Skift Take: Hilton wants to be valued like a technology platform. Owners will judge it by whether lower distribution costs...
Philippine Travel Tax Repeal Risks Tourism Funding Gap
Skift Take: Scrapping the Philippines’ travel tax would make overseas trips cheaper but strip its tourism infrastructure agency of its...
JetBlue CEO Reaffirms Profit Targets, Says Distressed Bonds Reflect a ‘Significant Disconnect’
Skift Take: JetBlue shares bounced back after its third-quarter earnings calmed investor fears over a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Read...
Best Western’s Parent Changes Its Name Again: From BWH to WorldHotels
Skift Take: The parent company of the Best Western family of hotels has decided to rename itself WorldHotels to appeal...
Beaten-Down JetBlue Shares Rebound as Carrier Says 2027 Profit Is on Track
Skift Take: JetBlue shares rebounded after market on Monday after the carrier reaffirmed its long-term profit goals. Read the Complete...
MakeMyTrip Uses an Air Travel Dip to Reach Beyond Flights
Skift Take: The fight in Indian online travel is moving away from flights and hotels toward the supply nobody has...
Airlines Are Counting on a Starlink Tailwind
Skift Take: Airline executives are betting that Starlink will be one way to grow revenue and attract more customers to...
Why Expedition Travel Is Redefining Luxury: Watch Video
Skift Take: At Skift Global Forum 2026, Lindblad Expeditions CEO Natalya Leahy explained how expedition travel is redefining what luxury...
UAE Travelers Hesitate After Houthi Attacks But Aren’t Canceling
Skift Take: Travelers in the region are adapting to conflict rather than retreating from it, with flexible fares in demand...
Small ship cruising – the freedom to explore your way
The beauty of guided travel is having every detail thoughtfully planned, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the journey....