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India Splits, Marriott Scales Up, Airlines Slim Down
Skift Daily Travel Briefing
3 minutes
2 weeks ago
India Splits, Marriott Scales Up, Airlines Slim Down
India’s travel industry shows two sides of the same boom, Marriott doubles down on luxury and loyalty ahead of 2026, and American Airlines joins the wave of corporate layoffs reshaping aviation.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy unpacks what’s driving confidence in India, how Marriott is positioning itself for the next travel cycle, and why airlines are getting leaner — and more premium — by design.
Articles Referenced:
IndiGo Takes a Hit, IHCL Shines: What Their Earnings Say About India’s Travel Market
Marriott’s 2026 Outlook: New Credit Card Deals, World Cup Boost, and Luxury Premiums
American Airlines Layoffs to Hit Corporate Jobs
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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.
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