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Tourism

India’s Latest Tourism Play: 100,000 Free Visas, New Destinations, Local Hosts

India is getting serious about attracting more tourists — and it's about more than just free visas. With the government and private sector working together, India is playing the long game.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 day ago

India’s Latest Tourism Play: 100,000 Free Visas, New Destinations, Local Hosts

Airlines

Can Etihad Double in Size by 2030? Commercial Chief Arik De Exclusive Interview

Etihad’s fresh management team is seeking to avoid the mistakes of the past and deliver blockbuster growth. Speaking exclusively to Skift, Arik De tells us why this time is different.

Gordon Smith | 1 day ago

Can Etihad Double in Size by 2030? Commercial Chief Arik De Exclusive Interview

Short-Term Rentals

Sonder Lost Nearly $80 Million More in 2022 Than Previously Stated, Focuses on Marriott Integration

The implementation of the Marriott partnership can't come soon enough for Sonder, and it won't kick in until 2025.

Dennis Schaal | 2 days ago

Sonder Lost Nearly $80 Million More in 2022 Than Previously Stated, Focuses on Marriott Integration

Luxury

Congrats, You’re the ‘World’s Best’ Hotel. Now Comes the Hard Part

Awards are great, but running a consistent operation in the face of increased scrutiny is a challenge.

Colin Nagy | 2 days ago

Congrats, You’re the ‘World’s Best’ Hotel. Now Comes the Hard Part

Podcasts

Big Impact Conversations from Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Travel industry leaders spoke at the recent Skift Global Forum. Here are the highlights.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 days ago

Big Impact Conversations from Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Airline Weekly

El Al Comes Out on Top this Quarter

From household names to niche regional players, we examine the carriers that had the strongest performance in the all-important second quarter.

2 days ago
El Al Comes Out on Top this Quarter

Hotels

Diriyah Gate: Inside Saudi’s $63 Billion Tourism Project

Diriyah Gate's CEO Jerry Inzerillo believes the project will be as vibrant as Marrakech by 2030, yet the first hotel only opens in January. Can his team pull it off?

Sean O'Neill and Josh Corder, Skift | 2 days ago

Diriyah Gate: Inside Saudi’s $63 Billion Tourism Project

Tourism

It’s Not Just Taylor Swift: Hotels in Abu Dhabi Sell Out for Coldplay

Formed in 1997, Coldplay still seems to have the star power to rock cities. Abu Dhabi is the latest to feel this effect, where a Premier Inn costs $300 when they're in town.

Josh Corder | 2 days ago

It’s Not Just Taylor Swift: Hotels in Abu Dhabi Sell Out for Coldplay

Airlines

Southwest Leadership Makes Its Case With New Products, Capacity Cuts

As Elliott continues to press its case for new leadership at Southwest, the carrier unveiled a slate of changes ranging from assigned seats to airline partnerships at its investor day on Thursday.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

Southwest Leadership Makes Its Case With New Products, Capacity Cuts

Tourism

How India Plans to Increase Tourism’s Share of the Economy

Easing congestion. Adding air capacity. India has a long list of areas to invest in to capitalize on strong travel demand.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

How India Plans to Increase Tourism’s Share of the Economy

Podcasts

Mallorca’s Visitor Boom, Hotels and AI and Southwest’s Optimism

Today's podcast looks at hotels grappling with AI, Mallorca's continued overtourism, and Southwest's revenue bump.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 days ago

Mallorca’s Visitor Boom, Hotels and AI and Southwest’s Optimism