Skift

News from Skift


Fresh news
Other news
older that 24 hours
Skift
Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/19/2025 02:31 EDT

Why Bhutan Went All-In on Crypto for Its Tourism Sector

Bhutan says it’s not chasing crypto fame, it’s only cutting travel friction. For artisans in remote villages and tourists sick of currency hassles, this is about ease. The system isn’t perfect, scaling it will be the real test. Read more ›

0

Skift
Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 06/19/2025 01:12 EDT

Brand USA's Challenges, Hotel Immigration Crackdown and Air India's Schedule Changes

On today’s pod we talk to Brand USA’s CEO, look at the immigration crackdown’s effect on hotels, and hear about Air India’s cutbacks. Read more ›

0

Skift
Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 06/19/2025 00:31 EDT

Why Bhutan Went All-In on Crypto for Its Tourism Sector

Bhutan says it’s not chasing crypto fame, it’s only cutting travel friction. For artisans in remote villages and tourists sick of currency hassles, this is about ease. The system isn’t perfect, scaling it will be the real test. Read more ›

11

Skift
Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 06/18/2025 23:00 EDT

Trujet to Return to Indian Skies: Eyes November Launch

India's aviation space is bustling with increasing number of regional airlines, aided by government's support. But in a change of pace, a defunct regional airline is now returning as a full-fledged national carrier to meet the growing demand. Read more ›

0

Skift
Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 06/18/2025 15:16 EDT

Air India Scales Back International Flights After Fatal Crash and Rising Regional Tensions

Air India said it was reducing widebody international service for a variety of reasons including: enhanced safety checks following last week’s deadly crash and growing conflict in the Middle East. Read more ›

7

Skift
Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 06/18/2025 14:51 EDT

U.S. Hotels Brace for Immigration Crackdowns as Worker Shortage Looms

Hotels may face a labor crisis as ICE enforcement tightens. The industry is reviewing how it complies with complex laws and recent changes to work authorizations. Read more ›

0

Skift
Andrea Doyle @ Skift 3 place · 06/18/2025 13:28 EDT

Budget Cut Risks, Sluggish Travel: Brand USA CEO on Managing a Critical Moment

Brand USA is once again in the political crosshairs, and proposed cuts come at a time when U.S. travel is already struggling. Read more ›

1

Skift
Darin Graham @ Skift · 06/18/2025 13:06 EDT

Iceland’s Glaciers Are Shrinking: What's the Risk to Tourism?

Instead of just watching glaciers vanish, Iceland's tourism sector should start preparing now for a future where they no longer exist. Read more ›

1

Skift
Josh Corder @ Skift · 06/18/2025 10:36 EDT

Saudi Low-Cost Carrier Flynas Launches IPO, But Israel-Iran Conflict Weighs on Market

Flynas is the first Middle Eastern airline to go public in nearly two decades — but its timing is far from ideal. Renewed regional tensions just days before the debut have caused regional airline stocks to slip. Read more ›

0

Skift
Justin Dawes @ Skift · 06/18/2025 10:05 EDT

Canary Technologies Founders: What’s Next After Raising $80 Million for Hotel Tech

Funding has been tight for travel tech startups, but Canary Technologies hasn't had much trouble. Read more ›

0

Skift
Gordon Smith @ Skift · 06/18/2025 09:19 EDT

Boeing's Transparency Push as Air India Investigation Continues

Following a rare public update after last week’s crash, we now have a clearer view of how Boeing plans to manage consumer, customer, and regulatory relationships. Read more ›

0

Skift
Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 3 place · 06/18/2025 05:02 EDT

Indian Aviation Regulator Says ‘No Major Safety Concerns’ in Air India’s Boeing 787 Fleet 

With the Boeing 787 checks flagging no concerns, all eyes are now on the recovered black box to ascertain what caused the Air India plane to crash on June 12. Read more ›

2

Skift
Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 06/18/2025 03:47 EDT

A Google Hotels Threat, JetBlue Cost Cutting and Dual-Brand Hotels

For today’s episode we look at threats to Google Travel, more hotels with a dual identity, and JetBlue’s money woes. Read more ›

0

Skift
Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 06/18/2025 01:16 EDT

MakeMyTrip to Raise $2.6 Billion to Cut China's Trip.com Group Stake

MakeMyTrip cutting back Trip.com's role might be a sign that ownership structures are no longer just numbers on a chart. They are tied to bigger questions around national interest, transparency, and trust. Read more ›

2

Skift
Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 06/17/2025 23:00 EDT

India’s Roseate Hotels to Expand Globally — Inside the CEO’s Plans

Even as India's hospitality space is thriving, not all companies are looking at rapid expansion. Roseate Hotels and Resorts is focusing on smaller properties that offer exclusive experiences to drive profitability. Read more ›

1

Skift
Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 06/17/2025 16:56 EDT

Expedia Makes Gains as Google Hotels Is Increasingly 'Bruised'

Google Hotels is still strong, but weakened by the Digital Markets Act — and Google's own AI Overviews. Agentic AI may one day make the changes we've seen to date under the DMA a mere footnote in the evolution of travel search. Read more ›

2

Skift
Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 06/17/2025 14:32 EDT

Two Brands, One Roof: Why Dual-Brand Hotels Are on the Rise

Dual-brand hotels reflect the hotel industry's new priorities: leaner costs to build and appealing to different types of guests. Read more ›

9

Skift
Adam Stacey @ Skift · 06/17/2025 13:37 EDT

Skift IDEA Awards Deadline Extended to June 30 Due to Overwhelming Demand

The Skift IDEA Awards deadline has been extended to June 30 due to overwhelming demand and high interest from across the travel industry. This gives entrants two extra weeks to submit their most innovative work for recognition. Read more ›

0

Skift
Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 06/17/2025 13:16 EDT

Airlines Cancel Flights and Divert Routes as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

The latest set of cancellations come as airlines had started to resume flights to the region. Read more ›

10

Most popular sources

  • You see 860 news out of 860.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
Business Insider 20% 5
Wired 16% 8
The Verge 10% 2
Android Authority 9% 3
Eurogamer.net 8% 8
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

11.07.2025 13:56
Last update: 13:51 EDT.
News rating updated: 20:51.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2025