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Saudi Hits Record Tourist Arrivals, Needs Faster Pace to Reach 70 Million Target

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Skift Take: Saudi Arabia's soaring upwards trajectory lost some steam last year, but 2025 is the year when flagship hotels go live across the kingdom.

Hotels 278
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Lastminute.com Ups Its International Presence With Joint Venture in the UAE

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Skift Take: For lastminute.com, investing in a local partner in the UAE is a great way to test the waters in a region on the rise.

Travel 263
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IndiGo Returns to Profitability, Eyes Early Long-Haul Launch

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Skift Take: Indian airlines are looking to turn the country into a global aviation hub. But competition from Gulf carriers looms.

Business 263
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Travel Shutdown as Storm Éowyn Batters Ireland and Northern UK

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Skift Take: Hundreds of flights are canceled and ground transportation is suspended as a severe winter storm sweeps across the UK and Ireland on Friday.

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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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OpenAI's Travel Tool, TripAdvisor’s Machinations and American Air’s Earnings

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Skift Take: Todays podcast discusses OpenAIs new travel tool, Tripadvisor bidding battles, and American Airlines earnings.

Travel 263