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Airbnb Experiences Relaunch: This Is What It’s Likely Going to Look Like

Airbnb will try to widen its experiences audience by crafting them for locals, as well as travelers. Experiences will get the "categories" treatment, and a dose of TikTok and Instagram stories-like marketing.

Dennis Schaal | 15 hours ago

Airbnb Experiences Relaunch: This Is What It’s Likely Going to Look Like

Tourism

China’s New Travel Trend: ‘Low-Altitude Tourism’ Explained

Low-altitude tourism seems like more than a passing trend in China. As government policies align with private innovation, Chinese skies may soon become a bustling hub of economic and cultural activity.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 21 hours ago

China’s New Travel Trend: ‘Low-Altitude Tourism’ Explained

Airlines

This Plane is About to Change the Industry — Are Passengers Ready?

The Airbus A321XLR looks set to reshape the economics of international flying for airlines and provide greater point-to-point connectivity. 

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 2 days ago

This Plane is About to Change the Industry — Are Passengers Ready?

Tourism

Goa’s Tourism Drop: Fewer Foreign Visitors, Rising Complaints, and Tougher Competition

Goa is trying to be about more than just its beaches. However, with low international tourism numbers, it has a lot of work to do to dig out of its hole.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

Goa’s Tourism Drop: Fewer Foreign Visitors, Rising Complaints, and Tougher Competition

Airline Weekly

IATA’s Willie Walsh on Low-Cost Carriers, Sustainability and More Airline Challenges

This week we have an extra special treat for you. Recorded at the Skift Aviation Forum, held in Dallas, Texas on November 12th, we’re in conversation with the IATA Director General Willie Walsh.

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IATA’s Willie Walsh on Low-Cost Carriers, Sustainability and More Airline Challenges

Luxury

Need Inspiration For Your Hospitality Brand? Look to Bangkok 

Bangkok is where some of the most inspiring development is happening. Anyone in the hospitality business should take note.

Colin Nagy | 2 days ago

Need Inspiration For Your Hospitality Brand? Look to Bangkok 

Experiences

How Authentic Experiences Shape the New Tourism Economy

The tours and experiences space is rapidly evolving. Not only is this a major opportunity for tour operators and travel agents, but for other travel sub-sectors as well.

Robin Gilbert-Jones | 2 days ago

How Authentic Experiences Shape the New Tourism Economy

Daily Lodging Report

Hotel Investment Expected to Increase in 2025

A JLL survey reveals growing optimism in hotel investments, with rising cross-border activity, first-time buyers, and a focus on luxury and extended-stay assets despite challenges from increased capital costs.

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Hotels

Marriott Starts to Lay Off Corporate Employees

Now that Marriott International has doubled in size over a decade, it saw an opportunity to rethink its organization and restructure for efficiency.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

Marriott Starts to Lay Off Corporate Employees

Tourism

AI Could Be an ‘Existential Threat’ to DMOs. How Some Are Getting Ahead of the Curve

Despite initial pushback from DMOs on adopting generative AI, leaders in the sector say it's imperative to move forward.

Justin Dawes | 3 days ago

AI Could Be an ‘Existential Threat’ to DMOs. How Some Are Getting Ahead of the Curve

Announcements

Generation Next: Middle East and North Africa’s Rising Female Travel Leaders

Skift is honored to present the latest installment of our Generation Next series – this time dedicated to spotlighting remarkable women leaders shaping travel in the Middle East and North Africa

Sarah Kopit | 3 days ago

Generation Next: Middle East and North Africa’s Rising Female Travel Leaders