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Skift Meetings

Does Remote Work Make Less of an Impact on the Environment?

Many meeting and event professionals work from home. Climate benefits are associated with not commuting to an office, but home setups aren’t the most environmentally friendly.

46 mins ago

Announcements

Why You Should Enter the Skift IDEA Awards

If you have an exciting project to share, the Skift IDEA Awards could be the perfect opportunity to present your work on a global stage. Don’t delay - prices increase today.

Adam Stacey | 2 hours ago

Hotels

Choice Hotels Boosts Global Pipeline

Choice Hotels is shrugging off concerns about softening travel demand.

Sean O'Neill | 2 hours ago

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Rules Out a Merger for Now

Tripadvisor apparently got an offer it was easy to refuse.

Dennis Schaal | 4 hours ago

Business Travel

World Cup Tickets: Corporations Are Beating the Fans

Today's podcast looks at early World Cup losses, Disney’s park dependence, and the Gulf’s coming unified visa.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 hours ago

Airlines

What’s Driving International Gains For Indian Airlines? – India Report

There has been a surge in international travel among Indians, powered by increase in spending power. Indian airlines, to serve this growth in demand, are expanding their operations.

Bulbul Dhawan | 12 hours ago

Airlines

Automatic Refunds Makes It Into FAA Bill After Much Debate

The Senate Commerce Committee added a provision that would let customers receive automatic refunds whenever flights are significantly delayed or canceled.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 hours ago

Business Travel

World Cup Tickets Will Go to Corporations, Not Fans

The visitor profile for World Cup 2026 is trending toward corporate group travelers. Individual tourists are being left out.

Dawit Habtemariam | 18 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott Vacations Beats First-Quarter Estimates

Marriott Vacations exceeded first quarter 2024 expectations, with steady EBITDA performance and a large share buyback, despite underwhelming results in its core Vacation Ownership segment.

18 hours ago

Business Travel

Amex Global Business Travel Sees Big Gains From Tech Customers

Big companies are on the move again, but the business travel growth engine — small- to medium-sized businesses — took a step back because of high interest rates and inflation.

Dennis Schaal | 18 hours ago

Hotels

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sees Timeshare Growth – Except in West Maui

The timeshare company wants to put the Maui wildfires in the rearview mirror. Sluggish demand and a tight labor market in the area impacted by the fires have slowed its post-pandemic momentum.

Sean O'Neill | 18 hours ago