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Tourism

Atlanta Tourism Chief Talks World Cup, $1 Million Deal With Michelin Guide

If the best teams play in Atlanta for the World Cup, it could be the home base for thousands of fans.

Atlanta Tourism Chief Talks World Cup, $1 Million Deal With Michelin Guide

Airlines

JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

JetBlue reported a $716 million loss on Tuesday as it recalibrates its strategy as a standalone carrier following the termination of its merger with Spirit Airlines.

JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

Business Travel

Vacation Rentals on Business Trips? Who Gets the Best Airline Seat?

Business travel still has a long way to go in terms of sustainability and accommodating employee needs. Mastercard’s latest survey shows how no company is the same.

Vacation Rentals on Business Trips? Who Gets the Best Airline Seat?

Travel Technology

Here’s How Amadeus Employees Use AI with Microsoft Copilot 

Amadeus is still determining how much more efficient generative AI makes the workplace, but employees were clear that they want to keep it.

Here’s How Amadeus Employees Use AI with Microsoft Copilot 

Online Travel

India’s TBO Gets Green Light for IPO

Will TBO go into wait-and-watch mode like Oyo or Ixigo, or will it launch an IPO soon enough?

India’s TBO Gets Green Light for IPO

Skift Meetings

Announcing the Return of Skift Meetings Forum in New York City This September

Returning for the second year, Skift Meetings Forum will be held in New York City on September 17th gathering top-tier meeting professionals to discuss advancing technology, evolving attendee preferences, shifting work dynamics and so much more.

Announcing the Return of Skift Meetings Forum in New York City This September

Skift Research

A Deep Dive into Google Travel Part III: Hotel Distribution From East to West

We undertook a unique web scraping exercise of over 20,000 hotels listed on Google Hotels across the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa in order to understand today’s online hotel distribution landscape.

A Deep Dive into Google Travel Part III: Hotel Distribution From East to West

Daily Lodging Report

Six Senses Opens Its First Property in Japan

Skift Meetings

Eventbrite Offers Event Trends Update for 2024

From pricing strategies and event frequency to experiential offerings and sustainability practices, Eventbrite's annual event trends forecasting guide offers a glimpse into the shifting focus of organizers and attendees.

Eventbrite Offers Event Trends Update for 2024

Skift Meetings

Destination Brief: Phoenix Tops Rankings for Airport, Convention Center & Tech Growth

From its investment in growth sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles to its boom in hotel development and innovative transportation, Phoenix is a city on the rise — and event organizers are taking note. This sun-drenched region values nature just as much as technology, bridging the two to find solutions for more sustainable events.

Destination Brief: Phoenix Tops Rankings for Airport, Convention Center & Tech Growth

Tourism

New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered 

Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered