Everything you need to know about the business of travel today. Each episode covers new travel stories from Skift's editorial team. Listen to the latest developments at hotels, airlines, destinations, online booking sites, and more. Published Tuesday through Friday by 5am ET. For ongoing coverage, please visit Skift.com/news.
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Get the latest from the most-trusted travel industry news source. Skift sits down with creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs from across travel to discuss their insights and perspectives on the hows and whys of travelers’ habits, industry patterns, and the seismic changes happening across the industry. Listen for exclusive conversations with travel leaders and Skift's own in-house editors and analysts. Read the latest news every day at skift.com/news
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Trump’s Tariffs, Delta's Premium Issues and Strawberry's New Brands
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The potential U.S.-Canada trade war is currently on hold, but tariffs remain a threat, which could impact tourism as a weaker Canadian dollar may make U.S. travel more expensive, potentially leading to a $2.1 billion loss in spending. Columnist Colin Nagy highlights Delta Air Lines’ success in attracting premium travelers but argues it must improve…
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Kayak CEO on This Year’s Travel Megatrends
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In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, hosts Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko sit down with Steve Hafner, CEO of Kayak, in New York City to discuss this year’s travel Megatrends. They start with Skift’s lead Megatrend for 2025: The growing impact of live tourism on travel trends, highlighting how major events like Formula 1 races and Taylor Swift c…
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Hotel CEOs’ Diversity Embrace, D.C.’s Crash Investigation and Japan's Indian Tourist Boom
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Hotel industry leaders emphasize the importance of diversity for appealing to global travelers, employees, and investors, despite challenges from the Trump administration, with Wyndham's CEO highlighting mentorship programs for women and Black entrepreneurs. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal mid-air collision near Wa…
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American Air Crash, Travel's Top Innovators and Spirit’s New Suitor
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A midair collision between an American Eagle regional jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport led to flight disruptions and ongoing search and rescue operations, with the FAA and NTSB launching an investigation. Columnist Colin Nagy highlights a shift in the hospitality industry away from post-Covid extravagance…
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DeepSeek’s Disruption, AirAsia Move's Aspirations and Boeing's Optimism
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China-based AI model DeepSeek is rapidly gaining attention in the tech industry, potentially lowering AI costs for travel brands while disrupting online travel agencies. Meanwhile, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, the new chairman of AirAsia Move, plans to integrate luxury travel and cruising into the superapp’s offerings, expanding its reach beyond Sou…
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Hotel Dealmaking Boom, Greenland Tourism, and TravelPerk's Fundraising
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Hotel deals are projected to surge in 2025, with JLL forecasting 15-25% growth and a focus on city-center properties in destinations like London, New York, and Tokyo. Meanwhile, Greenland’s rising tourism, fueled by global attention and a 9% hike in land-based visitors in 2023, is straining its limited infrastructure and fragile environment. Finall…
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OpenAI's Travel Tool, TripAdvisor’s Machinations and American Air’s Earnings
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OpenAI has launched Operator, a digital assistant that can independently search and book travel, raising concerns among industry leaders about its impact on intermediaries like Booking.com and Expedia. Tripadvisor is exploring strategic alternatives, rejecting a recent acquisition bid while moving forward with plans to acquire its parent company, L…
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Accor's Mass-Market Push, India's Struggles and RedNote's Boom
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Accor is expanding its portfolio of economy hotels in the Middle East as the region shifts toward mass-market tourism, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia. In India, while domestic and outbound tourism have grown, inbound tourism remains weak due to visa difficulties and reduced government funding for global tourism promotion. Meanwhile, the Ch…
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Tourism's Rebound, Trump's Orders and Hopper's IPO Move
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President Donald Trump signed executive orders that could impact travel, including a federal hiring freeze that may lead to visa processing delays and stricter screening rules that resemble his previous travel ban. Online travel agency Hopper is considering an IPO, with CEO Fred Lalonde estimating a potential $10 billion valuation, though the compa…
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TikTok’s Near Death, Hotels and Trump and Agoda's Sustainability Fund
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Donald Trump’s return to the White House has the hotel industry hopeful for policies like tax cuts and expanded worker visas to boost business, as the expiration of key tax provisions could lead to a 33% increase in taxes. Meanwhile, TikTok will remain accessible in the U.S. after Trump extended the deadline for ByteDance to find a buyer, preventin…
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Airbnb Battles Price Gouging, Airlines Hit New Highs and a Lux Cruise Deal
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Airbnb has introduced a policy preventing hosts in Los Angeles and Ventura counties from increasing prices by more than 10% after wildfires, following warnings from California’s attorney general about illegal price gouging. In the airline industry, 2024 saw record-breaking passenger capacity despite fewer scheduled flights, with U.S. airlines domin…
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Southwest's Tardy Flights, New U.S. Transport Czar and Hotel Eco Commitments
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The U.S. Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights on specific routes, while the airline disputes the claims. President-elect Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary nominee, Sean Duffy, emphasized aviation safety and merit-based hiring during his Senate hearing. A report on the hotel industry highligh…
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Tripadvisor's New AI Deal, Southwest's Hiring Freeze and Banyan Group's Growth
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Tripadvisor is testing a partnership with AI search engine Perplexity to leverage its vast travel data and maintain visibility in search results, while Perplexity pays for that data and gives Tripadvisor a commission on bookings. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines is pausing corporate hiring and most internships to cut costs as it works toward returning…
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Biz Travel Merger Challenge, Belmond’s Anti-Insta Videos and Spain’s Holiday Rental Taxes
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American Express Global Business Travel is defending its proposed $570 million acquisition of CWT against a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit, arguing the deal, slated to close in March, would not harm competition despite DOJ concerns over pricing and innovation. Meanwhile, luxury hotel brand Belmond is promoting its properties with hour-long ambi…
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TikTok Travel, Hilton in Asia and Room Rates in India
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TikTok is launching its first e-commerce product exclusively for travel brands to help them reach potential customers in the booking moment. Meanwhile, Hilton has surpassed 1,000 trading hotels in Asia-Pacific ahead of schedule and plans to expand further by tailoring offerings to local travelers and leveraging strategic franchising. Lastly, with h…
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2025 Travel Outlook: Steady Growth, Consumer Optimism and Industry Shifts
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In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, hosts Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko discuss their travel predictions for 2025, reflecting on holiday experiences and the need for a return to routine. They explore consumer spending trends, regional differences in travel priorities, and the impact of social media on travel bookings. The conversation also co…
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How I Travel: Rafat Ali Featuring Sarah Kopit
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In this episode of Skift's How I Travel series, Skift CEO & Founder, Rafat Ali, interviews Sarah Kopit, Editor-in-Chief of Skift, discussing her personal travel philosophy, habits, and reflections. They explore topics like her transition from fast-paced work life to relaxed, unplugged vacations, her family-oriented travel preferences, her minimalis…
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Delta and Uber Partner, Greener Jet Fuel and Kerzner's Lux Plans
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Kerzner International plans to expand its ultra-luxury hotel portfolio by adding at least 10 new properties under both the One&Only and Atlantis brands, while also accelerating the growth of its newer lifestyle brands, Siro and Rare Finds. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines is ending its eight-year partnership with Lyft and making Uber its exclusive ridesh…
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Travel Search Changes, AI-Travel Brand Deals and Loyalty Program Lessons
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At Skift’s Megatrends event, travel executives discussed the rising impact of AI on the industry, with Thomas Reiner of Altimeter Capital warning that AI-driven personal assistants could disrupt online travel agencies, metasearch engines, and traditional SEO. Meanwhile, Kayak CEO Steve Hafner anticipates that a commercial agreement between an AI en…
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Hotel Deal Challenges, Flight Cancellations and Oyo's Couples Ban
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The U.S. hotel transaction market is flourishing for properties valued under $50 million or over $250 million, but mid-size full-service hotels have essentially frozen due to owners clinging to 2019 prices and increased renovation costs. Meanwhile, a severe winter storm caused over 1,400 flight cancellations in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, most no…
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Travel in 2025, Accor and Luxury, and Casago-Vacasa Deal
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The travel industry is poised for growth in 2025, with Skift Research predicting a 9% increase in global travel spending, led by a 14% surge in India. However, challenges such as rising labor costs and slow economic growth in Europe and China could temper progress. Meanwhile, Accor is expanding its luxury offerings, including launching the ultra-lu…
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How I Travel: Rafat Ali Featuring Jason Clampet
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In this episode of the Skift How I Travel series, Skift Founder & CEO, Rafat Ali, interviews Skift's Chief Product Officer, Jason Clampet, about his travel habits and philosophies. They discuss Jason's unfussy approach to travel, the balance between local and international trips, airline loyalty, packing strategies, and the importance of food in tr…
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How I Travel: Rafat Ali Featuring Colin Nagy
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Skift's How I Travel Podcast Series features intimate conversations diving deep into the personal travel philosophies, habits, and styles of industry insiders and cultural influencers. Each episode features an in-depth interview with an expert traveler, where they share their unique perspectives on various aspects of the travel experience. This epi…
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Hyatt's Resort Target, Despegar's Acquisition and Hotels vs. OTAs
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Hyatt is in talks to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, expanding its all-inclusive resort footprint in the Caribbean and Mexico, while Despegar has agreed to a $1.7 billion cash buyout by Prosus slated to close in 2025. Additionally, a Skift Research report suggests hotel websites could overtake online travel agencies (OTAs) by 2030, though there’s d…
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From Pets to Psychedelics: Unpacking 2025 Travel Megatrends
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On this week's Skift Travel Podcast, hosts Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko dive into Skift's annual Megatrends, offering insights into how the travel landscape is evolving to meet new consumer expectations and societal changes. Key trends include the growing demand for pet-friendly accommodations, the professionalization of influencer marketing in trave…
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Hyatt's Vegas Boost, TSA's Busiest Days and a New Indie Hotel Giant
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Hyatt has partnered with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, allowing guests to book through Hyatt’s platforms and participate in its loyalty program, marking a major expansion in Las Vegas with 7,000 rooms as leisure and group travel surges. Meanwhile, Lark Hospitality and Life House Hotels announced a joint venture creating one of North America’s larg…
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Hilton Goes Local, FTC Bans Junk Fees and Asia-Pacific Takes Flight
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Hilton plans to grow its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia-Pacific by leveraging long-term owner relationships and a tailored regional approach rather than acquisitions, despite strong local competition. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has introduced a rule banning junk fees in travel, requiring upfront disclosure of total costs for hotel…
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Belmond Expansion, Family Luxury and a 'Stupid' Jet Fuel
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Belmond, a luxury brand under LVMH, is expanding its portfolio with new high-end trains, private villas, and Michelin-starred experiences to meet the growing demand for immersive travel. Meanwhile, family-run hotels are winning over travelers who prefer understated, personal experiences over ostentatious, cookie-cutter luxury. Finally, the debate o…
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