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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.

Morocco is six years away from co-hosting the world's biggest sporting event but is already enjoying strong tourism numbers.

As the airline industry adapts to evolving traveler expectations, premium cabins coupled with personalized experiences have become essential tools for driving loyalty and revenue. Airlines are turning to digital innovation and sustainable practices to redefine the premium travel experience and meet the needs of diverse customers.

Industry leaders took to the stage at Skift Aviation Forum to decipher the trends and challenges facing today’s airline industry. Skift partnered with Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP) to provide an overview of some of the most important conversations and insights shared at this year's event.

Balancing tourism with sustainability is no small feat, but Red Sea Global has shown it’s up to the challenge. At this year’s Skift Global Forum East, Rosanna Chopra discussed how the company’s commitment to responsible travel is shaping Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast into a global destination for luxury and exploration.

Even though these hospitality concepts are age-old, they are bang in the middle of all the major deeper travel trends and fulfill all the modern traveler’s expectations.

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's acquisition of Postcard Cabins, an interview with the CEO of Amadeus, and FAA chief Mike Whitaker's exit.

2025 is expected to be a banner year for travel tech M&A. Add-on acquisitions, particularly of companies with $5M-$50M ARR, are poised to set new records as platforms scale up and prepare for IPOs or acquisition by mega-cap firms.