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U.S. Ambassador Garcetti Wants More Americans Traveling to India: Full Video

Eric Garcetti wants more Americans to visit India — and he wants more Indians to visit the U.S. He talked to President Biden about visa wait times.

U.S. Ambassador Garcetti Wants More Americans Traveling to India: Full Video

Airlines

Air India CEO on the 180-Degree Transformation — Full Video

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has lofty ambitions for Air India. Once underinvested by the Indian government, Air India now 470 aircraft on order and hired thousands of new employees as part of an effort to turn its operations around.

Air India CEO on the 180-Degree Transformation — Full Video

Hotels

Oberoi Group CEO Vikram Oberoi on India’s Future in Hospitality – Full Video

The Oberoi Group understands its position among competitors and strives to differentiate itself through quality. The future of India's hotels and economy relies largely on a shared mission to empower the country's workforce and travelers.

Oberoi Group CEO Vikram Oberoi on India’s Future in Hospitality – Full Video

Airlines

Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

With journey times of around 10 hours, this new service will push the boundaries of the low-cost airline model.

Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

Hotels

IHG Signs 24 Hotel Projects in China, Reveals Latest Trends

The franchise model allows for rapid expansion and scalability, which is particularly helpful for a market like China, where the demand for accommodations is high.

IHG Signs 24 Hotel Projects in China, Reveals Latest Trends

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