2024 Archives

The boom in weight loss drugs could have a massive impact on the travel industry, which we discuss in this issue of the Skift Travel Podcast.

Travelers may be catching up on international trips, but the pandemic set a precedent for exploring close by.

Tampere is only the latest Finnish city to market itself as eco-friendly, and there's definitely something to it. But a report published by the City of Helsinki found the Finnish tourism sector's emissions are 80% higher than the EU average.

In a strategic acquisition, Headout looks to enhance its AI capabilities by integrating Dabble.

Don't panic over vacation rental rants online! Our research reveals these are growing pains, but not a sign of doom. Travelers still like vacation rentals for the space, affordability, and convenience they offer. This unique blend ensures continued popularity among travelers.

Indian travelers are becoming an attractive source market, a McKinsey says. And a boom in the domestic travel market is leading to "substantial investments."

Today's podcast looks at the journey of in-flight Wi-Fi, Airbnb's experience offering struggles, and factors impacting a tourism board's success.

Never say never in travel. Airbnb has moved away from Google marketing in years' past, but recently it's found a way to play there more efficiently.

Reading between the lines, Mertz was saying that Airbnb didn't offer experiences at the right time, and they weren't personalized and cheap enough. Like Booking.com, Airbnb does want a dose of the connected trip.

The in-flight connectivity market is about to take off in a big way, with airlines queuing up to install next-generation hardware on their planes.