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Airlines
These women leaders are the travel industry’s disruptors and innovators, and you can bet they’re on more than one shortlist for the next big thing.
Sarah Kopit | 10 mins ago
Experiences
This time around, Airbnb wants to make its experience more affordable and more unique to Airbnb. It also wants to merchandise them differently than last time around.
Dennis Schaal | 48 mins ago
Tourism
We all read about Saudi Arabia's ambitious giga-projects and want for international tourists, but for now, business is still coming from more traditional sources.
Josh Corder | 2 hours ago
Skift Meetings
Sotheby’s and Marriott have teamed up to auction off two high-end travel experiences. With bidding closing soon, are these exclusive packages extraordinary enough to attract the VIPs they are aimed at?
4 hours ago
The University of Hawai’i moved its 700-person summit from Hilton Hawaiian Village, where it has been held for the last 10 years, to its campus due to the hotel workers' strike.
Destination charges. Administrative fees. Water excise taxes. Hotel fees can add 30 to 40% to a meeting budget.
7 hours ago
Daily Lodging Report
Strong passenger demand, in-person events, and positive industry momentum are driving business travel growth, with global passenger demand up 9.1%, hotel occupancy nearing 70%, and steady travel demand expected through the next quarter.
While China’s visa exemptions simplify travel, they alone cannot bring back 2019’s robust visitor numbers. Without a full recovery of flight capacity, particularly in top markets, the tourism boost China is hoping for may remain out of reach.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 hours ago
Podcasts
Today's podcast looks at Rome's tourism overload, Southwest's investor challenges, and three key travel insights.
Rashaad Jorden | 11 hours ago
The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near.
Bulbul Dhawan | 16 hours ago
Hotel construction in Los Angeles has significantly declined, with many projects facing foreclosure or bankruptcy, and financing difficulties limiting new developments.
21 hours ago
