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

The End of ‘Incredible India’

“Incredible India” was built to attract outsiders, but the center of gravity in Indian travel has shifted from selling the country abroad to building for travelers at home. Read more

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 03/31/2026 22:00 EDT

What Leaders Actually Take Away From Skift Asia Forum

A room full of senior travel leaders is only valuable if you leave thinking differently. That’s the bar Skift Asia Forum sets and consistently clears. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 03/31/2026 16:07 EDT

Meta’s Prescription Ray-Bans Put Live Translation on More Travelers’ Faces

Meta sold 7 million AI glasses last year and now it's coming for the billions who need prescriptions. That puts a live language interpreter on travelers at all times — even without earbuds. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 03/31/2026 13:01 EDT

Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline

Southwest is starting to look a lot like other airlines after decades of going its own way. There will be bumps and some loyal passengers will gripe. None of that will matter if it delivers on its profit goals. Read more

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 03/31/2026 11:47 EDT

Africa’s Corporate Travel Problem: Cash, PDFs, and Fragmented Systems

The biggest problem in African business travel is everything that happens after someone decides to take a trip. And if this really is a $10 billion opportunity, it’s surprising how little innovation has focused on fixing that part. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 03/31/2026 10:50 EDT

Virgin Atlantic Pulls Riyadh Route Less Than a Year After Launch

Unlike Dubai, Virgin has decided to scrap rather than simply suspend its Saudi service – this suggests the challenges go beyond wartime woes.  Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 03/31/2026 08:31 EDT

Dubai Throws Hotels a Lifeline as Iran War Devastates Tourism

Support measures include deferring government fees and postponing the tourism dirham fee. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/31/2026 08:01 EDT

MakeMyTrip Faces Regulatory Investigation, Shortseller Claims

Bombshell report suggests that the CCI will be investigating the OTA for engaging in repeated anti-competitive conduct – the truth may be another matter. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 03/31/2026 06:25 EDT

IndiGo Picks IATA Chief Willie Walsh for CEO

For a carrier that controls more than 60% of India's domestic air traffic, the choice of successor carries weight well beyond the boardroom. And in Walsh, the IndiGo board has reached for one of the most battle-tested names in global aviation. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 03/31/2026 06:06 EDT

War Closes Bahrain. AirAsia Opens Istanbul

Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes sees opportunity where others see crisis. But like his planes, every bit of that optimism runs on fuel. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 03/31/2026 05:00 EDT

Airbnb’s Latest Service Expansion: Rides From the Airport

Pre-booking rides to your Airbnb or hotel may ease the journey when arriving in an unfamiliar destinations, but there doesn't seem to be anything Airbnb-ish about the new service partnership. Maybe Airbnb gets less unique as it grows? Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 03/31/2026 01:15 EDT

Marriott’s 39th Brand: A Two-Property Italian Wellness Resort

With Lefay, Marriott aims to convince developers that a wellness-themed resort can command enough of a rate premium to justify a separate brand. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 03/30/2026 11:10 EDT

Uber to Buy Blacklane in Push to Accelerate Premium Services

Uber decided it couldn't go it alone in premium travel — so it bought Blacklane. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 03/30/2026 10:58 EDT

Saudi Hotels Weather the Storm While UAE Buckles

UAE occupancy plunges while Saudi Arabia’s domestic demand and limited hotel supply provide resilience. Read more

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Wil Slickers @ Skift · 03/30/2026 10:40 EDT

AI Won’t Replace Travel Booking But It’s Changing Everything Else

On Monday’s ⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠, ⁠Wil Slickers⁠, ⁠Michael Goldin⁠, ⁠Brandreth Canaley⁠, and ⁠Jamie Lane⁠ break down where AI is actually reshaping travel and why booking may not be the biggest battleground. From new ⁠Google⁠ translation tools removing friction on the ground to early signals around AI-driven pricing frameworks, the conversation centers on how AI is embedding itself into the travel experience rather than replacing transactions. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/30/2026 09:57 EDT

Global Hotel Alliance Looks at India to Drive Growth

India has potential and travel intent. The Leela’s luxury lean and Global Hotel Alliance’s strategic partnership is now translating that intent into solid numbers. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 03/30/2026 09:54 EDT

The U.S. Travel Industry’s Advocacy Infrastructure Is Obsolete

The travel industry’s advocacy groups were built to lobby Congress, but the executive branch has all the power. The mismatch was undeniable this past week. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 03/30/2026 07:07 EDT

Capital A Eyes U.S. and Hong Kong Listing, Names New Deputy CEO 

Malaysia’s Capital A is strengthening its management team as it exits PN17, tees up dual listings, and scales five businesses all at once. Read more

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