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It's among the largest fundraises ever for short-term rental management tech.

The Biden administration has been very vocal about its aim to stamp out junk fees, and the FTC's final rule does that — provided that the incoming Congress doesn't say otherwise.

The trends seen this holiday season could shape how Indians travel in 2025. Will Indian travelers continue to explore uncharted destinations? Will premium travel become the new norm? These travelers are clearly signaling a shift towards more diverse journeys.

While no two markets are the same, fears of a global slowdown in airline capacity growth were unfounded in 2024. These new figures set up 2025 to be another year of robust network expansion.

Today's podcast looks at Belmond's experiences, independent hotel ideas, and the fuel that has aviation leaders talking.

Still lumping all “Asia Pacific travelers” into one category in your marketing strategies? Traveloka’s latest findings show just how diverse and dynamic this travel market really is.

Thailand has already extended visa-free entry to Indian travelers for 60 days "until further notice." It is now replacing the regular visa process with the more convenient e-visa system clearly prioritizing India as a key source market.

The move would give Minor International more flexibility in managing its assets and capital and comes a month after the chairman announced an ambitious growth strategy

To find the most pure version of hospitality, travelers are increasingly looking to family-owned properties. Owners take a longer view of stewardship and care more about craft and making the right decisions, and not just the most expedient, profit-friendly ones. 

In 2025, Belmond is rolling out offerings with old-school opulance that feels ripped from the pages of an Agatha Christie novel — if Christie's characters had wellness spas and farm-to-table dining. Think of Belmond as an anti-Aman: less minimalist zen, more maximalist glamour.

As the experience economy evolves the travel industry, brands are under pressure to meet rising expectations for activity-led bookings. In a fireside chat at Skift Global Forum East, Ross McAuley, MD advisor and director general of Play Qiddiya City DMMO, pulled back the curtain on how play serves as a bridge between destinations and travelers in this new reality.

Ground and sea transportation is one of the most underexplored and lucrative opportunities in travel, offering a $198 billion market that’s ready for digital transformation.