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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.

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

    1 DAY AGO

    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.

    4 min
  2. Middle East Tourism Faces Long Shadow, Gulf Airlines Ease Loyalty, Capital One Expands Travel

    2 DAYS AGO

    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.

    5 min
  3. Travelers Reroute From UAE, Delta Demand Surges, Hyatt Expands

    3 DAYS AGO

    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
  4. Iran War Stress-Tests Travel, AI Falls Silent, Rebooking Chaos

    4 DAYS AGO

    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
  5. Marriott Pushes AI, Luxury Travelers Reroute, Europe Chooses Trains

    13 MAR

    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
  6. Canadian Travel Slumps, Hilton Sounds Alarm, Airbnb Ops Push

    12 MAR

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

    11 MAR

    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

    5 min
  8. ChatGPT Drops Checkout, F1 Faces Cancellations, World Cup Stays Shift

    10 MAR

    ChatGPT Drops Checkout, F1 Faces Cancellations, World Cup Stays Shift

    OpenAI backs away from in-chat checkout in ChatGPT, potential Formula One cancellations raise concerns for Middle East events, and strict short-term rental rules in New York are pushing World Cup lodging demand across the Hudson River to New Jersey. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy⁠ breaks down why AI may control travel discovery but not transactions, how F1’s disruption signals broader risk for the regional events economy, and how housing policy is reshaping where World Cup visitors — and their spending — land in the New York metro area. This episode is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lodgify!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Articles Referenced: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honorable Mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AskAConcierge on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ChatGPT Bails on Transactions — Good News for Expedia and BookingF1’s Likely April Cancellations: A Major Warning for Middle East EventsAirbnb Faces World Cup Shortfall in NYC — New Jersey Is Dominating 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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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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