Welcome to a special weekend edition of Skiftâs regular newsletter, The Daily. You can subscribe here. And you can read all of Skiftâs Iran War coverage here. This week marked six years since Covid shut down global travel. That anniversary arrived with an unwelcome echo: another crisis in the Middle East, another corridor in chaos, and [âŠ] Read more âș
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Online travel agencies and suppliers have more flexible rebooking and refund policies during the Iran war than during the pandemic. But with the volume of customer support requests, customers sometimes don't get the assistance they deserve. Read more âș
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Even after the Covid shutdown forced airlines to rethink disruption management, the Middle East conflict shows the industry still struggles with the basics. Read more âș
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After Covid exposed how brittle travel's customer service infrastructure was, the industry pitched AI as the fix. Now, with the Middle East chaos, much of the tech that was supposed to help vanished from the narrative. Read more âș
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Beckons is turning two established lodge operators into a bigger luxury platform, with strong high-end demand and rising owner interest helping support expansion in remote, experience-led stays. Read more âș
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Minor International is confident in a rebound of travel to the UAE and is planning for a franchise-driven doubling of Middle East properties before 2030. Read more âș
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Covid was supposed to give airlines a playbook on how to accommodate customers during a massive disruption. But the war in the Middle East is throwing that playbook into doubt. Read more âș
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When a crisis hits, people crave comfort and stability. But for those caught in the Middle East conflict, with over 55% of flights canceled, a fare home came with a hefty price tag. Read more âș
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A closed-door gathering of senior travel leaders will examine the forces reshaping Indiaâs travel economy, from outbound demand and geopolitics to industry restructuring and the countryâs long-term inbound opportunity. Read more âș
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Alaskaâs reputation as a bucket list cruise destination rests largely on its wildlife encounters, especially whale sightings. MSC Cruises is treating its first season in the region as a research opportunity, exploring how marine science can guide operations in high-density wildlife corridors. Read more âș
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In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko unpack what higher fuel prices mean for airline economics, how this weekâs travel chaos felt in real life, and why new Skift Research suggests Gen Z may force the industry to rethink some big assumptions. Read more âș
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Marriott highlighted two forces shaping the hotel industry right now - geopolitical volatility and a race to build AI tools that keep travelers inside its direct channels. Read more âș
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For destinations, businesses and tourism boards trying to accelerate an emissions shift, framing green transport as a better journey, not a greener one, may be the more effective pitch. Read more âș
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Minor is using Wolseley to test whether a storied restaurant brand can become a broader luxury platform, starting in New York and likely next in Dubai. Read more âș
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All-inclusive vacations are becoming more popular with travelers, who are seeking highly personalized experiences and a wide range of activities that maximize their travel investments. New data proves that this is more than a trend. Read more âș
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A combination of the Iran war and Indiaâs reliance on imported fuel is shutting down hotel kitchens and train galleys while sending up airline ticket prices. Read more âș
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On todayâs Skift Daily Briefing, â Sarah Dandashyâ breaks down how shifting Canadian demand is reshaping airline routes, why Hilton sees massive upside if the U.S. rebuilds inbound travel strategy, and how Airbnbâs latest leadership hire supports its push to scale services, experiences, and trip planning in one ecosystem. Read more âș
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Hyatt's luxury-heavy customer base is rerouting trips rather than avoiding travel after recent violence in Mexico and a war in Iran. Read more âș
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Global travel flows depend heavily on just three airlines. When geopolitics disrupts one hub, the shock can quickly ripple worldwide. Read more âș
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With limited exceptions, the U.S. State Department is running the show right now in determining which Americans get onto flights out of Qatar. Read more âș
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The travel industryâs most important ecosystem story may be Montreal, where aviation DNA, patient capital, and a single Expedia office accidentally created a $15 billion infrastructure layer that much of the industry now runs on. Read more âș
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