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The new year is bringing the same old headaches for the airline industry. Reliability and maintenance issues with a widely used engine are forcing carriers to slash schedules for the peak summer season.

Creador is banking on MG’s low-cost platform to shake up key markets like North Asia and Europe. The challenge? Scaling globally while keeping MG’s lean and efficient DNA intact.

EaseMyTrip’s push into study tourism and EV manufacturing shows ambition to expand, but the leadership change and financial pressures leave questions about execution. Shareholders will be watching closely.

As Nepal is ramping up its tourism efforts through religious destinations, MICE and weddings, Sarovar aims to capitalize on the key tourist market: Indians.

From the trends that blindsided us to the cultural shifts we didn’t see coming — these are the travel moments (business or otherwise) that stayed with Skift staffers long after the suitcase was unpacked.

Times are changing in the Middle East with the launch of new airlines, unified visas and an all-out entertainment economy.

Vacasa got hammered in the public markets and needed to go private. Whether Casago and Rootstock have the wherewithal to right the ship is an open question.

In 2024, tourism pivoted to Live Tourism, with travelers chasing events and moments over destinations. Emotional, communal experiences dominated itineraries, transforming how brands package, promote, and deliver travel.

In 2024, we saw Washington clamp down on the airline industry with a slate of regulations, investigations and merger decisions. Now, as Donald Trump is set for a second term, we could see a loosening in regulations and more merger activity.

As tourists prioritize convenience over bureaucracy in their journey choices, visa reforms will help determine the winners in Asia’s tourism rebound. Regions with rigid visa policies risk missing out.

It’s a fascinating tale of three huge airline groups. Europe’s leading network carriers each experienced a very different 2024.

Join us this January for Skift Megatrends events in New York City (January 7) and London (January 9) to explore the transformative ideas reshaping travel in 2025, featuring insights from industry leaders, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders.