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Short-Term Rentals

Sonder Rivals Take Over Some of Its Properties

Landlords approached Sonders' rivals to take over properties where Sonder was trying to renegotiate terms or exit from master leases.

Sonder Rivals Take Over Some of Its Properties

Hotels

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Bets on Big Cities With New Timeshare Collection

Think beyond the beach. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is shaking up the timeshare game by debuting a City Collection of properties in response to growing demand.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Bets on Big Cities With New Timeshare Collection

Airlines

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Michael O'Leary says Southwest's all-inclusive fares are a sign that the airline has lost its 'passion' for low-cost travel.

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Hotels

IHG is Reviving a Forgotten Dubai Skyscraper Launched in 2007

Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina is opening 2028, 21 years after the tower was conceptualized.

IHG is Reviving a Forgotten Dubai Skyscraper Launched in 2007

Online Travel

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Travel Tools

Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tools, the U.S. State Department's new approach to visa wait times, and Australia's new record number of Indian tourists.

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Travel Tools

Skift Meetings

Industry Celebrates Its Purpose in April

Between the PCMA-led Business Events Industry Week and the U.S. Travel-led Global Meetings Industry Day, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate the industry in April

Industry Celebrates Its Purpose in April

Tour Operators

Intrepid Travel Highlights Importance of India For 2030 Strategy— India Report

India is a land of numerous local cultures and experiences, which can substantially enhance Intrepid's offerings for tourists in the country.

Intrepid Travel Highlights Importance of India For 2030 Strategy— India Report

Business Travel

What an Amex GBT-CWT Merger Means For Expedia and Booking.com

As in the planned American Express Global Business Travel Group merger with CWT, many marriages have in-law issues.

What an Amex GBT-CWT Merger Means For Expedia and Booking.com

Daily Lodging Report

CitizenM’s Potential Sale Highlights Value in Boutique Sector

The owners of the CitizenM hotel chain, valued at 2 billion euros five years ago and now expected to double in sale price, are considering selling the rapidly expanded brand with over 40 global locations.

Tourism

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

The U.S. government is putting more financial resources toward cutting its excessive visa wait times. Let's hope it gets the job done.

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

Cruises

Carnival Estimates Baltimore Bridge Impact on Cruises

Carnival is the first cruise line to note the potential impact of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on the industry. A key port will be temporarily unavailable.

Carnival Estimates Baltimore Bridge Impact on Cruises