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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 04/02/2026 18:05 EDT

New York Lost Thousands of International Visitors Last Year. The State Comptroller Blames Tariffs.

The U.S. continues to see a downturn in travel from certain countries. One survey suggests tourists still aren't over tariffs. Read more

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Luke Martin and Sophie Wilkinson @ Skift · 04/02/2026 12:55 EDT

UK Government Planning Industry-Wide Hotel Safety Talks — SCOOP

The UK Government is set to invite industry players to a roundtable event to discuss guest safety. The event could see ministers and companies discuss new protocols that could have wide-ranging impacts. Read more

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 04/02/2026 12:02 EDT

“Scaling AI Requires the Courage to Dismantle”: Lessons from TUI

AI strategy sounds clean on slides; execution is anything but. Jie Zheng breaks down what scaling AI actually looks like ahead of Skift Data + AI Summit 2026. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 04/02/2026 09:50 EDT

Same Place, New Name. IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt Eye Conversions for Midscale Growth

Conversions are giving hotel groups a faster way to expand midscale, especially in higher-cost markets where new builds are harder to justify. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 04/02/2026 09:31 EDT

India Finally Ditches Paper Arrival Forms. It’s Not Going to Fix Indian Tourism

E-arrival cards save passengers from having to do paperwork just after disembarking a plane. But the initiative will only make a tiny dent to the bigger problem India faces. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 04/02/2026 09:28 EDT

Social Media Vetting, $250 Entry Fees — Where U.S. Travel Restrictions Stand

The U.S. is gearing up for a summer of marquee events, but new fees and restrictions could keep certain tourists at bay. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/02/2026 07:17 EDT

IndiGo Doubles Down on Fuel Surcharges During Iran War 

Now that IndiGo has significantly hiked its fuel surcharges, will Air India follow suit? Air India’s still-unannounced Phase 3 Far East surcharge will likely reflect the new, higher benchmark. Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 04/02/2026 06:14 EDT

Buffets First in Line as Hotel Groups Tell UN They’ll Halve Food Waste

A group of 11 hotels and travel companies have pledged to halve food waste in support of a UN campaign. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/02/2026 01:00 EDT

China’s H World Group Chases an Adventurous Traveler

The new Chinese traveler is becoming more intrepid. Now, the world’s largest hotel brand is moving in, the rest will likely follow. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 04/02/2026 00:01 EDT

Recency Bias Is Travel’s Most Reliable Con

Recency bias is the most expensive cognitive error in travel business. And right now, it’s mispricing Dubai. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 04/01/2026 18:10 EDT

Accor’s $1.1 Billion Sale to Blackstone-Led Group Clears Way for Ennismore IPO

Accor loses ownership stake in these hotels but keeps its name on the buildings and continues to collect fees. This is the shift toward an asset-light, franchise-heavy model CEO Sébastien Bazin has long sought. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 04/01/2026 17:07 EDT

Alexa Plus Learned to Order Pizza. Travel Booking Is Next

Food ordering is Amazon's dress rehearsal for voice-driven travel planning and booking — a move that could put Alexa between travelers and travel suppliers. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 04/01/2026 17:00 EDT

Kempinski Selects Prague Monastery for First Acquisition In 55 Years

Kempinski’s strategy hinges on being extremely selective. In today’s luxury market, scarcity could sell better than scale. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 04/01/2026 14:25 EDT

Airbnb Chief Business Officer Discussed How Flights Could Fit Into Expansion Strategy

The question isn't whether Airbnb will eventually add flights or not. The issue is in what manner will Airbnb do it. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 04/01/2026 11:48 EDT

Accor’s 525-Page Filing Reveals Ennismore Is Driving Growth

Ennismore is the engine behind Accor's best-performing division. The open question is whether the high margins and fast growth can continue after a potential IPO. Read more

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 04/01/2026 11:34 EDT

You Can Enter the Skift IDEA Awards in Under 90 Minutes. Here’s How.

Pressed for time but still want to enter the Skift IDEA Awards? You can get a strong submission within 90 minutes and come back to improve it before the deadline. Read more

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Sean O'Neill, Sarah Dandashy, and Steve Turk @ Skift · 04/01/2026 10:40 EDT

GMH Hotels: Is Marriott Going Too Far With 39 Brands?

On this week’s ⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠: Hotels Edition, ⁠Sarah Dandashy⁠ and ⁠Steve Turk⁠ break down ⁠Marriott Hotels⁠’ launch of its 39th brand: a wellness-focused concept in Italy, and ask whether hyper-segmentation is a smart strategy or brand overload. During this part of the discussion, ⁠Sean O'Neill⁠ will be joining us to share his insights. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 04/01/2026 08:21 EDT

Marriott India Tells Gen Z to Clock Off on Time — and Says It’s Working

The hospitality industry has long been debating the causes of India’s poor talent retention. Marriott claims the solution lies with the companies. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 04/01/2026 06:26 EDT

Turkey’s Tourism Board Is Betting Indian Cultural Ties Can Outrun Politics

The harsh stance of Indian travelers against Turkey is not dampening the Middle Eastern country’s spirits and efforts in reaching out to this market. Instead, it is looking at ways to bypass the nationalism-driven sentiments, and catch demand where it can. Read more

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