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Skift Originals

Tourism

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

India is one of the most important source markets for Thailand. Pre-Covid, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, making India the third-largest source market in 2019. Now, Thailand is looking to bring India back to pre-Covid levels.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 days ago

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

Airline Weekly

United’s Fascinating First Quarter

Fresh out of United's Q1 earnings call, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the headline numbers and critical trends facing the U.S. carrier.

3 days ago
United’s Fascinating First Quarter

Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

Josh Corder | 3 days ago

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Airlines

Airlines Divert and Cancel Flights After Israel Attacks Iran

Iran may have reopened its airspace following Israel's retaliatory attack, but will carriers risk flying over the two countries?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 days ago

Airlines Divert and Cancel Flights After Israel Attacks Iran

Hotels

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 days ago

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Daily Lodging Report

MCR Looks to Miami Hotels

MCR plans to build two eight-story hotels with a total of 400 rooms and additional parking facilities next to the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon.

3 days ago

Airlines

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Despite taking a hit from the Max 9 grounding, Alaska Airlines saw an uptick in travel demand, fueled by a full return of business travel.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Tourism

Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

Amsterdam, one of the world's most popular destinations, has capped its hotel supply to put a ceiling on mass tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

Announcements

Announcing the First Round of Speakers for Skift Short-Term Rental Summit

We are excited to announce an impressive lineup of speakers for the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit in June, featuring industry leaders from Airbnb, Marriott International, Expedia and more, promising valuable insights into the evolving short-term rental market.

Brian Quinn | 4 days ago

Announcing the First Round of Speakers for Skift Short-Term Rental Summit

Travel Technology

Apple Debuts Airplay for Hotels in 60 IHG Properties

Apple announced in June 2023 that it would make Airplay streaming available for hotel rooms, and now it's here in 60 properties under the IHG brand.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

Apple Debuts Airplay for Hotels in 60 IHG Properties