Skift Daily Travel Briefing

India Splits, Marriott Scales Up, Airlines Slim Down


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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
  • Honorable Mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • Honorable Mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AskAConcierge on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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