Travel apps inside AI chatbots are starting to look like real referral channels. The catch, Skift's testing found: A brand can be connected and still get skipped.
The PIF is stepping back from direct tourism investment, and private capital is racing into the vacuum — but no two entrants agree on which segment actually has room to grow.
Capella Hotel Group, in partnership with Verso Projects, announced the upcoming launch of Capella Residences Brisbane in 2029. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.
While India's premium travel boom is real, Air India and IndiGo's new entry-level fares reveal that the country's biggest aviation opportunity remains attracting cost-conscious first-time flyers.
With the groundings behind him and fuel falling, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar loses many of the excuses. The three-pillar reset now has to deliver on its own.
Theaters and arenas are becoming year-round brand real estate for airlines targeting premium customers. Whether that presence pays off in bookings, rather than just awareness, remains to be seen.
The island nation draws 1.2 million tourists a year — mostly from Europeans on all-inclusive packages. That won't change overnight, but it may bring awareness to Americans who struggle to place the island nation on a map.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is turning entire destinations into activation platforms for sponsors, communities, and events. The lessons may outlast the tournament.