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Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening Trend

The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 points. However, some countries continue to show robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong out front with double-digit gains.

Saniya Zanpure | 24 mins ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Is Climate Change Impacting Travel?

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues in travel, and here's a brief look at how it's impacting the industry.

Rashaad Jorden | 36 mins ago

Skift Research

Skift Travel Health Index: March 2024 Highlights

The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 pp. However, some countries continue to showcase robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong at the forefront with double-digit growth levels.

2 hours ago

Hotels

What IHCL’s 4th Hotel in Varanasi Says About India’s Religious Tourism Boom

Religious tourism is booming in India and hospitality companies are now catching up to cater to this demand.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 hours ago

Announcements

Looking to Enter the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards? Here’s the Inside Scoop

Writing an award submission for the most coveted travel industry award is no mean feat. Luckily for you, I have the inside scoop to make sure your submission stands out from the crowd.

Adam Stacey | 3 hours ago

Skift Meetings

MCI Group Seeks U.S. Growth: Insights from CEO Sebastien Tondeur

Getting into the mind of MCI Group CEO Sebastien Tondeur provides a compelling insight into the company's strategic direction and the evolving landscape of the events industry.

5 hours ago

Online Travel

Ups and Downs of Expedia and Booking’s First-Quarter Earnings

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's altered outlook, Booking Holdings' connected trip success, and the fight for privacy at U.S. airports.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 hours ago

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Sees Modest ‘Connected Trip’ Gains – But It’s Likely Still Years Away

There's a newish metric for Booking.com, namely "connected transactions." Given the state of competition and other obstacles, the so-called connected trip is light years away.

Dennis Schaal | 16 hours ago

Online Travel

Expedia Bosses Say Vrbo Will Drag 2024 Growth

Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13.

Sean O'Neill | 17 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Host Hotels and Summit Hotels Post Better Than Expected Earnings

Host Hotels reported solid first-quarter earnings exceeding expectations, while Summit Hotels also outperformed with significant margin expansion.

18 hours ago

Airlines

Frontier CEO Says Airlines Don’t Have the Tech to Comply With Refund and Junk Fee Rules

Frontier CEO Barry Biffle is the latest airline executive to voice some concerns about the feasibility of the Biden administration's latest rule on refunds and junk fees.

Meghna Maharishi | 18 hours ago