Marriott Sees Middle East Travel Dip, Expands AI Tools
Marriott highlighted two forces shaping the hotel industry right now - geopolitical volatility and a race to build AI tools that keep travelers inside its direct channels.
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Europe Travelers Swap Planes for Trains, but Climate Isn’t the Driver
For destinations, businesses and tourism boards trying to accelerate an emissions shift, framing green transport as a better journey, not a greener one, may be the more effective pitch.
Minor Hotels to Launch Wolseley in New York, Then Dubai
Minor is using Wolseley to test whether a storied restaurant brand can become a broader luxury platform, starting in New York and likely next in Dubai.
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Jet Fuel Shock and Shutdown Security Lines: Airlines Brace for a Volatile Spring
Jay Shabat is joined by Meghna Maharishi and Skift's Head of Research Seth Borko for a crossover Airline Weekly Lounge that hits two pressure points at once: a sudden jet fuel spike and the growing airport disruptions from the current U.S. government shutdown.
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With U.S. Cities on High Alert, Events Ramp Up Security
Heightened terrorism concerns linked to the Middle East conflict are prompting planners to increase security measures and coordinate more closely with law enforcement.
New Research: Why All-Inclusive Travel Is Having a Moment
All-inclusive vacations are becoming more popular with travelers, who are seeking highly personalized experiences and a wide range of activities that maximize their travel investments. New data proves that this is more than a trend.
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Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels Unite Under Beckons Brand
Beckons, KSL's new luxury hospitality brand, has officially launched, uniting the Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels portfolios. Plus more hotel news.
Indian Hotels’ Cooking Gas Shut Off By Iran War
A combination of the Iran war and India’s reliance on imported fuel is shutting down hotel kitchens and train galleys while sending up airline ticket prices.
Canadian Travel Slumps, Hilton Sounds Alarm, Airbnb Ops Push
Canadian travel to the U.S. declines for the 13th straight month, Hilton’s CEO warns the country has lost half its global tourism share, and Airbnb hires a former Uber executive…
Hotelier Barry Collymore on The Caribbean’s Untapped Advantage
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline speaks with Barry Collymore, a prominent Barbadian-born hotelier, developer, and tourism leader based in Grenada. His work spans multiple facets of…
Hyatt CFO on Global Shocks: Wealthy Travelers Aren’t Canceling Trips
Hyatt's luxury-heavy customer base is rerouting trips rather than avoiding travel after recent violence in Mexico and a war in Iran.
GMH Hotels: Hilton’s AI Planner, Airline Fare Risk & Mouse Mid-Flight
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down how AI is quickly becoming a bigger part of hotel strategy, from…