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03/07/2025

AirAsia Plans Hub in Saudi or Ras Al Khaimah to Tap Europe-Bound Traffic

"The Malaysian low-cost carrier is considering four airports for its expansion, including Ras Al Khaimah and a destination in Saudi Arabia."

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03/07/2025

What Makes an Airline 'Emissions-Efficient'? See the Top 10 Rankings

"One often-overlooked detail: how long a plane spends taxiing on the ground. That process can at times account for as much as 20% of a flight’s total emissions."

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03/07/2025

Airlines Hit by Cyber Attacks: Here’s What to Know

"Ahead of what is expected to be a busy holiday travel weekend in the U.S., multiple airlines reported experiencing cyber attacks to their IT systems. "

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02/07/2025

Senate Budget Bill: 9 Ways it Impacts Travel

Although much of the focus on President Trump's tax and spending bill has been on tax cuts and changes to health care, the legislation is poised to have major implications for the travel industry.

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02/07/2025

Too-Hot Eiffel Tower, Brand USA Budget Anxieties and a Scrapped Climate Fee

"Authorities in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Austria have issued heat-related travel advisories for popular tourist destinations in southern Europe."

https://hubs.li/Q03vDVSf0

02/07/2025

Qantas Confirms Cyberattack, Puts Millions of Customer Records at Risk

Australian flag carrier Qantas on Wednesday confirmed a cyberattack that breached a third-party customer service platform, exposing the personal data of potentially six million customers.

https://hubs.li/Q03vDSDR0

02/07/2025

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02/07/2025

Royalton Vessence is the newest adults-only brand from Blue Diamond Resorts, designed for mindful, enriching escapes. “No two will feel the same,” said president Jordi Pelfort. Think art workshops, local touches, and digital detox dinners.

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02/07/2025

Geopolitical Tensions and Low Season Drag India Hotel Occupancy Below 60%

The conflict with Pakistan might have led to the Indian hotel industry declining in May month-on-month, but it does not seem to have derailed the sector from its long-term ascent.

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02/07/2025

Qantas on Wednesday confirmed a cyberattack that breached a third-party customer service platform, exposing the personal data of potentially 6 million customers.

“There is no impact to Qantas’ operations or the safety of the airline,” Qantas said.

Australian flag carrier Qantas on Wednesday confirmed a cyberattack, exposing the personal data of potentially six million customers.

02/07/2025

On today's Skift Daily Briefing podcast we're talking about an overheated Europe, Brand USA's funding threat, and Sweden's questionable fee rollback. 🎧

On today's pod we're talking about an overheated Europe, Brand USA's funding threat, and Sweden's questionable fee rollback.

02/07/2025

Ant International, the company behind the Alipay+ digital payments network, will now let travelers plan, book, pay, and discover local experiences all from the same app they already use to make everyday purchases.

The company on Wednesday announced the launch of Alipay+ Voyager, an AI-powered travel assistant embedded directly into popular digital wallets.

Ant International will now let travelers plan, book, pay, and discover local experiences from the same payments app.