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Partnerships are a big trend for airlines as loyalty programs continue to rake in billions of dollars. Delta also has partnerships with Starbucks, Ticketmaster and Hertz.

The UK’s new mandate for sustainable aviation fuel aims to cut emissions but could raise flight prices. While environmentally ambitious, it faces debate over who will bear the extra costs.

Domestic demand in the form of weddings, business travel and MICE is leading to record occupancy levels in the Indian hotel industry. However, lack of foreign arrivals continues to be a sore spot.

While some destinations may have shifted focus away from waiting for Chinese travelers to return, those still targeting this market need to adapt. The message: Stay agile to meet the demands of a market that is regaining its momentum and redefining its priorities.

Thomas Reiner says the best case scenario for online travel agencies is that they lose commissions. And metasearch engines could become things of the past.

The European Commission may soon decide what Google must do to comply with the Digital Markets Act. In the experiences sector, GetYourGuide's proposed advertising changes may be an improvement for platforms and operators, but is the lack of price comparison among companies what travelers really want?

There are huge stakes in how AI in travel will develop. And the truth is no one can say for certain at this point how it will play out.

Navan isn't ready to say more about going public, but some new hires point toward that still being the plan.

While these are very early days, the return of Qatar Airways to Damascus could tempt other international carriers to put the Syrian capital back on the route map.

There's a funny thing about ultra-luxury: You want to grow because growth economies of scale are real. But also, if you grow too much, you're not exclusive anymore. Kerzner aims to thread that needle.

Skift’s new Climate Hub will spotlight real advances in travel sustainability. By pairing solutions-based journalism with private backing from Intrepid Travel, this initiative will hold the industry accountable and separate genuine progress from hollow rhetoric.

Southeast Asia’s tourism race is heating up. And with destinations like Thailand and Vietnam making strong plays, Malaysia will need to up its game. It’s also a chance for the destination to diversify its offerings and attract fresh audiences in a crowded regional race.