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Short-Term Rentals

Takeaways From NYC’s Near-Ban on Airbnb

Banning short-term rentals in New York City didn't instantly lead to a wave of affordable housing, although the impact could potentially be different in smaller towns and cities.
Podcasts

New Skift Podcast Mini-Series: How I Travel 

This first episode of "How I Travel" with Colin Nagy is amongst the best travel podcast episodes you have ever listened to. I know – a big promise, listen in for a soulful holiday inspiration.
Airlines

Japan Airlines Under Cyberattack, Flights Delayed

The operational disruption, though temporary, highlights the aviation sector's vulnerability, especially at a time when airlines are ramping up digital innovation to improve customer experience.
Hotels

U.S. Hotels May Have Hit Occupancy Ceiling in 2024

Hotels aren't full! (Except in Manhattan.) One theory why is that corporate travelers — who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time — are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work.
Online Travel

Listings Were Never the Answer

We may be at an inflection point where the very nature of how we discover and book travel is being fundamentally reimagined – and listings are increasingly not the best answer.