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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 05/15/2025 07:55 EDT

Thai Airways CEO: Rebuilding Confidence was Key to Profitable Turnaround

Thai Airways’ turnaround shows that rebuilding trust, not just balance sheets, is key to recovery. As the airline exits restructuring, the real test will be sustaining momentum in an increasingly competitive Asian hub landscape. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 05/15/2025 07:40 EDT

Minor Hotels CEO on Profit Rebound, Experiential Luxury, and Global Expansion

Minor Hotels is leaning on its luxury origins, direct booking push, and owner-led model to compete with the industry's biggest players. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 05/14/2025 23:00 EDT

Thomas Cook India’s Hotel Arm to Open 14 Resorts, Moves Upscale

Along with everyone else, Sterling's CEO says the company is "moving the needle" more upscale. Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 05/14/2025 18:25 EDT

User Profiles Power Airbnb’s Push Into Experiences and Services

Airbnb has been collecting user data to lay the groundwork for the future of the app: A digital travel concierge that learns and adapts to each individual user.  Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 05/14/2025 18:10 EDT

Spiritual Tourism and Outbound Travel Drive MakeMyTrip's Results, But Regional Tensions Loom

MakeMyTrip's bet on outbound and spiritual travel paid off during the last fiscal year. But this year has come with geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 05/14/2025 16:57 EDT

Understanding Brian Chesky: Behind Airbnb's Latest Expansion

Airbnb made big announcements about the future of its business this week. But the CEO is driven by more human factors. Read more ›

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Jade Wilson @ Skift 2 place · 05/14/2025 16:36 EDT

Airbnb Experiences Relaunch a 'Great Validation,' Says GetYourGuide CEO

More competition is always a risk, but GetYourGuide’s CEO is hoping Airbnb’s entrance lifts the whole experiences category. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 05/14/2025 13:41 EDT

Qatar Airways Agrees Record-Breaking Boeing Order

This deal isn’t just about planes. It’s about geopolitics, supply chains, and Boeing reasserting dominance over Airbus after a bruising few years. Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 2 place · 05/14/2025 12:59 EDT

Expedia’s B2B Push Grows: Adds Flights, Rental Cars, Travel Insurance

Expedia Group is helpings third parties sell travel — but the company could be creating more competition with itself. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 05/14/2025 12:42 EDT

Why Flights Could be the Ultimate Test for Airbnb’s Ambitions

Getting involved in transportation could push the limits of Airbnb’s brand, regular operating margins, and its appetite for complexity. Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 05/14/2025 11:53 EDT

UAE Theme Parks Often Fail. Can Disneyland Abu Dhabi Succeed?

Massive theme parks get announced in the UAE every decade or so, but what sets Disneyland apart is an operator with a track record for building busy parks in the desert. Read more ›

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Becca Smith @ Skift · 05/14/2025 09:08 EDT

Nine More Industry Leaders Join the Skift Data + AI Summit Lineup

Nine new speakers have been added to the Skift Data + AI Summit lineup on June 4 in NYC, bringing expert perspectives from top investors, technologists, and creative leaders across travel and beyond. Don’t miss insights from Marriott, Wayfair, KAYAK, Thayer Investment Partners, and more. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 05/14/2025 08:05 EDT

Hilton Launches Another Brand in Asia Pacific – Tru to Debut in Vietnam

While Hilton recently made headlines for bringing its luxury lifestyle brand NoMad to Singapore, the group has made clear that the real growth story lies in the mid-market. Read more ›

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Josh Corder @ Skift · 05/14/2025 04:54 EDT

Who Is Disneyland Abu Dhabi For? A Look at Key Source Markets and Flights

Disneyland Abu Dhabi is arguably the company's most central theme park, located near to half a billion customers, believes CEO Bob Iger. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 05/14/2025 02:01 EDT

What Multi-Million Dollar Hotel Deals Say About India’s Hospitality Landscape

Investors are not worried about the amount needed for investing in hotel projects. The returns are robust enough to be a motivator. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 05/13/2025 23:00 EDT

How Coldplay Concerts Turned Ahmedabad Into A Live Tourism Hub

That Indians are keen on experiencing live events is now well-established. But their growing affinity to combine these events with extended stays and local exploration is becoming a major economic driver. Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift · 05/13/2025 14:30 EDT

Airbnb Relaunches Experiences, Adds Hotel-Style Services – Latest Move to Go Beyond Rentals

CEO Brian Chesky has been pushing the idea for a while that he wants to expand beyond the core business of short-term rentals. Now the company is investing upwards of $250 million. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 05/13/2025 14:00 EDT

Choice Hotels Discloses Full Emissions, Tries Energy Tech - But No Net-Zero Goal Yet

Choice Hotels is now tracking all its emissions and testing new tech to cut them, but hasn’t set a net-zero goal as other hotel groups have done. Read more ›

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Dave Levinthal @ Skift · 05/13/2025 10:15 EDT

CEO-to-Worker Pay Ratios Top 500:1 at Major Hotel and Travel Companies

Many companies have said there’s no standard methodology for determining the ratio for CEO-to-median employee pay, which makes direct comparisons tricky. Read more ›

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