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Darin Graham @ Skift · 07/01/2025 14:56 EDT

Airlines Welcome the End of Sweden’s Aviation Climate Tax

Sweden’s decision to scrap its aviation tax reflects a clear shift toward boosting competitiveness and regional connectivity. But it also underscores the ongoing tension between growth and climate change. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 06/23/2025 14:51 EDT

AI Is Changing the Game for Travel Startups — Here’s What Excites Amex Ventures Most

The managing director of Amex Ventures explains investments in Mindtrip, Boom Supersonic, and how he thinks about investing in the travel space. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 06/23/2025 12:59 EDT

Qatar Closes Airspace as Regional Crisis Grows

As a crisis in the Middle East intensifies, Qatar — which hosts the largest U.S. military base in the region — is temporarily closing its airspace. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 06/23/2025 12:25 EDT

Why Just 30 Minutes Can Strain the System: Middle East Airspace Crisis Hits Gulf Hubs

Disruptions introduce unpredictability into a system where buffer times are minimal by design. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 06/23/2025 11:48 EDT

Best Western Parent CEO Pushes Global Growth to Challenge Bigger Rivals

BWH Group, the folks who run Best Western and 17 other brands, added nearly 100 hotels in the first half of 2025. CEO Larry Cuculic argues that not being a public company gives the group an edge. Read more ›

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Athira Thoppil @ Skift · 06/23/2025 09:52 EDT

How Extreme Weather Is Shaping Travel Plans

Only a third of travelers actively avoided destinations due to extreme weather. But many are opting for flexible bookings, safer seasons, or backup plans rather than canceling trips entirely. Read more ›

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Rafat Ali @ Skift · 06/23/2025 08:17 EDT

Travel Industry’s Quiet AI Talent Wars Are Heating Up

A job-posts deep-dive shows how cruise lines, hotels, theme parks, and OTAs are staffing up for an AI future. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 06/22/2025 18:35 EDT

Airlines Cancel and Divert Routes as U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran

Airlines had already begun canceling routes as tensions rose in the past week. The latest escalation may lead to more changes. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 06/22/2025 15:51 EDT

Airlines Cancel and Divert Routes as U.S. Enters War With Iran

Airlines had already begun canceling routes as tensions rose in the past week. The latest escalation may lead to more changes. Read more ›

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Debbie Carlson @ Skift 2 place · 06/22/2025 08:00 EDT

Elite Chefs. Real Talk. Luxury Hotels Are Bringing Back the Dinner Party

Luxury hotels are using dinner parties to build loyalty among high-spending guests. The ROI looks a little ugly at first, but they're a long-term bet. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 06/21/2025 10:32 EDT

Indian Regulator Cites Air India for Past Safety Lapses, Removes 3 Officials

While the June 12 crash is a separate issue, wider scrutiny of safety practices may bring more such checks in the coming months. Read more ›

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Justin Dawes @ Skift 2 place · 06/20/2025 17:29 EDT

Ramp Raises $200 Million for Expense and Biz Travel Management: Startup Funding Roundup 

Startups for business travel management and flying taxis are still raising a lot of money. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 06/20/2025 16:26 EDT

Hotels vs. Online Travel Companies: Who Owns the Customer in the AI Era?

There's been a battle between online travel companies and hotels for decades. There will be no truce in the age of AI. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 06/20/2025 13:52 EDT

Kill the Front Desk: CitizenM CEO Says Marriott Backs Its Tech and AI Vision

The boutique hotel that figured out how to make tiny rooms feel luxurious is about to find out if corporate ownership kills cool. CitizenM's CEO Lennert De Jong believes Marriott's approach to tech and service are very promising. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 1 place · 06/20/2025 11:17 EDT

Luxury Hotel CEOs: Wealth Boom in India and China Is Driving Travel Demand

Hotel executives agreed that the global luxury market is increasingly defined by travelers once overlooked by Western strategies. Read more ›

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Jade Wilson @ Skift · 06/20/2025 11:08 EDT

TikTok Ban Delayed Again: What It Means for Travel Brands

At this point, it’s unclear who might buy the app’s U.S. operations, but Trump's press secretary has said the President does not want the app to go dark. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 06/20/2025 06:48 EDT

Ixigo Lands $11 Million From Schroder Fund, Elevation Capital Trims Stake

Ixigo's focus on the next billion users in India, along with diversification and bet on profitable acquisitions has driven it to profitability in an already lucrative Indian market. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 06/20/2025 05:34 EDT

Boeing’s Political Cash, Bhutan's Crypto Tourism and U.S. Flight Spending

For Friday’s podcast we count up Boeing’s lobbying dollars, look at Bhutan’s crypto push, and add up flight bookings in the U.S. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/20/2025 00:42 EDT

Air India has said it will restore the full international schedule as soon as it's safe and stable to do so. For now, it’s focusing on keeping safety front and center. Read more ›

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Jade Wilson and Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 06/20/2025 00:01 EDT

Record 72 Million Americans Set to Travel for Fourth of July

The prediction feels somewhat optimistic given recent trends. But travelers continue to benefit from lower gas prices and have mostly continued to spend despite economic uncertainty. Read more ›

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