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Skift Daily Travel Briefing

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 Sierra. For ongoing coverage, please visit Skift.com/news.

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3:24

Hilton’s Future Leaders, Radisson’s Net-Zero Ambition...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/26

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta says he plans to remain at the company while focusing on succession planning through a “layering concept” that develops multiple internal candidates via rotations and expanded responsibilities. Radisson has pledged to transform 100 hotels into net-zero properties by 2030, though financing remains uncertain due to its asset-light model. Meanwhile, a potential U.S. government shutdown could disrupt travel services like national parks while essential functions such as TSA, air

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3:39

H-1B Costs, Airbnb’s New Services and IHG’s Expansion

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/25

A proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee would hit tech-heavy employers far more than travel brands, but travel could feel second-order effects through its reliance on tech partners and possible shifts in current visa holders’ travel behavior. Airbnb says early data from its four-month-old Services marketplace shows stronger demand for massages and personal training than for chefs or photographers, so it plans to lean into wellness without becoming an Amazon-style everything store. IHG is bringing its Ruby

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3:36

Marriott’s Bet, APAC’s Rebound and Loyalty Leakage

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/24

Marriott held its first “Members’ Day,” inviting 75 Bonvoy members to HQ to test concepts like revamped lounges, new spa amenities, and an AI chatbot that lets travelers describe complex trip needs—underscoring the value of direct relationships as AI reshapes booking. In Asia Pacific, hotel investment dropped 23% in H1 2025 (with fewer big deals in Japan), but JLL still forecasts $12.8 billion for the year—about 5% above 2024—on the back of lower borrowing costs, steady tourism growth, and active

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3:41

Cracks in Travel Giants, AmexGBT on Consolidation,...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/23

Skift CEO Rafat Ali argues that cracks are forming in the travel oligopoly of Booking, Expedia, Airbnb, and Trip.com, with B2B strategies and task-specific AI opening new opportunities for challengers. AmexGBT CEO Paul Abbott sees further consolidation ahead in the fragmented $1.5 trillion corporate travel sector, as investment in software and infrastructure drives mergers, while generative AI reshapes client services. Meanwhile, columnist Colin Nagy highlights how airlines like KLM, Finnair, and

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3:33

TSA's Liquid Changes, Expedia's Growth and Royal...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/19

The TSA is “looking aggressively at liquids,” signaling potential changes to the 3.4-ounce rule, while also preparing for a possible government shutdown. Expedia Group blamed sluggish U.S. demand for slow B2C growth (1%) even as B2B rose 17%, and expects Vrbo to reaccelerate via promotions and wider inventory sharing. Royal Caribbean says AI now underpins pricing and operations, helping cut waste by 50% across 69 ships and aligning with a shift toward multiple shorter trips.Expedia CEO: Slow

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3:36

Frontier Claps Back at United, IHG Looks to Asia and...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/18

IHG is prioritizing Asia for growth, with CEO Elie Maalouf planning to double the company’s presence in Japan to nearly 100 hotels and surpass 1,000 in China within 18 months. Frontier CEO Barry Biffle defended the ultra-low-cost model and rebuked United’s Scott Kirby as “elitist,” arguing the U.S. market’s problem is oversupply and noting Frontier could gain from Spirit’s renewed Chapter 11. Meanwhile, Airbnb’s Brian Chesky said the company will integrate curated boutique and independent hotels

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3:25

Airbnb’s Growth, Booking’s AI Optimism and Ace...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/17

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he’s dissatisfied with the company’s single-digit growth (8–10% in Q3) and plans to accelerate in 2026 by diversifying into experiences, services, and adding hotels to the platform. At Skift Global Forum, Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel likened today’s generative AI moment to the early internet and said agentic AI—backed by partnerships with Google and Amazon—will further reduce travel friction. Meanwhile, Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide agreed to buy Ace Group

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3:41

Online Travel Battles, A TikTok Deal and Amex’s New...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/16

Online travel giants are leaning hard into B2B: Booking is consolidating partner teams across Booking.com, Priceline, and Agoda; Hopper’s focus has shifted so much to B2B that its consumer presence outside North America has faded; and Expedia is broadening B2B tech with new APIs for cars, insurance, and ads—offering growth without Google ad spend and steadier, contract-based revenue. The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to keep TikTok operating in the U.S., preserving a key travel marketing

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3:34

Booking’s AI Bet, Marriott’s Loyalty Push and Hotels’...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/12

Booking Holdings is developing agentic AI to create a more personalized travel assistant capable of taking actions like booking flights, with CFO Ewout Steenbergen calling it key to delivering the long-promised “connected trip.” Marriott is expanding its Bonvoy loyalty program through partnerships with retailers such as Flipkart and Nectar, aiming to reward everyday shopping and draw new customers into its hotel portfolio. Meanwhile, a Skift Research report finds hotels still devote most tech

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3:30

Delta’s Big Spenders, Airbnb’s AI Future and Canada’s...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/11

Delta’s Ed Bastian said most of the airline’s revenue now comes from households earning $100,000+—a key reason carriers are leaning into premium and international travel even as budget travelers dampen domestic demand. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky signaled AI could reopen expansion plans (including flights and transportation), with AI-powered search coming to the app next year and simpler listing tools for hosts. Meanwhile, Canadians are skipping U.S. trips in large numbers—August car returns down 34%

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2:16

Travel Power Players, Translating AirPods and a...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/10

Skift’s latest Power Rankings spotlight bold leaders reshaping travel, from Airbnb’s Brian Chesky relaunching Experiences, to Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas challenging Google’s travel search with AI, and IndiGo’s Pieter Elbers pushing long-haul expansion with new widebodies. Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 add live language translation for English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. Meanwhile, United CEO Scott Kirby says airline demand is rebounding and the industry is stabilizing amid eased tariff

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3:07

20 Risk-Taking Travel Leaders, Marriott's Split...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/05

Skift’s Generation Next series highlights 20 women transforming the travel industry, including leaders like Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson and Shaika Nasser Al Nowais, who will become the first Emirati and first woman to lead UN Tourism. Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano pointed to a “bifurcation of the consumer,” with luxury travel booming while mid-tier hotels face pressure from economic headwinds. Meanwhile, Hyatt reported strong holiday demand for its all-inclusive resorts, particularly in the Americas,

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3:59

Vrbo’s Crackdown, Accor’s Subscription Push and...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/04

Vrbo will begin enforcing 100% penalties on U.S. hosts starting October 1 if guests are denied access to booked homes, with fines equal to the reservation amount and potential suspensions, as part of broader crackdowns by Vrbo and Airbnb on poor host service. Accor is consolidating its regional subscription cards under the global All Accor+ brand, extending discounts and perks across more than 4,000 properties in 100 countries (e.g., Asia Pacific cardholders now get 15% off worldwide). Meanwhile,

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4:03

Leasing the Skies, Redefining Luxury and Expanding...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/03

A group led by Sumitomo Corp and SMBC Aviation Capital will acquire aircraft lessor Air Lease for $7.4 billion, marking a major shift in an industry where leased planes now make up more than half of the global fleet. Relais & Châteaux is carefully modernizing while expanding into markets like India, China, and Southeast Asia, balancing digital adoption with its commitment to small, family-run hotels that embody authenticity and luxury. Meanwhile, India’s TBO Tek is acquiring U.S. luxury wholesaler

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3:28

France Targets High-Spenders, Sweden Faces Heat and...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/09/02

France is pivoting its tourism strategy to court higher-spending long-haul visitors from Asia, the Gulf, and North America, aiming to boost international tourism revenue by 41% by 2030 with a focus on longer, higher-quality stays. Despite record Northern European heat this summer, Visit Sweden says tourism impacts have been minimal so far, though climate projections warn the Nordics will warm faster than the global average. India and China agreed to restart direct flights after a five-year pause,

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4:18

Airbnb’s Fee Shake-Up, Perks for Slow Travel and the...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/08/29

Airbnb will introduce a single-fee payment system in October, shifting service charges from guests to property managers, who will now pay 14–16% per booking, though the company says overall costs remain unchanged. Meanwhile, employers such as Positive Planet and Climate Perks are offering extra vacation days to staff who opt for lower-carbon travel methods like trains over flights, part of a growing “slow travel” movement. Finally, Boom Supersonic plans to launch three-hour New York–London flights

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3:31

Moneyball for Hotels, Penn Station's Overhaul and...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/08/28

HotelAVE has grown into a $12 billion hotel asset management firm by using data to uncover profit gaps at properties, often challenging industry norms on operations and pricing strategies. The company has also built proprietary software to integrate data from multiple management systems, streamlining analysis and decision-making. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced a multi-billion-dollar renovation of New York’s Penn Station to begin by 2027, Amtrak debuted its new high-speed Acela trains,

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3:41

Frontier Vs. Spirit, Ryanair Plus Booking and Flight...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/08/27

Frontier Airlines is adding 20 new routes targeting some of Spirit Airlines’ most popular leisure destinations as Spirit faces financial uncertainty and warns it may not survive without additional funding. Ryanair has struck a deal with Booking Holdings to list its fares on Booking.com, Kayak, and Priceline, part of a broader effort to partner with online travel agencies it once criticized. Meanwhile, boarding pay has become a major issue in North American flight attendant contract talks, with

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3:31

Hyatt’s New Perks, TikTok’s Hotel Play and Spirit’s...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/08/26

Hyatt now allows World of Hyatt members to earn and redeem points on non-room experiences through its new “Find Experiences” program, part of a broader industry effort to boost ancillary revenue. TikTok has partnered with Booking.com in the U.S., enabling users to book hotels directly via TikTok’s app by clicking on location pins in videos or search results. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines issued a “going concern” warning, saying it may not survive the next year without additional funding after posting

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3:32

Google's New AI Tool, U.S. Visa Scrutiny and UK Rail...

Skift Daily Travel Briefing ·

2025/08/22

Google’s new Pixel 10 feature, Magic Cue, uses AI to scan apps, emails, and screenshots to quickly surface airline and hotel details, making it easier to manage bookings or share travel information. The U.S. State Department confirmed all 55 million valid visa holders are under continuous vetting, monitoring records and social media as part of the Trump administration’s stricter border policies and potential new visa fees. Meanwhile, British officials see rail travel as key to cutting aviation

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