Skift Daily Briefing

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Everything you need to know about the business of travel today. Each episode covers new travel stories from Skift's editorial team. Listen to the latest developments at hotels, airlines, destinations, online booking sites, and more. Published Tuesday through Friday by 5am ET. Presented by Lodgify. For ongoing coverage, please visit Skift.com/news.

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LaGuardia Shutdown, Marriott Teases New Brand, Radisson Goes Net-Zero

A deadly ground collision shuts down LaGuardia and disrupts travel across the region, Marriott signals a potential new brand with fresh trademark filings, and Radisson positions net-zero hotels as a hedge against rising energy costs. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how a single incident exposed fragility in the U.S. aviation system, why Marriott continues to expand its brand ecosystem to capture more traveler segments, and how sustainability is increasingly being driven by cost control and risk management. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGAir Canada Plane Collides With Vehicle at LaGuardia, Killing 2 PilotsIs Marriott Preparing a New Brand? What Its Global Trademark Filings RevealRadisson’s Net-Zero Hotels Future-Proof Against Rising Energy Costs Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnewsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.socialX: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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Loyalty Metrics Questioned, U.S. Travel Ticks Up, Force Majeure Tightens

Travel’s obsession with loyalty member counts is being challenged, U.S. inbound travel edges up after months of decline, and event planners face stricter force majeure realities as geopolitical risk reshapes contracts. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why loyalty growth doesn’t always translate into lower acquisition costs, how inbound demand remains uneven despite a slight rebound, and why force majeure clauses are becoming more restrictive in a more volatile travel environment. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGTravel’s Most Celebrated Number Is Its Most MeaninglessU.S. Travel Breaks 9-Month Losing Streak — But Just BarelyWar, Contracts, and the New Reality of Force Majeure Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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Middle East Tourism Faces Long Shadow, Gulf Airlines Ease Loyalty, Capital One Expands Travel

The Middle East tourism sector faces a multi-year recovery challenge as the Iran war reshapes traveler habits, Gulf airlines are loosening loyalty requirements to protect frequent flyers during disruption, and Capital One is bringing its travel platform in-house by acquiring the Hopper technology that powered it. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how prolonged disruption could reshape destination demand in the Middle East, why airlines are using loyalty programs as a crisis retention tool, and what Capital One’s move signals about banks becoming powerful players in travel distribution. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGThe Long Shadow: What the Middle East’s Destination Brands Will Look Like in 2028Iran War Forces Gulf Airlines to Loosen Loyalty RequirementsCapital One to Make ‘Payout’ to Acquire the Hopper Tech and Employees that Built Its Travel Portal Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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Travelers Reroute From UAE, Delta Demand Surges, Hyatt Expands

Travelers are pivoting away from the Middle East as the Iran war continues, Delta says demand remains strong despite soaring fuel costs, and Hyatt launches a push into smaller U.S. markets with new non-luxury brands. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how travel demand is redistributing globally during the Middle East crisis, why premium travelers are helping airlines offset higher fuel prices, and how Hyatt is racing to fill gaps in smaller U.S. markets where competitors already dominate. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGWith UAE Tourism in Crisis, Here’s Where Travelers Are Going InsteadDelta CEO Says Demand Is Up, Despite High Jet Fuel CostsHyatt’s Catch-Up Play: Non-Luxury Brands in Smaller Markets Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

5 min
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Iran War Stress-Tests Travel, AI Falls Silent, Rebooking Chaos

The Iran war disrupted a major global travel corridor, exposed the limits of AI-powered support during crisis moments, and reignited the long-running airline vs. OTA customer ownership battle as travelers struggled to rebook flights at scale. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how the conflict revealed lingering weaknesses in travel’s disruption response, why AI customer service largely vanished during the biggest test since Covid, and what happens when airlines and online travel agencies push responsibility back and forth while passengers try to get home. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGHow the Iran War Broke TravelMiddle East Crisis: AI Goes Missing When Travelers Need It MostWho Owns the Customer When OTA Clients Try to Rebook a Flight During the Iran War? Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

5 min
13 MARS

Marriott Pushes AI, Luxury Travelers Reroute, Europe Chooses Trains

Marriott accelerates AI tools to strengthen direct bookings while managing a Middle East dip, Hyatt says wealthy travelers are rerouting rather than canceling trips during global disruptions, and new research shows more travelers are choosing trains across Europe for the experience — not climate concerns. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how Marriott is using conversational AI to keep bookings inside its ecosystem, why luxury travelers are reshaping destinations rather than skipping trips, and what’s really driving Europe’s growing shift toward rail travel. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGMarriott Sees Middle East Dip but Expands AI ToolsEurope Travelers Swap Planes for Trains — But Climate Isn’t the DriverHyatt CFO on Global Shocks: Wealthy Travelers Aren’t Canceling Trips Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

6 min
12 MARS

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 to unify operations as it expands into an “entire trip” platform. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how shifting Canadian demand is reshaping airline routes, why Hilton sees massive upside if the U.S. rebuilds inbound travel strategy, and how Airbnb’s latest leadership hire supports its push to scale services, experiences, and trip planning in one ecosystem. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGCanadian Travel to the U.S. Keeps Falling — Now for 13 Straight MonthsHilton CEO Calls Out Decline in U.S. Tourism but Sees Economic Boost AheadAirbnb Appoints Former Uber Safety Exec as Global Head of Operations Connect with SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnewsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.socialX: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

4 min
11 MARS

Oil Shock Threatens Airfares, TSA Lines Grow, IHG Climate Targets Slip

Oil surges past $100 a barrel threatening double-digit airfare increases, TSA staffing shortages during the shutdown trigger hours-long airport lines, and IHG reviews its climate targets after emissions rose despite efficiency gains. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how fuel prices could ripple through airline pricing and travel demand, why missing paychecks are creating operational stress at airport security, and what rising emissions mean for hotel industry climate commitments. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGOil Price Shock Could Mean 10%+ Fare Hike, $24 Billion in Costs for U.S. AirlinesShutdown Triggers TSA Staffing Shortages and Hours-Long Airport LinesIHG Reviews Climate Targets After Emissions Rise Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.socialX: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry

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New from Skift: Executive Conversations Shaping the Travel Industry

We’re sharing a preview of a new podcast from Skift called Skift Take Sessions. Skift Take Sessions is a weekly, journalist-led podcast built from the most important conversations shaping the global travel industry. Each episode features candid interviews with CEOs and senior leaders across airlines, hotels, and travel platforms, recorded live at Skift events and expanded with context around why the conversation matters now and what we learned. Hosted by Wil Slickers, the show brings listeners inside executive-level thinking from leaders at companies like Hilton, Expedia Group, Airbnb, JetBlue, and more. New episodes drop every week. Listen and follow Skift Take Sessions: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skift-take-sessions/id1871511773⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4oKApv7z0I65VpySjh9rqP?si=2e8f1e3e83e8459d⁠⁠ Skift.com: ⁠⁠https://skift.com/skift-travel-podcasts/

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Everything you need to know about the business of travel today. Each episode covers new travel stories from Skift's editorial team. Listen to the latest developments at hotels, airlines, destinations, online booking sites, and more. Published Tuesday through Friday by 5am ET. Presented by Lodgify. For ongoing coverage, please visit Skift.com/news.