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Hurricane Milton Prep, Mandarin Oriental’s Plans and Thriving Travel

Today's podcast looks at aviation hurricane prep in Florida, Mandarin Oriental’s expansion plans, and the latest from the Skift Travel Health Index.

Rashaad Jorden | 21 mins ago

Hurricane Milton Prep, Mandarin Oriental’s Plans and Thriving Travel

Tourism

How Thailand Is Using AI to Tap into Gen Z’s Love for Spiritual Tourism

Thailand's move to blend AI with spiritual tourism isn’t just a clever marketing tactic, it’s about reshaping what travel means in a digital world. The real question is, will other destinations jump on this trend, or will Thailand’s unique mix of ancient beliefs and modern tech stay one-of-a-kind?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 hours ago

How Thailand Is Using AI to Tap into Gen Z’s Love for Spiritual Tourism

Tourism

India Gets Another Travel Credit Card – India Report

The new travel credit card by MakeMyTrip and ICICI Bank taps into the growing credit cards segment in India. However, its success will depend on its ability to distinguish itself in a rapidly growing market.

Bulbul Dhawan | 5 hours ago

India Gets Another Travel Credit Card – India Report

Podcasts

Can India’s New Tourism Push Close the Gap in Inbound Travel?

India needs to close the gap between its thriving outbound market and untapped inbound potential, along with what the future might hold for the country's place in global tourism.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 hours ago

Can India’s New Tourism Push Close the Gap in Inbound Travel?

Daily Lodging Report

Choice Hotels Introduces Design Package for Hoteliers 

Choice Hotels International is expanding its portfolio of solutions for its extended-stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box, a modular design package.

10 hours ago

Airlines

Airports and Airlines Brace for Hurricane Milton

Major Florida airports are planning to suspend operations due to Hurricane Milton as the region continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 hours ago

Airports and Airlines Brace for Hurricane Milton

Announcements

Why You Should Attend Skift Aviation Forum With Your Whole Team

Bring your entire team to Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas on November 12 to maximize both insights and savings.

Nicole Meyer | 13 hours ago

Why You Should Attend Skift Aviation Forum With Your Whole Team

Tourism

Travel Gains Despite Recession Concerns: Skift Travel Health Index

The global travel industry continues to thrive, with Asia Pacific and North America leading the charge.

Saniya Zanpure | 16 hours ago

Travel Gains Despite Recession Concerns: Skift Travel Health Index

Airlines

Gulf Air CEO Teases U.S. Launch as Expansion Plans Gather Pace

Decades before Emirates and Etihad graced the skies, Gulf Air leveraged its location to bridge east and west. Outclassed by the new(ish) kids on the block, Bahrain's national carrier is back on the offensive and hoping to grow its way back to profitability and global relevance.

Gordon Smith | 16 hours ago

Gulf Air CEO Teases U.S. Launch as Expansion Plans Gather Pace

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand

New CEO Laurent Kleitman thinks there's room to grow. The question is: Can he do it without sacrificing the details that make Mandarin Oriental special?

Sean O'Neill | 18 hours ago

Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand

Daily Lodging Report

Growth Disparity in Asia-Pacific Hotel Markets

CoStar's STR reports uneven growth across Asia-Pacific markets in 2024, with Japan and Vietnam showing the strongest potential for continued growth.

20 hours ago