United Airlines Cancels Some Newark Flights After FAA Staff Walkout
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2025
Skift Take: The cuts show the strain on the aviation system due to staffing and outdated technology.
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India’s Sarovar Expands Global Footprint With Nepal Signing
Skift Blog
JANUARY 1, 2025
Skift Take: As Nepal is ramping up its tourism efforts through religious destinations, MICE and weddings, Sarovar aims to capitalize on the key tourist market: Indians.
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Thailand Expects a Tourism Boom From Season 3 of 'The White Lotus'
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Skift Take: Thailand has benefited from foreign films set in the country for years, and a similar boom in interest is predicted following the new season of 'The White Lotus.
How Has AI Changed Travel Planning?
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing many aspects of the travel industry, and here's a brief look at how the booming technology is
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
ChatGPT Can Now Book Restaurants and Events on Its Own
Skift Blog
JANUARY 23, 2025
Skift Take: OpenAIs new autonomous digital assistant is an early glimpse of what travel leaders have been waiting for and warning against since ChatGPT was first released.
United Airlines Shuts Down Rumors About a Merger
Skift Blog
JANUARY 31, 2025
Skift Take: Rumors circulated online this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the New York-based carriers assets.
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Tripadvisor Exec Explains Partnership with ChatGPT-Competitor Perplexity
Skift Blog
JANUARY 14, 2025
Skift Take: The Tripadvisor brand has been struggling, but there could be value in its huge dataset for AI search engines that want to deliver personalized results.
India’s Inbound Tourism Should Be Booming — Why it Seems Nobody’s Going
Skift Blog
JANUARY 21, 2025
Skift Take: India has the resources, diversity, and ambition to be a global tourism leader. But to reach its true potential, it must address its challenges head-on, ensuring the world sees not just its barriers.
5 Lessons from British Airways’ Controversial Loyalty Program Changes
Skift Blog
JANUARY 7, 2025
Skift Take: Last week, British Airways unleashed fury in some quarters with poorly received changes to its loyalty program. Here are five key learnings for other airlines considering a similar course.
Altimeter Capital Partner Says AI Will Transform Travel Search: ‘It’s Already Happening’
Skift Blog
JANUARY 7, 2025
Skift Take: Thomas Reiner says the best case scenario for online travel agencies is that they lose commissions. And metasearch engines could become things of the past.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Ryanair Wants a Two-Drink Cap at Airports: Here’s What Key Industry Players Think
Skift Blog
JANUARY 15, 2025
Skift Take: Ryanairs call for a two-drink limit at airports highlights deep industry divisions. Even if such measures are practical, would they effectively address root problems?
Why is Air France Using Smell in its Premium Marketing Strategy?
Skift Blog
JANUARY 14, 2025
Skift Take: Traditionalists may turn their noses up at companies creating fragrances. However, Air France's new scent is the latest indication that multi-sensory airline marketing is here to stay.
Why Are Airlines Struggling to Keep Up With Soaring Demand?
Skift Blog
JANUARY 25, 2025
Skift Take: The airline industry is facing a troubling paradox of strong demand colliding with unprecedented supply chain and operational disruptions.
Airbnb Cracks Down on Price Gouging During LA Fires
Skift Blog
JANUARY 16, 2025
Airbnb hosts in two California counties who raise their rates more than 10% compared to pre-LA fires' pricing will be blocked from doing so.
Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: What it Means for Travel
Skift Blog
JANUARY 17, 2025
Skift Take: The U.S. ban represents a significant setback for travel companies that have become increasingly dependent on the platform for customer acquisition.
MakeMyTrip Dominates Travel Search in India – Can it Hold On to Its Lead?
Skift Blog
JANUARY 9, 2025
Skift Take: MakeMyTrip excelled in 2024 with strong growth and Google dominance but faces rising competition in Indias rapidly evolving online travel market.
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