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Blackstone Agrees to Acquire Hamilton Island in Queensland

Blackstone said that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Australia's Hamilton Island. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Alan Woinski | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Middle East Leads Global Travel as Live Tourism Fuels Record Growth

Fueled by a packed calendar of mega-events, the Middle East has emerged as the world’s top-performing travel region.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 weeks ago

Ground Transport

Saudi Arabia–Qatar High-Speed Rail Aims to Boost Tourism and Cut Emissions

Saudi Arabia and Qatar plan a high-speed rail link connecting Riyadh and Doha, promising faster travel, tourism growth, and lower emissions if powered by clean energy.

Darin Graham | 3 weeks ago

Cruises

Indian Cruise Line Cordelia Cruises to IPO in January: Exclusive

Cordelia Cruises started sailing in September 2021, and unlike other cruise lines, it is not content to wait decades to list publicly.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

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Announcements

First Round of Speakers Announced for Skift Travel Megatrends NYC 2026

Skift Travel Megatrends NYC returns to New York on January 22, 2026, bringing together senior leaders, operators, and strategists to unpack the forces reshaping travel next year.

Kanchi Jain | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Sorry, Wall Street: Why Prism Picked India for its IPO

On its third attempt at going public, Prism isn’t risking a foreign listing. Home market, home audience, and hopefully, home advantage!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

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San Francisco Hotels Expect Super Bowl Boost

Peachtree Group announced the grand opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Virginia. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 weeks ago

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Service Properties Trust Sells 5 Hotels for $75.5 Million

Service Properties Trust sold five hotels for a combined sales price of $75.5 million. New World is selling the Rosewood London. And other hotel deal and development news.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

Google Tests Ad Formats That Push Attractions Bookings: Scoop

Google is expanding its experiences' advertising business, heightening competition among online travel agencies and the attractions themselves.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Travel Technology

MCP Explained: The AI Standard Reshaping Travel Tech

Model Context Protocol is becoming a prerequisite for AI travel distribution. In the agent era, not being machine-readable will be the fastest way to become invisible.

Adriana Lee | 3 weeks ago

Skift Meetings launch

Skift Meetings’ 2026 Meetings Industry Events Calendar

Stay ahead of industry trends, connect with peers, and discover new opportunities at the meetings industry’s top events.

Barbara Scofidio | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

Online Travel Is Set for Growth, But AI Threatens the Status Quo

OTAs are posting record revenues, and the top four still dominate. But they face a major shift if AI platforms bypass them altogether.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 weeks ago