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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 11/24/2025 00:36 EDT

Trip.com to Sell Event Tickets on Its Platform: Here’s Why That Matters

Events are increasingly becoming the starting point for a trip rather than an add-on. That shift is reshaping how online travel agencies pull event tickets into the main booking flow instead of keeping them on the sidelines. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 2 place · 11/23/2025 08:00 EDT

Project Sunrise: The Business of Breaking Aviation’s Final Frontier

By pushing nonstop flying to the edge of what’s technically possible, Qantas wants to change how Australia connects with world – but does the business case hold altitude? Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 1 place · 11/22/2025 12:44 EDT

COP30 Ends With No Fossil-Fuel Plan — But New Climate Goals Impact Travel

As COP30 concludes without a fossil-fuel roadmap, travel leaders should pay close attention to new expectations on climate financing and net-zero goals. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 2 place · 11/21/2025 18:29 EDT

Brand USA’s Budget Crunch and the Bill That Could Restore Funding

Brand USA has long faced funding challenges. A new bill from bipartisan lawmakers could restore its annual federal funding match back to $100 million. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 2 place · 11/21/2025 17:27 EDT

More Clarity, More Experiences: What’s Next for Hotel Loyalty

Hotel loyalty programs are shifting to greater transparency, more experiential moments, and deeper digital integration to adapt to AI trip planning, says Skift Research. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 1 place · 11/21/2025 08:57 EDT

Best Western’s Hotel Brands, Explained

Best Western is unique in that it runs through a non-profit membership model. Here, we look at the 18 member brands that form its portfolio. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 11/20/2025 18:36 EDT

COP30: Tourism Pushes for Greater Role at UN Climate Talks

COP30 highlighted tourism’s rising influence in climate talks. As industry-led plans move toward national adoption, the importance of being at the table now is only growing. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 11/20/2025 17:11 EDT

Marriott Exec: We Made ‘A Fairly Quick Decision’ About Sonder

Forging a strategic partnership with Sonder was definitely a business and repetitional risk for Marriott. It was apparent even in 2024, although it wasn't a foregone conclusion that things would collapse like they did. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift 1 place · 11/20/2025 15:45 EDT

Google Clarifies Its Agentic AI Booking Plans: ‘No Intention of Becoming an OTA’

Google’s tease — that it’s working on an agentic tool for flights and hotels — raised tough questions for partners. Now it’s clearing the air about its expanding role in travel booking. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 11/20/2025 14:40 EDT

Fire at COP30 Halts UN Climate Negotiations During Tourism Talks 

It's not clear whether COP30 will go on, but it's a blow for the government of Brazil who were hoping for a climate agreement to come out of the talks. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 11/20/2025 10:28 EDT

Accor Revamps Pullman Brand in Premium Hotel Push

Writing about hotel brand relaunches is a bit like writing about ballet performances. It's hard to capture in words, but some approaches are definitely more technically sophisticated than others. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 11/20/2025 10:09 EDT

Why I Want Saudi Tourism to Succeed, And What It Will Take

Saudi Arabia’s tourism progress is real and worth recognizing — but so are the structural challenges it must confront to achieve lasting, credible growth. Read more ›

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 11/20/2025 08:12 EDT

Airlines in 2026: Flying into Trouble, or Still Holding Altitude?

As the airline industry looks toward 2026, one thing is clear from our recent Skift and Airline Weekly webinar: the story is far more complicated than a simple boom or bust narrative. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 2 place · 11/20/2025 07:00 EDT

Experiences Company Peek Announces Two Acquisitions, $70 Million in Funding

We’ve been reporting that the experiences space is ripe for consolidation. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 11/20/2025 06:29 EDT

Series by Marriott Goes Live in India: What the Rollout Looks Like and Why it Matters

Marriott’s newest global brand is getting its first real test in India as it mixes global muscle with local flavour. The company is moving faster than expected to bring a large portfolio of Fern hotels into its system. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 11/19/2025 23:00 EDT

New Google Report Shows Indians Travel More, Spend More, and Choose Meaning Over Price

Indian travelers are redefining the global travel market with a shift from bargain hunting to identity-driven travel. As video, creators, and AI now steer decisions, for travel brands, keeping up isn’t optional anymore. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 11/19/2025 21:43 EDT

Brand USA Funding Would Be Restored After 80% Cut Under New Bipartisan Bill

The bill would restore funding for Brand USA ahead of major tourism events like the World Cup and Olympics. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 11/19/2025 15:17 EDT

JetBlue Adds Milan and Barcelona Routes in Premium Push

The expansion into Europe comes as executives have expressed frustrations over JetBlue’s ability to grow in the region. But the new routes will allow JetBlue to capture more high-spend travelers. Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney @ Skift 2 place · 11/19/2025 13:51 EDT

Emirates President Keeps Pressure on Boeing as China’s Comac Edges Into View

The Boeing 777X is Emirates’ future flagship, but Sir Tim Clark’s assessment of China’s aerospace ambitions hints at a shifting global balance. Read more ›

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 11/19/2025 13:06 EDT

Decline in Overseas Travel to U.S. Sped Up in September

Despite strength from some destinations, there were widespread declines among the top 10 inbound markets. Read more ›

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