Alexa Plus Learned to Order Pizza. Travel Booking Is Next
Food ordering is Amazon's dress rehearsal for voice-driven travel planning and booking — a move that could put Alexa between travelers and travel suppliers.
2026 Archives
Kempinski Selects Prague Monastery for First Acquisition In 55 Years
Kempinski’s strategy hinges on being extremely selective. In today’s luxury market, scarcity could sell better than scale.
Airbnb Chief Business Officer Discussed How Flights Could Fit Into Expansion Strategy
The question isn't whether Airbnb will eventually add flights or not. The issue is in what manner will Airbnb do it.
GMH Hotels: Is Marriott Going Too Far With 39 Brands?
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down Marriott Hotels’ launch of its 39th brand: a wellness-focused concept in Italy,…
Accor’s 525-Page Filing Reveals Ennismore Is Driving Growth
Ennismore is the engine behind Accor's best-performing division. The open question is whether the high margins and fast growth can continue after a potential IPO.
You Can Enter the Skift IDEA Awards in Under 90 Minutes. Here’s How.
Pressed for time but still want to enter the Skift IDEA Awards? You can get a strong submission within 90 minutes and come back to improve it before the deadline.
Marriott India Tells Gen Z to Clock Off on Time — and Says It’s Working
The hospitality industry has long been debating the causes of India’s poor talent retention. Marriott claims the solution lies with the companies.
Turkey’s Tourism Board Is Betting Indian Cultural Ties Can Outrun Politics
The harsh stance of Indian travelers against Turkey is not dampening the Middle Eastern country’s spirits and efforts in reaching out to this market. Instead, it is looking at ways to bypass the nationalism-driven sentiments, and catch demand where it can.
The End of ‘Incredible India’
“Incredible India” was built to attract outsiders, but the center of gravity in Indian travel has shifted from selling the country abroad to building for travelers at home.
What Leaders Actually Take Away From Skift Asia Forum
A room full of senior travel leaders is only valuable if you leave thinking differently. That’s the bar Skift Asia Forum sets and consistently clears.