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Ask Skift: What Are Key Trends in Food Tourism?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travelers are increasingly looking to partake in culinary experiences on the road.

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Delta Sees Minimal Impact From CrowdStrike Outage, Expects Lower Demand Around the Election

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Delta has been riding high despite a major summer meltdown. It’s expecting more growth in the fourth quarter, but Election Day may cause a brief dip in travel demand.

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United Bets on Offbeat Destinations, Adds Mongolia and Greenland for 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In what is probably one of its most unique route announcements, United is adding eight new destinations for next summer, ranging from the capitals of Sicily and Greenland.

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Disneyland Increases Theme Park Ticket Prices

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The price rise comes as Americans cut back on travel spending in response to rising costs.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This bold move by a Japanese budget carrier will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. With no transit partners for smooth onward connections, will low fares be enough to fill the planes profitably?

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Maldives’ Latest Move to Attract Indian Tourists: Easier Payments

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Maldives' decision to introduce RuPay cards in the country in partnership with India may or may not lead to an uptick in Indian tourists. But it could boost its tourism earnings.

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