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Saudi Hits Record Tourist Arrivals, Needs Faster Pace to Reach 70 Million Target

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Skift Take: Saudi Arabia's soaring upwards trajectory lost some steam last year, but 2025 is the year when flagship hotels go live across the kingdom.

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Lastminute.com Ups Its International Presence With Joint Venture in the UAE

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Skift Take: For lastminute.com, investing in a local partner in the UAE is a great way to test the waters in a region on the rise.

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IndiGo Returns to Profitability, Eyes Early Long-Haul Launch

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Skift Take: Indian airlines are looking to turn the country into a global aviation hub. But competition from Gulf carriers looms.

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Travel Shutdown as Storm Éowyn Batters Ireland and Northern UK

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Skift Take: Hundreds of flights are canceled and ground transportation is suspended as a severe winter storm sweeps across the UK and Ireland on Friday.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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OpenAI's Travel Tool, TripAdvisor’s Machinations and American Air’s Earnings

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Skift Take: Todays podcast discusses OpenAIs new travel tool, Tripadvisor bidding battles, and American Airlines earnings.

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