2023 Archives

John De Fries will step down as president and CEO of Hawaii Tourism Authority effective September 15. ​De Fries did not accept an invitation from the board to extend his…

So-called "hotel circuits" help shuttle guests from place to place seamlessly, expanding how much they can explore in a destination. No wonder Saudi investors want to create a hotel circuit with Habitas, which runs glamping-like lodging appropriate for dramatic landscapes.

Airbnb's global head of real estate talks about the company's side hustle, which you probably haven't heard about yet. The travel giant's rivals will listen and take notes.

Despite some recent financial struggles, Sonder CEO Francis Davidson is bullish about his company's future — especially as he believes it has lucrative expansion opportunities.

A short-term rental customer can shift up and down the value chain better than most. Awaze Group’s Henrik Kjellberg and Evolve’s Brian Egan share why they believe their consumers' demands are different from those in other industries.

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at higher hotel room rates, AI travel booking tools, and Qantas’ return to New York City.

Smiler wants to make it easier for photographers and tourists to connect at travel destinations, while more startups are venturing into developing sustainable aviation fuel.

Travelers aren't pulling back from hotel spending in broad terms, said the world's largest hotel group. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

If you are making travelers pay to give access to "exclusive deals" you need to ensure that the offer is worth the investment. Will Yatra deliver on its promises? Only time will tell.

Sometimes a lawsuit can serve as a proverbial big stick.