While these are very early days, the return of Qatar Airways to Damascus could tempt other international carriers to put the Syrian capital back on the route map.
Skift’s new Climate Hub will spotlight real advances in travel sustainability. By pairing solutions-based journalism with private backing from Intrepid Travel, this initiative will hold the industry accountable and separate genuine progress from hollow rhetoric.
Southeast Asia’s tourism race is heating up. And with destinations like Thailand and Vietnam making strong plays, Malaysia will need to up its game. It’s also a chance for the destination to diversify its offerings and attract fresh audiences in a crowded regional race.
Last week, British Airways unleashed fury in some quarters with poorly received changes to its loyalty program. Here are five key learnings for other airlines considering a similar course.
The US is keen to attract Indian travelers but knows that long visa wait times are a big hurdle. By working to speed up the visa process, it’s already seeing positive results.
Having an independent board chairperson is always a good move. Given Sonder's current status, one wonders what took the board so long to make a change.
The U.S. hotel transaction market has split into a tale of two cities. The smallest and largest properties are trading hands, while deals in the middle (roughly ones worth $50 million to $250 million) are frozen.
Oyo’s new rule reflects a tricky balance between growing its business and meeting societal expectations. It might win local approval in some markets but could turn off younger, progressive travelers.
Why do we choose one hotel over another? Why do we come to work every day? These simple questions reflect a growing need in the hospitality industry to cultivate a sense of purpose — a guiding principle for navigating the demands of an increasingly complex world.