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delta air lines Archives - Skift
Delta’s latest results are in and the fuel price challenge is front and center. Gordon, Jay, and Meghna dive into what the numbers say about the airline’s...
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https://research.skift.com/author/lindsey-roeschke/
Lindsey Roeschke Archives - Skift Research
We take for granted that Gen Z's will be just as avid travelers as their older Millennial peers; that might be a bad assumption. Gen Zs still like to vacation...
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https://research.skift.com/sectors/online-travel/
Online Travel Archives - Skift Research
Track the evolution of online travel. From OTAs to fintech booking models, explore how digital platforms compete for travelers in a fast-changing market.
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https://skift.com/tag/airbnb/
airbnb Archives - Skift
OTA investors celebrated OpenAI's checkout retreat. They missed how AI is already reshaping trip discovery.
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https://research.skift.com/author/athira-thoppil/
Athira Thoppil Archives - Skift Research
The 2026 travel landscape is increasingly bifurcated. Visa-free policies and growing airline capacity are accelerating growth in the East, while the West must...
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https://skift.com/tag/booking-holdings/
booking holdings Archives - Skift
Breaking news, interviews, and ongoing reporting on all of Booking Holdings' brands including Priceline, Kayak, and Booking.com
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American Airlines Archives - Skift
Air travel has entered a new era, and airlines are redesigning the travel experience from the ground up. For American Airlines, this means leveraging AI,...
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https://skift.com/author/bailey-schulz/
Bailey Schulz Archives - Skift
Other countries aren't raising their U.S. travel risk ratings, but they are adding footnotes.
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https://skift.com/tag/ihg/
ihg Archives - Skift
Marriott alone owes loyalty members $4 billion in unredeemed points. Across seven hotel giants, the total tops $11 billion. The numbers signal strength, not...
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https://skift.com/author/sean-oneill/
Sean O'Neill Archives - Skift
Sean O’Neill is Skift's Senior Hospitality Editor. Sean's forte is reporting, and he's broken multiple industry scoops.
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https://skift.com/tag/business-travel/
business travel Archives - Skift
The RBC contract is a significant B2B win for fellow Canadian company, Hopper. Exclusivity may have been a precedent that Expedia saw as too limiting.
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https://skift.com/author/seth-borko/
Seth Borko Archives - Skift
Airline leadership shakeups, alliance shifts, and AI-driven discovery are all hitting travel at once. In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit...
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Podcasts Archives - Skift
On Monday’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane break down Airbnb’s next big move and...
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https://skift.com/tag/loyalty/
loyalty Archives - Skift
The customer is technically in charge of booking decisions, but social media and AI systems are increasingly making the decisions for them.
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https://skift.com/tag/amadeus/
amadeus Archives - Skift
Artificial intelligence in travel is moving beyond experimentation. Now, the real challenge is scaling it across the industry’s complex systems. The companies...
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https://skift.com/tag/sustainable-aviation-fuel/
sustainable aviation fuel Archives - Skift
Singapore's decision to pause its SAF levy reflects the brutal economics of flying in 2026.
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https://research.skift.com/report-types/consumer-insights/
Consumer Insights Archives - Skift Research
Consumer trends and changes, including proprietary consumer surveys, country-specific and topic-specific deep-dives and best practices
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https://skift.com/author/colin-nagy/
Colin Nagy Archives - Skift
Montage is thinking deeply about how to grow while preserving its service culture and attention to detail.
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https://skift.com/author/sarah-kopit/
Sarah Kopit Archives - Skift
Jamie Dimon didn't write a travel memo per se, but he might as well have. Softening consumer demand, oil shocks, AI disruption, and an immigration crisis — the...
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https://skift.com/tag/hotels/
hotels Archives - Skift
Rather than competing on sheer scale, Radisson is pitching owners on speed, flexibility, and a more focused brand lineup, with Asia central to its growth...
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Navan Archives - Skift
Despite increasing importance of corporate travel, travel and expense pain points remain prevalent. Employees and managers alike still struggle with their...
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https://research.skift.com/sectors/consumer-habits/
Consumer Habits Archives - Skift Research
Discover consumer habits in travel: how Gen Z, millennials, and boomers search, shop, and book. Unpack trends in spending, decisions, and bookings.
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https://skift.com/author/sophie-wilkinson/
Sophie Wilkinson Archives - Skift
The UK Government is set to invite industry players to a roundtable event to discuss guest safety. The event could see ministers and companies discuss new...
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Expedia Group Archives - Skift
Expedia Group has long been a leader in B2B travel technology, but 2025 marks a turning point as the company seeks to clarify its solutions for partners...
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https://skift.com/tag/aviation/
aviation Archives - Skift
Hilton has faith in India’s mid market to drive growth, and it is relying on massive agreements with multiple companies for quick expansion.
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https://skift.com/author/adriana-lee/
Adriana Lee Archives - Skift
Google built the AI search surfaces displacing travel’s organic traffic. Now it’s bringing travel advertisers into the system that powers them — and the price...
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https://skift.com/author/darin-graham/
Darin Graham Archives - Skift
A group of 11 hotels and travel companies have pledged to halve food waste in support of a UN campaign.
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https://skift.com/tag/expedia/
expedia Archives - Skift
On this week's Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane break down the latest headlines shaping travel and...
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https://research.skift.com/sectors/destinations/
Destinations Archives - Skift Research
How tourism boards and destination marketers attract travelers. Get data-driven insights on tourism demand, traveler behavior, and competitive positioning.
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https://meetings.skift.com/tag/middle-east/
Middle East Archives - Skift Meetings
Some companies with incentive programs scheduled in the Middle East region are staying put — at least, for now.
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Accor Group Archives - Skift
As hotel brands compete on scale, technology, and loyalty ecosystems, Accor is positioning culture as a long-term source of differentiation. By investing in...
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https://skift.com/tag/premium-travel/
premium travel Archives - Skift
United is segmenting its business class and premium economy cabins, offering customers fares that are similar to basic economy.
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https://research.skift.com/sectors/airlines/
Airlines Archives - Skift Research
Explore in-depth airline industry research, covering market trends, business models, competitive strategies, and the future of aviation.
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https://skift.com/author/kim-woinski/
Kim Woinski Archives - Skift
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https://skift.com/author/dennis-schaal/
Dennis Schaal Archives - Skift
Dennis Schaal is Skift's Founding Editor and Executive Editor. Dennis has been a reporter focusing on online travel and short-term rentals for over twenty...
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https://skift.com/author/rafat-ali-with-ai-analysis/
Rafat Ali, with AI analysis Archives - Skift
When Marriott’s job listings are more technically specific than some OTAs, the old assumptions about who leads in travel tech are up for grabs in an...
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https://skift.com/tag/artificial-intelligence/
artificial intelligence Archives - Skift
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the dominant topic of the future in travel, and we’re keeping a close eye on it at Skift.
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https://skift.com/tag/events/
events Archives - Skift
Event agencies are becoming targets for misclassification of workers, and contractors who feel they should be classified as employees are pushing back.
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https://skift.com/tourism/
Tourism Archives - Skift
E-arrival cards save passengers from having to do paperwork just after disembarking a plane. But the initiative will only make a tiny dent to the bigger...
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https://skift.com/tag/wyndham/
wyndham Archives - Skift
Marriott alone owes loyalty members $4 billion in unredeemed points. Across seven hotel giants, the total tops $11 billion. The numbers signal strength, not...
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https://skift.com/author/rashaad-jorden/
Rashaad Jorden Archives - Skift
Rashaad Jorden is Skift's Associate Editor/Archivist. He often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI chatbot, for information.
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https://skift.com/author/miguel-neves/
Miguel Neves Archives - Skift
Most conferences are ramping up marketing efforts six months before doors open. Nordic Business Forum 2026 was already sold out by then — and the strategy...
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https://skift.com/tag/lufthansa/
lufthansa Archives - Skift
The race is on to prove eSAF supply can catch up with Europe’s mandates. But with plants taking four years to build, policymakers may have to consider...
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https://skift.com/author/becca-smith/
Becca Smith Archives - Skift
Skift Asia Forum 2026 is where senior leaders shaping Asia’s travel ecosystem come together to stress-test strategy, share insights, and see how decisions in...
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https://skift.com/tag/per-diem/
per diem Archives - Skift
Plans to modernize European border crossings are off to a rocky start, but the EU appears largely committed to its April 10 deadline for a full implementation.
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Intrepid Travel Archives - Skift
With more consumers holding travel companies accountable for their social and environmental impacts, the high-minded notion that purpose-led companies can also...
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https://skift.com/tag/mergers-and-acquisitions/
mergers and acquisitions Archives - Skift
With Lefay, Marriott aims to convince developers that a wellness-themed resort can command enough of a rate premium to justify a separate brand.
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https://skift.com/tag/asia-monthly/
asia monthly Archives - Skift
Grab is inching deeper into travel planning, using AI at scale to keep users inside its app. OTAs may be worried.
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https://skift.com/author/rafat-ali/
Rafat Ali Archives - Skift
The best airlines in America are also the most personality-dependent. The premium era is flattering both boards into thinking succession is a problem for...
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https://research.skift.com/author/varsha-arora/
Varsha Arora Archives - Skift Research
Global travel demand remains resilient, but the strongest growth opportunities are concentrated in emerging markets, where higher travel intent and rising...
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https://skift.com/tag/airlines/
airlines Archives - Skift
Heading up a major airline has never been easy. But in today’s environment, it may be one of the most relentless jobs in global business.
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https://skift.com/author/gordon-smith/
Gordon Smith Archives - Skift
Gordon Smith is Airlines Editor at Skift and Editor at Airline Weekly. He’s been writing about the sector for more than 15 years and enjoyed a front-row seat...
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https://skift.com/author/wil-slickers/
Wil Slickers Archives - Skift
On Monday’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane break down Airbnb’s next big move and...
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https://research.skift.com/sectors/business-travel/
Business Travel Archives - Skift Research
Get the latest business travel research, covering corporate travel policies, TMC strategies, expense trends, and the evolving landscape of work travel.
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https://skift.com/author/lex-haris/
Lex Haris Archives - Skift
In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, we unpack what may be the clearest signal yet that the U.S. travel system is under real strain.
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https://skift.com/author/lindsey-roeschke/
Lindsey Roeschke Archives - Skift
For years, the travel industry has coasted on millennial devotion. When it comes to connecting with Gen Z, brands are going to have to work harder.
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https://skift.com/author/barbara-scofidio/
Barbara Scofidio Archives - Skift
Strong leaders create space for others to contribute and ask good questions, but still must be able to make the tough decisions, says this Skift Meetings Woman...
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https://research.skift.com/author/ashab-rizvi/
Ashab Rizvi Archives - Skift Research
India is one of the fastest-growing outbound travel markets, one of the largest domestic travel ecosystems, and an underpenetrated inbound destination. The...
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https://skift.com/tag/jet-stream/
jet stream Archives - Skift
Delta is now grappling with elevated fuel costs, causing the carrier to cut capacity and raise fares. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the oil crisis is different...
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https://skift.com/tag/accor/
accor Archives - Skift
As hotel brands compete on scale, technology, and loyalty ecosystems, Accor is positioning culture as a long-term source of differentiation. By investing in...
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https://research.skift.com/sectors/marketing-media/
Marketing and Media Archives - Skift Research
How travel brands engage consumers through emerging tech and proven strategies. Get insights on digital marketing, media trends, and brand storytelling.
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https://skift.com/author/peden-doma-bhutia/
Peden Doma Bhutia Archives - Skift
Hyatt isn’t just aiming to grow its brand presence in India, it wants to build a brand rooted in the country’s own identity. Now, will this come from building...
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https://skift.com/author/alan-woinski/
Alan Woinski Archives - Skift
Accor opened its 800th hotel in Greater China as Vietnam's hotel market gains ground on rivals like Phuket across Asia. Plus, more hotel deal and development...
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https://research.skift.com/sectors/travel-tech/
Technology Archives - Skift Research
From AI to next-gen distribution, emerging technologies are reshaping the travel industry. Get insights on digital transformation and innovation.
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AWS Archives - Skift
In this brand talk from Skift Global Forum 2022, we hear from Steven M. Elinson, managing director of travel and hospitality at AWS, and Rick Fast, senior vice...
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Visa Archives - Skift
In a new report, Visa details how public and private interests can collaborate to make sustainable travel a reality and conquer the “say-do gap” between...
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https://skift.com/tag/british-airways/
british airways Archives - Skift
British Airways is taking the unusual step in permitting in-flight phone calls to take place on planes with Starlink. In the U.S., it is illegal to make such...
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https://skift.com/tag/meta/
meta Archives - Skift
Meta is building AI that could know travelers' social history and see their surroundings in real time. Google isn't there yet.
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https://skift.com/tag/live-tourism/
live tourism Archives - Skift
A single headline act can sell an event, or sink it. Wireless Festival’s cancellation underscores the risk of tying success to one polarizing figure.
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https://meetings.skift.com/podcast/
Skift Meetings Podcast Archives
Tune into our podcast for top tips, event technology trends, case studies, innovations, and destination updates from event industry leaders.
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