23:00 EDT

Now, Philippines Becomes Visa-Free for Indian Tourists

The impact of visa waivers on Indian travelers' destination preference is well documented. As the Philippines struggles with the loss of Chinese tourists, it seems to be taking a page from Thailand's notebook to attract outbound surge from India. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/28/2025 15:07 EDT

Brian Chesky Talks 'Night School' and Leadership Lessons with President Obama

Oh, to be a proverbial fly on the wall during the Airbnb CEO's private discussions with the former President, who had been a community organizer and housing advocate on the South Side of Chicago. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 05/28/2025 14:36 EDT

'Most Critical Infrastructure Project': DOT Chief Urges Air Traffic Overhaul

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wanted a brand new air traffic control system, but it could take years — or even decades. Read more ›

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IBS Software + Skift @ Skift · 05/28/2025 14:00 EDT

4 Ways Airlines Can Win With Real-Time Retailing

Legacy pricing systems are holding airlines back from delivering the level of personalization, revenue optimization, and cross-channel consistency that modern travelers expect. IBS Software’s forward-looking approach offers a clear path to higher revenue and improved traveler experiences. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 2 place · 05/28/2025 12:55 EDT

First Creative Details Emerge for Vietnam’s New 'Resort in the Sky' Airline

Putting Bill Bensley at the creative helm is a bold statement of intent for Sun PhuQuoc Airways, but turning a lifestyle concept into a viable airline remains a challenging task. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 2 place · 05/28/2025 12:32 EDT

'Put Away Your iPhone' and Other Travel Lessons From a Leading Hotel Designer

Bill Bensley isn’t your typical hotel designer: "Everything I do has one purpose: to learn something new," he told us. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 05/28/2025 11:56 EDT

Hawaii Adds 'Green Fee' to Hotel Stays to Combat Climate Change

The new climate tax model shifts part of the climate change burden onto the travel sector, particularly hotels, vacation rentals, and cruise operators. Read more ›

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Thomas Bywater @ Skift · 05/28/2025 11:10 EDT

Tourist Taxes to Spread Across UK in Overtourism Fight

Edinburgh will soon charge hotel guests an extra 5% tax, and the idea is catching on fast across the UK, impacting hotels, short-term rentals, and cruise lines. Read more ›

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Nicole Meyer @ Skift · 05/28/2025 08:27 EDT

One Week to Go: Limited Seats Remain for the Skift Data + AI Summit in NYC

The Skift Data + AI Summit is just one week away on June 4 in NYC, featuring top leaders from Hilton, Marriott, Amex GBT, Meta, KAYAK, and more. With expert-led roundtables and limited seats remaining, now’s the time to secure your spot. Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 05/28/2025 08:24 EDT

Can Kayak.ai Solve Travel’s 'Complex Problems'? Here’s How it Works

Kayak's new AI trip planning experience — the latest of several experiments — is easy to use and seems to work without too many glitches. Now the trick is getting people to use it. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 05/27/2025 23:00 EDT

Inside India’s Events and Meetings Aspirations

India upped its convention center game for the G20 Summit last year. Now, it is trying to drum up the marketing for these spaces across the country. But is India really MICE ready? Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 05/27/2025 15:39 EDT

Inside Booking.com: Dutch Book Tells the Story of Ousted CEOs, Local Backlash, Internal Tensions

These journalists pierced the prevailing narratives about what was actually going on behind the scenes at Booking.com. Read more ›

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