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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing many aspects of the travel industry, and here's a brief look at how the booming technology is impacting how travelers plan their trips.

Driven by increased spending on experiences and the digital habits of younger audiences, TikTok has emerged as a key platform for inspiring and shaping travel decisions. Leveraging the platform’s reach early in the year presents a unique opportunity for travel brands to connect with eager travelers.

Oyo’s UK strategy reflects a broader industry shift — from chasing mass-market affordability to prioritizing quality and guest experiences.

Tech systems need upgrades to handle unprecedented growth in travel, and private equity firms are deploying billions to take part. In 2025, expect more consolidation as well-funded late-stage startups buy up smaller players, reshaping the industry’s behind-the-scenes infrastructure.

While the Indian Union Budget for 2025-26 didn't roll out any blockbuster wins for tourism, the industry is still finding reasons to celebrate the small victories.

The National Transportation Safety Board did not specify how many air traffic controllers were working at the time of the collision.

Rumors circulated online this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the New York-based carrier’s assets.

Kjellberg's departure from Awaze occurs as vacation rental consolidation is on the agenda in Europe.

2024 marked a year of normalization for global travel, with the focus shifting from recovering to pre-pandemic levels to achieving real growth beyond those. While challenges remain, the industry demonstrated resilience and is poised for continued growth in 2025.

On today’s podcast we discuss hotel CEOs and their business-first embrace of diversity, the ongoing airline crash investigation in Washington, D.C., and an Indian tourist boom in Japan.

India is at a pivotal moment in its travel evolution, emerging as a global tourism powerhouse with ambitious plans spanning aviation, hospitality, and technology. At Skift India Forum, industry leaders will gather to explore the forces shaping this transformation and what lies ahead.

The NTSB said Thursday it expects to release a preliminary report on the deadly crash near Washington, D.C., within 30 days.