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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 1 place · 12/12/2025 10:36 EDT

It’s Not Just Social Media. Here’s All the Data the U.S. Wants from Travelers

Extreme vetting, along with more travel fees, could deter tourists ahead of major events like the World Cup. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 2 place · 12/12/2025 13:41 EDT

The Ugly New Math Crushing Hotels

The math is bad. Rising wages, taxes, insurance premiums, and other costs are outrunning revenue growth at many hotels. Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/12/2025 09:51 EDT

How to Use Skift Megatrends 2026: A Playbook for Travel Operators

The next 12–24 months will reward operators who act on trends early, not those who wait for certainty. Read more

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Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi + Skift @ Skift · 12/12/2025 13:34 EDT

Why Culture Is Becoming Abu Dhabi’s Most Valuable Tourism Asset

The global appetite for authentic travel is increasingly central to demand, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is meeting it with scale and intention. Its cultural strategy shows a destination treating curiosity as its most valuable currency. Read more

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IBS Software + Skift @ Skift · 12/12/2025 10:06 EDT

How AI-First Thinking Is Reshaping Airline Innovation

Travel brands are racing to adopt AI, but real progress comes from rebuilding foundations rather than layering tech onto legacy systems. Airlines that take an AI-first approach can operate proactively, personalize at scale, and deliver smoother experiences. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 12/11/2025 15:03 EDT

An Existential Threat? Booking Exec Sees AI as an Expansion Opportunity

Booking's CFO thinks artificial intelligence can put his company on the offensive rather than the defensive. The odds are long but based on past performance you can't count them out. Read more

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Bailey Schulz and Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 3 place · 12/11/2025 12:55 EDT

International Travel to the U.S. Has Dropped for 7 Straight Months

A full recovery in inbound tourism isn't expected until 2029, and new fees and vetting requirements won't help. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 12/11/2025 12:36 EDT

LVMH’s Belmond Upgrades Its Hotels While Rivals Chase Scale

Belmond is renovating its classic luxury hotels rather than playing the game of scaling up fast. Read more

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New Orleans & Company + Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/11/2025 09:19 EDT

3 Ways Corporate Meetings in New Orleans Can Fuel Creativity

Beyond the everyday challenges of organizing memorable events that move the needle for companies, today's planners are under mounting pressure to inspire a burned-out workforce. New Orleans combines its rich history, deep culture, and modern innovation to host corporate experiences that spark creativity and foster connection. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 12/11/2025 08:00 EDT

JetBlue’s First Lounge to Debut at JFK: Here’s a Look Inside 

JetBlue’s first-ever lounge is bigger than expected and is stylish. Some won't like the grab-and-go food, but a kitchen with hot meals is coming. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 12/11/2025 02:12 EDT

IndiGo Chairman Admits Failures, Rejects Claims Airline ‘Engineered’ Meltdown

For IndiGo, the past week exposed how quickly a large, tightly scheduled network can unravel, and how hard it is to restore confidence once it does. The airline’s brand has long been built on punctuality and predictability. The scale and speed of this disruption challenge both. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/10/2025 23:00 EDT

India’s $72 Billion Wedding Season Is Reshaping Travel, Again

With every passing year, the budgets for Indian weddings are increasing as couples seek to make their big day more aligned to their personal tastes. Hotels, villas, palaces - all stand to benefit. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 1 place · 12/10/2025 14:34 EDT

TUI Group Targets Nearly $300 Million in Cost Cuts

Artificial intelligence will play a role in TUI Group’s efforts to bring down costs within its markets and airline division. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 12/10/2025 14:19 EDT

Boom CEO: Powering AI Data Centers Will Speed Path to Supersonic Flights

Boom Supersonic is now providing turbines to data centers to help fuel the AI boom. The company’s CEO says the move won’t detract from its ambitions of reviving supersonic flight. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift 1 place · 12/10/2025 14:11 EDT

Google’s Latest Test Could Erode Travel Search Referrals Even More

Google is collapsing the gap between quick answers and deeper chats in mobile search. For travel brands, this could mean more queries — from inspiration to booking — will run through conversational interfaces, not blue links. Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 12/10/2025 12:30 EDT

Airlines Warn Green Jet Fuel Goals Are Falling Apart

Aviation's climate plans are unraveling, and airlines say Europe’s SAF mandates are making things worse. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 3 place · 12/10/2025 10:18 EDT

Expedia Agrees to Buy Experiences Platform Tiqets to Bolster Its B2B Offering

Expedia's acquisition of Tiqets is the latest indication of the online travel agency's B2B tilt. It's certainly a niche that provides Expedia with an open lane. Read more

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Amperity + Skift @ Skift · 12/10/2025 10:00 EDT

Q&A: Closing the Personalization Gap in Travel 

Travel’s personalization ambitions outpace its readiness. Closing that gap starts with unified, trusted data that serves as the foundation for real recognition, relevance, and loyalty. Read more

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Evermore Orlando Resort + Skift @ Skift · 12/10/2025 10:00 EDT

Q&A: From Multi-Gen to Group Getaways – Evolving the Art of Staying Together

Group travel is entering a new golden age, fueled by travelers’ desire for connection, comfort, and flexibility. Evermore Orlando is redefining what it means to stay together, blending the best of vacation homes and luxury hotels through a philosophy of “residential hospitality” that caters to every generation. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 12/10/2025 09:33 EDT

Hilton Execs Bet on Luxury as Wealthy Travelers Fuel Global Boom

Hilton is finally converting years of luxury planning into actual hotel openings, targeting gaps in markets that competitors have left open. Read more

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Hayley Skirka @ Skift · 12/10/2025 09:29 EDT

The Gulf’s Cruise Market Has Lagged. That Could Soon Change

A unified visa and new regional coordination signal a turning point for one of the region’s slowest growing tourism segments. Read more

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Rafat Ali @ Skift 3 place · 12/10/2025 08:26 EDT

U.S. Moves to Require 5 Years of Social Media History from Visa-Waiver Visitors

For an inbound tourism sector already fighting headwinds, this move transforms the seamless ESTA process into a privacy minefield, likely pushing hesitant European and Asian travelers toward friendlier borders. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift 1 place · 12/10/2025 00:01 EDT

Expect Record U.S. Holiday Travel This Year

Low gas prices and cruise demand are expected to fuel a 2025 holiday travel surge. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 12/09/2025 23:00 EDT

Indians Book Earlier and Spend More This Winter

India’s winter travel is growing in both volume and maturity. Earlier bookings, higher spend on experiences, and strong short-haul demand suggest a more confident, value-conscious traveler. Read more

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