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Airlines

Boeing to Plead Guilty to Criminal Fraud Charge in 737 Max Probe

If the plea deal is accepted by the judge, it would make The Boeing Company a convicted felon. This in itself could have serious consequences for the firm.

Gordon Smith | 2 hours ago

Tourism

Thailand to End Duty-Free on Arrival Shopping at 8 Major Airports

No, this doesn’t mean that the Thai government wants you to stop shopping; they're just nudging travelers to splurge locally and boost the economy!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 hours ago

Airline Weekly

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Short-Term Rentals

The Future of Short-Term Rentals in India

Established brands and rising Millennial and Gen Z demand are transforming India's travel landscape through authentic, immersive short-term rentals.

Varsha Arora, Skift | 10 hours ago

Tourism

India’s Next Budget: What Travel Executives Want

Earlier this year, the Indian government gave a boost to the tourism budget for development, but cut down the global promotion allocation by 97%. Now, as the final Budget is around the corner, the industry is hoping for a more significant resolution to its challenges.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

Startups

Flying Taxis, Jet Fuel, Hotel Booking: Funding for These 17 Travel Startups Tops $300 Million

There was a lot of variety in this group of startups: flying taxis, skiing tours, renewable jet fuel, loyalty, pest control, luggage, and a new travel media brand.

Justin Dawes | 3 days ago

Hotels

Extended-Stay Hotel Boom Gets a Reality Check

While the extended-stay hotel boom may be more of a slow burn than a supernova, hotel brands with patience and deep pockets may find the long-term rewards to be substantial.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Skift Meetings

What’s New for Meetings and Events Across the U.S.

Explore what's new in destination campaigns, venue and hotel openings, and airline routes at 43 destinations across the U.S.

3 days ago

Airline Weekly

Air France’s Olympic Headache

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine why this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris are likely to be a financial drag on Air France.

3 days ago

Short-Term Rentals

Summer’s Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets

Mid-sized cities are becoming the new hotspots for July 4th getaways.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 days ago

Airlines

How Will the New U.K. Government Change the Airline Industry?

After a snap U.K. election, the results are in. A landslide for the Labour party means aviation pledges should soon turn into practice. The industry will be watching.

Pranjal Pande, Skift | 3 days ago