U.S. Travel Hit a New High Mark In July
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at strong U.S. travel numbers in July, a Gen-Z appeal by a Chinese travel portal, and Flight Centre’s corporate travel poaching.
2022 Archives
Lodging Startup Landing Raises $125 Million to Redefine Corporate Housing
So-called next-gen lodging platforms are doubling down on corporate needs, anything from remote work and relocations to extended projects, and even perks for personal use.
Tour Operators Fear Germany’s Expanded Value Added Tax Threatens Their Recovery
Tour operators are puzzled by Germany's move to expand the value added tax because they believe it not only threatens its tourism recovery, but because they believe German authorities didn't think through the decision.
David Beckham Kicks Off Qatar’s Latest Tourism Campaign
As the countdown begins to the Middle East’s very first Federation Internationale de Football Association’s (FIFA) World Cup, host country Qatar now has British soccer star David Beckham promoting the…
Flight Centre Makes a Dig at Bigger Rivals as it Takes Their Clients
With so much consolidation taking place, the group reckons its FCM Travel arm is now the only global alternative to the legacy travel management companies. They may disagree.
Hotel Expansion in the Middle East Is Weighted Toward Higher-End Brands
Seven out of ten upcoming hotel projects in the Middle East are for properties that can command high rates, according to the latest Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report…
U.S. Hotels Enjoyed Record-High Room Rates in July
Hotel room rates in the U.S. have never been so high. Plus, India and Australia forecast booming growth and other news in hotel deals and development.
Remote Work Drives Long Trips for Americans: New Skift Research Travel Tracker
The U.S. travel industry seems to be in full recovery mode. In July, 53 percent of Americans traveled, a 5-percentage-point jump from the same time last year.
Wizz Air Unveils Major Saudi Arabia Expansion
European discounter Wizz Air will land in Saudi Arabia this December with a major expansion under the kingdom's push to dramatically expand visitor numbers by the end of the decade.
China’s Tongcheng Travel Has High Hopes For Generation Z
As Tongcheng Travel waits for China to relax restrictions and open travel, the online travel company has used the downtime to diversify its user base. Now if only the borders would fully reopen!