2026 Archives

Plans to modernize European border crossings are off to a rocky start, but the EU appears largely committed to its April 10 deadline for a full implementation.

When Marriott’s job listings are more technically specific than some OTAs, the old assumptions about who leads in travel tech are up for grabs in an AI-flattened landscape.

Booking's larger exposure to the impact from the Iran war than Expedia's comes from a position of strength. Booking has a much larger presence than Expedia in Asia and the Middle East, and inflation will smack Booking's European base much harder.

On Monday’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane break down Airbnb’s next big move and what it means for control of…

Payments and financial infrastructure may seem “behind the scenes,” but pretty much everyone can think of a time when a blocked transaction or confusing checkout stood in the way of a great travel experience. Elevating payments strategically at an organizational level can lead to better customer experiences, more efficient and cost-effective operations, and increased profitability.

The UAE's rapid policy response — fee deferrals, a ministerial operations room, a broader support package in the works — signals that it is good at crisis management. But the real test is whether the tourism sector can hold on long enough for international confidence to return.

A Hyatt financial filing reveals how it's linking executive pay directly to its biggest open questions, such as direct channel share and whether lifestyle hotels deliver on the premium they promise.

The move to make seat selection free of charge was meant to make travel more convenient for passengers. But the government's decision to put it on hold has once again pitted flight economics against traveler satisfaction.

AirAsia X is raising fares to absorb soaring fuel costs while keeping capacity largely intact. The airline is betting the crisis will pass before its low-cost model is tested too hard.

After its 18-month fast forward, InterGlobe-owned European hotel brand Miiro is hitting a well-calibrated pause to make sure guests actually want to come back.