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In 2025, Belmond is rolling out offerings with old-school opulance that feels ripped from the pages of an Agatha Christie novel — if Christie's characters had wellness spas and farm-to-table dining. Think of Belmond is an anti-Aman: less minimalist zen, more maximalist glamour.

As the experience economy evolves the travel industry, brands are under pressure to meet rising expectations for activity-led bookings. In a fireside chat at Skift Global Forum East, Ross McAuley, MD advisor and director general of Play Qiddiya City DMMO, pulled back the curtain on how play serves as a bridge between destinations and travelers in this new reality.

Ground and sea transportation is one of the most underexplored and lucrative opportunities in travel, offering a $198 billion market that’s ready for digital transformation.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is being pushed as the main decarbonization pathway for the aviation industry. But a growing number of airline executives are pushing back on it as a waste of time when better solutions exist.

As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy under Vision 2030, new transportation solutions are reshaping key sectors. The country’s premiere commercial helicopter service, The Helicopter Company (THC), is actively contributing to the Kingdom’s transformation through its diverse services.

In a market increasingly dominated by efficiency and integration, the long-overlooked airline tech sector might just become the travel industry’s next big story.

As 2025 approaches, Bali and Phuket are looking to sustain their growth while grappling with overtourism pressures. How they handle these challenges will shape Southeast Asia’s tourism scene.

Megatrends is back for its 12th year in New York City and London. Make sure not to miss our most popular event as we kick start the year forecasting the top trends that will define the travel industry for the year ahead.

Can a music label make a good hotel brand? Universal Music Group believes you'll pay $400 a night to stay at its new Umusic Hotels. It aspires to build "cultural hubs" that combine hotel, entertainment, and local music heritage.

Sustainable tourism solutions must not only cut emissions but also recognize and redress the profound imbalances in who gets to travel and who pays the environmental price.

Archer Aviation has raised $660 million this year alone, while competitor Lilium is going through bankruptcy proceedings after burning through $1 billion. It takes a lot of money to get new planes into the sky.

Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias outlined the network alliance’s plans for growth in 2025 in a wide-ranging interview with Skift.