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Hotels
IHG posted its strongest quarter of hotel openings in recent years, as the hotel giant accelerates its global expansion plans.
Sean O'Neill | 4 hours ago
Tourism
Sheikh Hamdan has announced a new tourism masterplan in Dubai, one focused on culture rather than mega-malls and skyscrapers.
Josh Corder | 4 hours ago
Airlines
Qatar Airways is the latest carrier to switch its in-flight Wi-Fi to Starlink — and celebrated the milestone with a call with Elon Musk 35,000 feet in the air.
Meghna Maharishi | 4 hours ago
Announcements
Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas is less than a month away - take a look at who is planning to attend and add your company's name to the list. You won’t want to miss this exciting aviation event.
Nicole Meyer | 5 hours ago
Boeing 777X delays are forcing Cathay Pacific to strip out first class cabins without an immediate replacement. The company's senior leaders share their strategy with Skift.
Gordon Smith | 7 hours ago
Daily Lodging Report
Marriott International’s St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened its 60th global property, The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, offering luxury accommodations, signature Butler Service, and various dining and wellness amenities.
8 hours ago
As demand for luxury short-term vacation rentals rises in India, The Leela is seemingly seeking to leverage its established presence in the luxury hospitality space to capture more share of this market.
Bulbul Dhawan | 15 hours ago
Imagine converting a roadside billboard that you paste up once a season to an electronic screen with real-time pricing and images. That's how to think about Google's upgraded search ads.
Sean O'Neill | 20 hours ago
A report from last week's Lodging Conference points to a surge in hotel transactions due to maturing loans, growing construction, and renovation projects, despite labor challenges and softening RevPAR trends.
21 hours ago
Muscat is the ying to Dubai’s yang. Oman's roadmap doesn’t focus on glitzy mega-projects but rather sustainable growth and cultural preservation.
Colin Nagy | 1 day ago
Short-Term Rentals
The U.S. vacation and short-term rental market has seen its supply growth rate drop in half over two years. It's like watching a sprinter decide to take up power walking.
Sean O'Neill | 1 day ago
