2024 Archives

In a recent ballot initiative, Juneau’s residents expressed frustration with cruise tourism.

Nineteen travel startups raised $1.1 billion near the start of October. Then it slowed down.

Family travel represents a huge segment of U.S. leisure travel, and we discuss the trends shaping the sector in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

Hyatt's growth strategy seems to boil down to this: build more roadside hotels, not just urban luxury complexes, in places where travelers need to be for practical reasons, without trying too hard to be hip.

Chris Hartley and Kristi Gole of Global Hotel Alliance took the stage at Skift Global Forum to discuss how collaborating with other independent hotels increases small brands’ access to customers, technology solutions, and loyalty benefits, all without sacrificing their individuality.

Embrace the future of aviation through insights, innovation, and trends exploration during this year's Skift Aviation Forum. Here is why you won't want to miss this jam-packed event.

Today's podcast looks at hypothetical Uber acquisition of Expedia, a record-breaking year for Japan, and Cathay Pacific's much-anticipated new cabin.

Germany aspires to set the standard for AI's future in destination marketing. However, we wonder whether Germany's new AI influencer can actually build an audience and earn their trust. Those tasks are challenging even for humans.

Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.

The Aria Suite is arguably the year’s most anticipated new business class product. Those hoping for pushing-the-envelope innovation may be disappointed, but this solid product hits all the right notes.