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Jamie Dimon Says Moats in Banking Are Temporary. Sounds Like Travel. skift.com

Jamie Dimon Says Moats in Banking Are Temporary. Sounds Like Travel.

The issue Jamie Dimon cited calls for travel companies to evaluate which kind of competitive moat they actually have, if any. 

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What Iceland and Puerto Rico Reveal About Divides in Overtourism skift.com

What Iceland and Puerto Rico Reveal About Divides in Overtourism

The travel industry has spent the better part of a decade talking about overtourism as if it were a universal condition with universal solutions. Reduce

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Cruise News | Latest Cruise Industry Updates skift.com

Cruise News | Latest Cruise Industry Updates

Providing the latest Cruise News & Cruise Industry Insights on top cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise, Norwegian Cruise Lines and more.

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Royal Caribbean's Giant Beach Resort Blocked by Mexico after Environmental Backlash Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico blocked: what it means for tourism investment skift.com

Royal Caribbean's Giant Beach Resort Blocked by Mexico after Environmental Backlash Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico blocked: what it means for tourism investment

Royal Caribbean's plan to build one of Latin America's most extravagant water parks has collapsed, rejected by Mexican authorities. Perfect Day Mexico was Mexico blocked Royal Caribbean's $1bn Perfect Day Mexico resort over environmental co

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From peaceful hills to vibrant café culture, these 5 Indian cities are perfect for a productive workation | Travel hindustantimes.com

From peaceful hills to vibrant café culture, these 5 Indian cities are perfect for a productive workation | Travel

Here are five Indian cities that are becoming favourite workation destinations for remote professionals in 2026. Check out the list. | Travel

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Heart racing at takeoff? Therapist explains why ‘airplane anxiety’ is physiological and shares simple tips to manage it | Travel hindustantimes.com

Heart racing at takeoff? Therapist explains why ‘airplane anxiety’ is physiological and shares simple tips to manage it | Travel

Why does airplane anxiety feel so intense? Therapist explains how the body reacts to flying and shares simple, effective ways to stay calm during air travel. | Travel

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India’s least explored islands travellers can legally visit timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India’s least explored islands travellers can legally visit

Across the country, there are some underrated islands where ferries run on uncertain schedules, mobile networks disappear for hours, and the biggest activity of the day may simply be walking along an empty shoreline.Here are some of India’s least explored

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Indian travellers seen doing garba near airport tarmac; viral video raises questions about travel etiquette | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Indian travellers seen doing garba near airport tarmac; viral video raises questions about travel etiquette | - The Times of India

A viral video of Indian travellers dancing by a plane sparked a debate on travel etiquette and public nuisances. While some defended the fun, others highlighted how such actions, amplified by social media, can negatively impact national image and lead to

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From fairytale towns to secret islands: Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026 | Euronews euronews.com

From fairytale towns to secret islands: Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026 | Euronews

Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover.

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Travelling to Kotor? Explore one of Europe’s most underrated escapes  | Euronews euronews.com

Travelling to Kotor? Explore one of Europe’s most underrated escapes | Euronews

With cheap flights, medieval streets, Adriatic views and surprisingly low prices, Montenegro’s coastal gem Kotor is quietly becoming one of Europe’s best-value summer escapes.

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Inside Guatemala's Long-Haul Tourism Plan skift.com

Inside Guatemala's Long-Haul Tourism Plan

Guatemala tourism minister Harris Whitbeck tells Skift he's in final-stage talks with a major European carrier as the country boosts tourism efforts.

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Man calls Vande Bharat journey from Chennai to Bengaluru ‘the worst’: Kids kept kicking him as parents 'stayed silent' | Travel hindustantimes.com

Man calls Vande Bharat journey from Chennai to Bengaluru ‘the worst’: Kids kept kicking him as parents 'stayed silent' | Travel

Ajay Kumar shared how his Vande Bharat trip became his ‘worst journey’ after alleged disturbance by children onboard. | Travel

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Highest motorable roads in India ranked by altitude and how adventure lovers can plan timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Highest motorable roads in India ranked by altitude and how adventure lovers can plan

India’s highest motorable roads are less about conventional sightseeing and more about entering landscapes that feel almost unreal. Most of these extreme-altitude routes lie in Ladakh, where the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has pushed roads across icy

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Us Flight Chaos 2026: Why thunderstorms in America are disrupting global travel far beyond US borders: 7 countries being hit hardest by the ongoing US flight chaos | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Us Flight Chaos 2026: Why thunderstorms in America are disrupting global travel far beyond US borders: 7 countries being hit hardest by the ongoing US flight chaos | - The Times of India

US aviation disruptions, initially linked to Memorial Day thunderstorms, are now causing widespread international travel chaos. Major US airports face a confluence of issues including weather, congestion, and staff shortages, leading to cascading delays a

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48 more police officers deployed to Lisbon airport from Friday | Euronews euronews.com

48 more police officers deployed to Lisbon airport from Friday | Euronews

Lisbon airport has recently seen long queues at border control, with delays increasingly blamed on the new Europe-wide Entry/Exit System.

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Italy tap water not guaranteed: rules for restaurants, bars and hotels across Europe | Euronews euronews.com

Italy tap water not guaranteed: rules for restaurants, bars and hotels across Europe | Euronews

A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules.

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6 things every traveller (and every person) should know about snake bites timesofindia.indiatimes.com

6 things every traveller (and every person) should know about snake bites

Whether you are hiking through the woods, setting up camp by the river, visiting villages or just wandering around outside during the monsoon, you need to know what to do when a snake bite incident takes place. In India, snake bites remain a serious probl

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7 railway stations in India with unbelievable colonial history timesofindia.indiatimes.com

7 railway stations in India with unbelievable colonial history

Long before airports became the gateways to Indian cities, railway stations carried that responsibility. They were where traders, soldiers, officials and migrants first stepped into Bombay, Calcutta, Madras or Delhi. But the British didn’t build these sta

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How to spend 24 hours in Prizren, the cultural capital of little-visited Kosovo | Euronews euronews.com

How to spend 24 hours in Prizren, the cultural capital of little-visited Kosovo | Euronews

Kosovo might be among the least-visited places in Europe, but it certainly isn’t short on cultural sights. Here’s our guide on what to do...

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Foreigner vlogger ‘followed by man to the bathroom on AC train in India': 'Always trust your instincts' | Travel hindustantimes.com

Foreigner vlogger ‘followed by man to the bathroom on AC train in India': 'Always trust your instincts' | Travel

Foreign vlogger Ines Faria details a scary encounter on an Indian train after being ‘followed to the bathroom by a man’ who attempted to ‘open the door’. | Travel

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Weather Update: IMD warns of severe thunderstorms, hailstorms and travel disruptions across India; dust storms and hail in Delhi predicted | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Weather Update: IMD warns of severe thunderstorms, hailstorms and travel disruptions across India; dust storms and hail in Delhi predicted | - The Times of India

India faces a volatile weather mix of severe heatwaves and intense thunderstorms with hail and heavy rains in the coming days. Travelers across various regions, including Delhi, Rajasthan, and the Northeast, should anticipate disruptions to road, rail, an

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10 famous snake parks and zoos in the USA every wildlife traveller should visit and how to reach here timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 famous snake parks and zoos in the USA every wildlife traveller should visit and how to reach here

There is no doubt that snakes are among the most misunderstood wild creatures living on Earth. The reptile is most feared by many yet it is ecologically important as they play a major role in controlling pests and maintaining balance. Across the United St

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The Caribbean Destination Intelligence Report skift.com

The Caribbean Destination Intelligence Report

Caribbean destinations have an exciting yet uncertain future, so travel leaders must build a framework to gain a competitive advantage.

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5 lesser-visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India travellers should explore timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 lesser-visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India travellers should explore

As per current official data, India is home to 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which is a prestigious number globally. From the forts of Rajasthan to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora and Agra’s very famous Taj Mahal, the list is too good. But beyond

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India’s hidden wine regions beyond Nashik timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India’s hidden wine regions beyond Nashik

When people talk about wine tourism in India, the conversation almost always circles back to Nashik. But quietly, across rocky Karnataka hills, Himalayan orchards and remote valleys in Arunachal Pradesh, a new generation of wine regions has been taking sh

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Greece or Türkiye: Which offers the most affordable holiday this summer for Europeans? | Euronews euronews.com

Greece or Türkiye: Which offers the most affordable holiday this summer for Europeans? | Euronews

Türkiye still tops the charts for bargain all-inclusive breaks and low day-to-day costs but, as more Turkish tourists head to Greece in search of better value, Euronews Travel compares where travellers can really get the most for their money in 2026.

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Skift Travel Health Index: April 2026 Highlights - Skift Research research.skift.com

Skift Travel Health Index: April 2026 Highlights - Skift Research

As of April 2026, the index stands at 99. The East is gaining. The West is losing ground.

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India’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and how to reach here timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and how to reach here

In India, there are places where ancient kingdoms, sacred rituals, crowded bazaars and modern traffic still exist on the same streets that people walked thousands of years ago. These are not abandoned ruins or archaeological memories frozen in time. They

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Ladakh Magnetic Hill: The Magnetic Hill mystery: Why vehicles appear to move uphill on this road in Ladakh - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Ladakh Magnetic Hill: The Magnetic Hill mystery: Why vehicles appear to move uphill on this road in Ladakh - The Times of India

There are few places in India where science and landscape come together quite as dramatically as Magnetic Hill in Ladakh. On a barren stretch of highw.

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Europe's best stargazing destination is in Portugal | Euronews euronews.com

Europe's best stargazing destination is in Portugal | Euronews

The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve has been recognised at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Awards, but investment in astrotourism remains far below its full potential.

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Delhi key Metro station names changed: What daily commuters and tourists should know - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Delhi key Metro station names changed: What daily commuters and tourists should know - The Times of India

As per recent update, the Delhi government has approved renaming for several Metro stations and public landmarks across the capital. This includes pri.

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The Indian destinations emerging as alternatives to Bali and Maldives timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The Indian destinations emerging as alternatives to Bali and Maldives

Not every traveller chasing turquoise water, golden beaches and slow island life wants to deal with visa paperwork, expensive international flights or currency conversion anxiety. Increasingly, Indian travellers are looking something closer to home for th

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Machu Picchu overtourism: A bucket list ‘dream’ is turning into a ‘nightmare’ for visitors | Euronews euronews.com

Machu Picchu overtourism: A bucket list ‘dream’ is turning into a ‘nightmare’ for visitors | Euronews

A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tourists face overcrowding, long queues and transport problems.

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Foreigner ranks 'how safe she felt as a woman' travelling solo in different Indian states: '0/10 in UP, 9/10 in Kerala' | Travel hindustantimes.com

Foreigner ranks 'how safe she felt as a woman' travelling solo in different Indian states: '0/10 in UP, 9/10 in Kerala' | Travel

After solo travelling in India for a year, a transwoman from NYC ranked states by safety. Her breakdown shows a sharp contrast between north and south India. | Travel

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Roswyn: Mumbai’s new ‘luxury lifestyle’ hotel opens with suites, wellness and a sleek listening bar | Euronews euronews.com

Roswyn: Mumbai’s new ‘luxury lifestyle’ hotel opens with suites, wellness and a sleek listening bar | Euronews

India’s first Morgans Originals hotel is an all-suite property bringing Italian dining, a Japanese-style listening bar and longevity-led wellness to Mumbai.

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Hotels' Long Bid to Take Back Power skift.com

Hotels' Long Bid to Take Back Power

Over the past 10 years, hotels have narrowed OTA commissions and built loyalty programs. But OTAs kept the same share of room nights.

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America by rail: 5 iconic train journeys in the U.S. every traveller must experience once in a lifetime timesofindia.indiatimes.com

America by rail: 5 iconic train journeys in the U.S. every traveller must experience once in a lifetime

There is something deeply romantic about train travel, be it anywhere. But when it comes to train travel in America, it simply stands out because it carries travellers a varied landscape; through deserts, via mountains, inside forests and beautiful coastl

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These are the best holiday destinations for a first-time trip with your partner | Euronews euronews.com

These are the best holiday destinations for a first-time trip with your partner | Euronews

The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress.

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Ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon will start operating from 9 June | Euronews euronews.com

Ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon will start operating from 9 June | Euronews

Cedar Waves has now opened its online platform for bookings, allowing customers to reserve their stays directly through the company’s website.

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Expedia x IShowSpeed: Why Brands Are Doubling Down on Creators skift.com

Expedia x IShowSpeed: Why Brands Are Doubling Down on Creators

Expedia's partnership with the live streamer IShowSpeed is the latest example of its push to capture more Gen Z travelers.  

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8 places in the world that look AI-generated but exist in real life and and how to visit them timesofindia.indiatimes.com

8 places in the world that look AI-generated but exist in real life and and how to visit them

Some places on Earth are so visually strange that they seem less like geography and more like something generated by an image prompt. Think of rainbow-striped mountains, mirror-like salt deserts and medieval islands that appear to float on water. Yet thes

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8 hill stations travellers should avoid during heavy monsoon in India and their safer alternatives timesofindia.indiatimes.com

8 hill stations travellers should avoid during heavy monsoon in India and their safer alternatives

Monsoon fills a new live to India’s hills. Valleys turn emerald green, waterfalls start pouring and clouds roll dramatically across mountain roads. But not every hill station is safe during periods of intense rain. In many Himalayan and high-range regions

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5 classic hill stations in India that are also traffic nightmares timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 classic hill stations in India that are also traffic nightmares

The purpose behind the construction of Indian hill stations was to provide a serene location, far away from the noise and hustle and bustle, where tourists could enjoy their stay in nature and amidst the greenery of the mountains. Many of these towns were

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‘India is dirtiest country’: Vlogger praises Sri Lanka, critiques India’s tourism decline due to poor cleanliness | Travel hindustantimes.com

‘India is dirtiest country’: Vlogger praises Sri Lanka, critiques India’s tourism decline due to poor cleanliness | Travel

Shenaz Treasury criticised India's cleanliness issues, stating they deter tourists and compared the poor civic sense in the country to that in Sri Lanka. | Travel

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10 unique sea snakes and places they can be found on beach by travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 unique sea snakes and places they can be found on beach by travellers

From the warm coastal waters around Australia and Southeast Asia to the pretty reefs of the Indo-Pacific, sea snakes rule the waters! There is no doubt that sea snakes are among the most mysterious reptiles living in the ocean. While most travellers think

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American traveller now settled in India shares some common things found in American homes missing in India | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

American traveller now settled in India shares some common things found in American homes missing in India | - The Times of India

An American traveler moving to India highlighted surprising differences in household amenities. Items common in American homes, like central air conditioning, dishwashers, and tumble dryers, are often absent in India, reflecting distinct cultural practice

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A living craft – how silk is made from cocoon to cloth | Euronews euronews.com

A living craft – how silk is made from cocoon to cloth | Euronews

Through workshops, design studios and local industries, silk production continues to link tradition with contemporary demand, preserving techniques shaped over centuries.

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Luxury brand Aman is opening its first hotel in Mexico this August | Euronews euronews.com

Luxury brand Aman is opening its first hotel in Mexico this August | Euronews

Amanvari in Baja Sur California offers a coastal escape with three miles of swimmable shoreline.

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