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Cruises

Tour Expedition Leader Lindblad Buys Adventure Travel Group

The new partnership is just the latest in Lindblad's recent acquisition spree.

Tour Expedition Leader Lindblad Buys Adventure Travel Group

Tourism

The Awakening of Sleep Tourism

The travel industry is cashing in on sleep tourism. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko delve into the latest trend.

The Awakening of Sleep Tourism

Airline Weekly

Making Sense of European Airlines’ Quarterly Earnings

In this week's episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat take a deep-dive into the latest earnings from carriers across the European continent. From airline supergroups to more niche Nordic players, we make sense of the big numbers and ask what they could mean for the coming summer season.

Making Sense of European Airlines’ Quarterly Earnings

Hotels

IHG Talks Hotel Growth Opportunity in Germany

IHG sees promise for growth in Europe's largest economy, Germany.

IHG Talks Hotel Growth Opportunity in Germany

Tourism

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.

Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening  Trend

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.

Ask Skift: How Is Climate Change Impacting Travel?

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.

Skift Travel Health Index: March 2024 Highlights

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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