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Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Skift Meetings

Associations Look to the Future

The future of association meetings was explored in the most apropos setting, the headquarters of ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, during Business Events Industry Week.  

Associations Look to the Future

Airlines

Airlines Divert and Cancel Flights After Israel Attacks Iran

Iran may have reopened its airspace following Israel's retaliatory attack, but will carriers risk flying over the two countries?

Airlines Divert and Cancel Flights After Israel Attacks Iran

Hotels

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

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