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Podcasts

Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

While the merger is a necessary step to consolidate Tata Group’s airline assets, Air India faces stiff competition on both the international and domestic fronts. Its ability to overhaul operations, modernize services, and win back market share will determine whether it can compete effectively against heavyweights like Emirates and the ever-dominant Indigo.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 days ago

Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

Short-Term Rentals

Tripadvisor Shutters Vacation Rental Direct Bookings in Favor of Third-Party Providers

Vacation rentals is another area where Tripadvisor dropped the ball over the past decade. Reviving such a hot category makes sense.

Dennis Schaal | 4 days ago

Tripadvisor Shutters Vacation Rental Direct Bookings in Favor of Third-Party Providers

Travel Technology

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

There’s no question that travel search is changing with generative AI, but the jury is out on who the big winners will be. Mindtrip is jumping onboard as travel companies attempt to seize the opportunity.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

Daily Lodging Report

Oberoi Family Fight Hasn’t Stopped Hotel Growth

EIH Ltd plans to build new hotels in Pune and London, while facing a legal family dispute over the company.

4 days ago

Hotels

Hyatt Continues Shift to Cloud for 1,000+ Hotels

This the second major hotel software system that Hyatt is shifting to the cloud as it moves toward the industry-wide goal of modernizing its tech.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

Hyatt Continues Shift to Cloud for 1,000+ Hotels

Podcasts

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Announcements

Viewing Options for Skift Global Forum

The highly anticipated Skift Global Forum is back in New York City this week, kicking off on Tuesday evening.

Nicole Meyer | 4 days ago

Viewing Options for Skift Global Forum

Tourism

Which Generation Is Spending Most on Travel? – India Report

Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago

Which Generation Is Spending Most on Travel? – India Report

Daily Lodging Report

Jefferies Reports Lodging Stocks Show Improvement

Jefferies notes that lodging stocks tied to moderate to lower-end brands are outperforming due to economic stability, while higher-end brands are underperforming amid slower leisure travel and delayed interest rate cuts.

5 days ago

Airlines

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Luxury

The Customer Isn’t Always Right: Hotels Need to Crack Down on Bad Behavior

Hotels have become too servile, letting badly behaved guests ruin carefully crafted experiences. They need to take notes from the Hôtel du Cap, where standards and behavior are gently enforced for the benefit of all.

Colin Nagy | 5 days ago

The Customer Isn’t Always Right: Hotels Need to Crack Down on Bad Behavior