U.S. boutique hotels showed strong financial results in 2024 but face a softening in demand in 2025 due to economic uncertainty. -Luke Martin Read more ›
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Sonder is waiting for a Marriott lifeline to kick in. For Marriott, this deal comes with reputational risks concerning the financial viability of its partner. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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As recently as last September, Dubai Tourism said it was going to move away from celebrity campaigns. But Millie Bobby Brown could be a strong draw for younger travelers. -Josh Corder Read more ›
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The diversity is still there, not least in Angelou's powerful prose, but it's also about the diverse destinations served by the airline – arguably a much safer corporate position amid intense culture wars. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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The hospitality talent crisis won’t solve itself. Industry leaders must invest in continuous employee development to close competency gaps in personalization, sustainability, and technology. Without decisive action, hospitality risks falling short in both service standards and employee retention. -Sommet Education + Skift Read more ›
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More Chinese tourists are now choosing Vietnam over Thailand. Smart visa policies could help keep it that way. The easier it is to get in, the more likely travelers, and their wallets, will follow. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Skift Asia Forum returns at a pivotal moment for the region’s travel industry. With new consumer behaviors, tech-led innovation, and a complex recovery still unfolding, this year’s conversations in Bangkok will help set the tone for what’s next across Asia. -Kanchi Jain Read more ›
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The shape of seating for 2030 is now set, but what airlines, designers and seatmakers do within those shapes will make or break their market position. -John Walton Read more ›
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Avelo’s decision to carry out deportation flights for ICE is unusual and risky for a commercial carrier. Typically, these are operated by charter airlines, most of which are not known to the public. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Political and economic storms make people more cautious with their money. For travelers, that means spending a little extra to protect trips they've already paid for. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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Business travel surged early in 2025, says data from the two largest travel management startups, Navan and Travelperk. Yet April was off to a weak start. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Popular TV shows like The White Lotus can strongly influence travel trends, a topic we discuss — along with other forces in the luxury sector — in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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A new guide from Wunderkind shows how identity marketing helps hotels reclaim direct bookings by converting anonymous visitors into engaged guests, reducing OTA dependence, and boosting revenue. -Wunderkind + Skift Read more ›
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The planes and passengers are back in the sky, but the financial fallout from last month’s shutdown at London’s Heathrow Airport is rumbling on. -Gordon Smith Read more ›
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The message from this week’s hospitality announcements is unambiguous: India is no longer a “potential” market, it is “the” market. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Frontier’s preliminary first-quarter outlook provides a glimpse into how economic uncertainty is affecting ultra-low-cost carriers. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›
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Booking's strength, which is Europe, and Expedia's, namely domestic U.S. travel, could give them somewhat of a shield if international travel to and from the U.S. tanks. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Marriott ditches mundane advertising tropes in its new marketing campaign. Instead, it tries to tap into the emotional alchemy of travel itself. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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We sum up the answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including the cost of United's credit cards and lounge memberships and how several major travel brands are utilizing AI. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Avoiding widespread trade wars will help avoid the worst economic outcomes, but most signs point to a slowdown. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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