Skift’s live events consistently convene some of the most influential voices across travel sectors. It can be hard work to craft each discussion, but our
Skift Forums: A Look Back at Some of Our Favorite
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Top CEOs You Won’t Want to Miss at our 2nd
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The highly anticipated second annual Skift India Summit is set to return on March 17-18 in Delhi-NCR, and the first round of speakers is already set. We
Egypt ‘Extremely Challenged’ by Hotel Rooms Shortage, Says Tourism Minister
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Egypt says it needs 250,000 more hotel rooms to be constructed if its to hit its tourism goals for the next decade.
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The latest news about airlines, hotels, destinations, online booking technology and more essential sectors in the global travel industry.
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As Chinese travel into the Middle East continues to increase, one of the country’s largest hotel operators sees an opportunity.
Hyatt Accelerates UK Mid-Market Push
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Hyatt announced plans to expand its UK portfolio by more than 30% between 2025 and 2026, adding over 1,000 rooms.
Frontier Launches Flights From Newark and JFK
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Frontier’s routes in two of New York’s biggest airports marks a shift in strategy as it moves capacity away from over-served leisure markets.
Airbnb Expands Services, Southwest Joins Priceline and Choice Looks Abroad
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For today’s pod, we look at Airbnb‘s updated experiences, Southwest new deal with Priceline, and Choice Hotels’ growth options.
IHG’s Champagne Problems: Scaling Luxury Without Blurring Brands
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IHG is set to open more than 20 hotels across its luxury portfolio in 2026, scaling up in both cities and resort markets.
How Cancun Supercharged Its Recovery
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While other destinations are slowly coming back to 2019 levels, one destination seems to be flying past theirs. There’s been a tourism surge in Cancun and While other destinations are slowly coming back to 2019 levels, one destination seems to be flying past theirs. There’s been a tourism surge at Cancun International Airport.