4 Digital Trends We're Tracking at Skift This Week

Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top digital trends.

For all of our trends roundups, go here.

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>> Zaman is streamlining a technique some savvy travelers have been doing for years: The Real Story Behind Orbitz and United Suing the Hidden Cities Startup Guy

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>> Watch Sree Sreenivasan’s Skift Global Forum video: The Future of Travel Is About Connecting the Digital With the Physical

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4 Digital Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

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4 Digital Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

Up Next

The State of Corporate Travel and Expense 2025

Oyo Completes Motel 6 Acquisition. Next? 150 New Hotels by 2025 With a Focus on Direct Bookings

How Indians are Turning Astro Tourism Into a Travel Trend — India Report

Hostaway CEO on What’s Next After Raising $365 Million: Europe Expansion, More AI

Hilton Execs Say Next-Gen Wealth Will Shape Luxury Hotel Growth

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