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Daily Lodging Report

MCR Looks to Miami Hotels

MCR plans to build two eight-story hotels with a total of 400 rooms and additional parking facilities next to the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon.

Airlines

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Despite taking a hit from the Max 9 grounding, Alaska Airlines saw an uptick in travel demand, fueled by a full return of business travel.

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Tourism

Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

Amsterdam, one of the world's most popular destinations, has capped its hotel supply to put a ceiling on mass tourism.

Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

Announcements

Announcing the First Round of Speakers for Skift Short-Term Rental Summit

We are excited to announce an impressive lineup of speakers for the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit in June, featuring industry leaders from Airbnb, Marriott International, Expedia and more, promising valuable insights into the evolving short-term rental market.

Announcing the First Round of Speakers for Skift Short-Term Rental Summit

Skift Meetings

What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel in 2024

It's time to reevaluate the best destinations and properties for your events. Knowing what's new around the world is sure to give you plenty of new ideas.

What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel in 2024

Travel Technology

Apple Debuts Airplay for Hotels in 60 IHG Properties

Apple announced in June 2023 that it would make Airplay streaming available for hotel rooms, and now it's here in 60 properties under the IHG brand.

Apple Debuts Airplay for Hotels in 60 IHG Properties

Tourism

Dubai’s New Man-Made Island Promises Eco-Resorts and Wellness Facilities

A man-made island off the shore of Dubai promising to be environmental? Let's see.

Dubai’s New Man-Made Island Promises Eco-Resorts and Wellness Facilities

Hotels

Paris’ Best Hotels: Michelin Ratings Vs. Online Reviews

Michelin has debuted its first ratings for hotels. But when a tech firm crunched the numbers from traveler reviews across 140 sites, it found that crowd favorites clashed with Michelin's picks.

Paris’ Best Hotels: Michelin Ratings Vs. Online Reviews

Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Sets Sights on India’s Thriving Leisure Market

Hyatt currently has 50 hotels in 17 markets in India. Its next 50 will be in more diversified markets of India.

Hyatt Hotels Sets Sights on India’s Thriving Leisure Market

Tourism

Marriott Releases Lawrence of Arabia-Inspired Promo Campaign in Saudi

Nujuma opens next month as one of the most expensive hotels in Saudi Arabia.

Marriott Releases Lawrence of Arabia-Inspired Promo Campaign in Saudi

Business Travel

Mastercard’s New App Embraces Virtual Card Trend in Corporate Travel

Mastercard knows it’s not the only player in the world of mobile virtual cards. With its new app, Mastercard wants to stand out as an MVP in streamlining corporate travel while serving a wave of companies adopting this innovation.

Mastercard’s New App Embraces Virtual Card Trend in Corporate Travel