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Airlines

Crowds gather at the upgraded Nuuk Airport in Greenland for the first long-haul flight.

Greenland’s Growing Pains? New Flights Open the Island to the World

Upgraded airports and nonstop flights are opening Greenland to more visitors. Managing growth while preserving its unique environment and culture will be critical to long-term success.

December 6th, 2024 at 12:09 PM EST

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Court Rejects Boeing’s 737 Max Plea Deal Over DEI Requirement

A federal judge rejected Boeing’s plea deal, arguing that diversity and inclusion considerations in the agreement limit the court’s ability to enforce compliance with an independent monitor.

December 5th, 2024 at 1:49 PM EST

Delta's custom A350 aircraft with its LA28 livery.

Delta’s Marketing Machine Taps Olympic Sponsorship on New Brisbane Route

The Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games are still years away, but who can blame Delta for trying to make the most of its big-budget sponsorship deal?

December 5th, 2024 at 12:36 PM EST

Business Travel

JetBlue-A321neo-on-Tarmac

JetBlue Sees More Post-Election Travel Than Expected

The low-cost carrier said it expected less of an impact to its revenue after bookings for November and December beat prior projections.

December 4th, 2024 at 9:18 AM EST

An A320neo from Frontier Airlines takes off from the runway.

First Class on Frontier? Carrier Makes Big Push to Lure More High-Spend Travelers

First class seats will soon be available on Frontier flights as the carrier looks to boost its revenues amid high consumer demand for premium products.

December 3rd, 2024 at 10:23 AM EST

building

Amex GBT Details Its First AI Projects: ‘An Unlocker of Creativity’

Amex GBT has spent much of the year establishing strategy and working on experiments. Now it's time for deployment.

December 2nd, 2024 at 4:43 PM EST

Coronavirus

Paris tourists outside of shops selling trinkets.

The Travel Industry’s Immense Potential for Growth

Despite the pandemic’s unprecedented challenges, the travel industry’s recovery is proving to be remarkable.

August 3rd, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT

Tourists near St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.

The Travel Industry Surpasses 2019

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the recovery of the travel industry that have allowed it to surpass spring 2019 benchmarks.

May 26th, 2023 at 2:44 AM EDT

Tourists taking photos on the roof of Milan’s cathedral

Travel Makes a Complete Recovery

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at travel's coronavirus recovery, Airbnb's optimism, and Hilton's extended-stay moves.

May 24th, 2023 at 5:27 AM EDT

Cruises

A cruise ship

Mexico Looks to Levy Tax on Cruise Passengers

A hefty tax on cruise passengers docking in Mexico could hurt the country's tourism industry, a point cruise executives are hammering home. But is Mexico's government listening to them?

December 2nd, 2024 at 3:01 PM EST

Luxury Cruises

Beyond Large Luxury Cruises: The Rise of Boutique Expeditionary Travel

There is a subset of luxury travelers who are taking to the water to find remote, interesting areas that aren’t mobbed. And increasingly, they aren’t opting for hyper-luxe, large scale cruises.

December 2nd, 2024 at 12:24 PM EST

Royal Caribbean CEO’s Premium Push: Better Pricing, Shorter Cruises, Younger Passengers

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO Jason Liberty has a strategy to push his customer base upmarket. Liberty believes there's more willingness among consumers to pay more for premium leisure travel than previously assumed.

November 1st, 2024 at 11:25 AM EDT

Experiences

About 80% sports fans in India and more than 50% music fans are traveling for the experience.

Live Tourism, Southwest’s Resilience and Boeing’s Rejection

Today's podcast looks at live tourism, Southwest's positive outlook, and Boeing's setback.

December 6th, 2024 at 6:12 AM EST

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The Rise of Live Tourism: How Shared Experiences Shape Our Future

Traveling for music, sports, natural wonders – the experiences we share with others are a powerful force for connecting the world. We call it Live Tourism.

December 5th, 2024 at 12:16 PM EST

KKday

Taiwan’s KKday Raises $70 Million: What’s Next for This Travel Experiences Platform?

KKday’s latest funding is more than just a financial boost — it is a testament to the growing power of the experiences sector, which is transforming how travelers engage with and enjoy destinations.

December 5th, 2024 at 12:48 AM EST

Food and Drink

Image: Delhi Aerocity.

24×7 Food at Delhi’s Aerocity – India Report

Delhi Aerocity, with a heavy presence of branded hotels, is a convenient hub for business and leisure travelers alike.

October 30th, 2024 at 11:00 PM EDT

IDEAS: Hamad International Airport Blends Heritage with Hospitality at New Retail Experience

Qatar Duty Free has debuted Souq Al Matar - a new experiential mixed retail and dining concept - at Hamad International Airport in Doha.

December 18th, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST

IDEAS: Qatar Airways Goes Organic with New Onboard Menu

Qatar Airways is introducing a range of new onboard menu items that have been sourced from organic farms in Qatar, in celebration of EXPO 2023 taking place in Doha.

November 30th, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST

Ground Transport

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Amtrak Posts Record Ridership – Can it Double by 2040?

Amtrak runs some very long routes, like the California Zephyr, but most people don't actually use them to go across the country. Instead, they use them for shorter trips, like visiting their aunt in the next state over. Amtrak is planning its growth around this.

December 3rd, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST

Blacklane chauffer

Blacklane Raises $65 Million for Luxury Chauffeur App

The fresh funding comes shortly after Uber announced a black-car service for business travelers.

October 29th, 2024 at 4:56 PM EDT

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Amtrak Says It’s Time to ‘Retrain Travel’ in New Ad Campaign

Amtrak is taking a lesson from the hotel marketing playbook and focusing on its guest amenities to take on the airlines and other competitors.

October 1st, 2024 at 4:37 PM EDT

Hotels

view of a new luxury resort on the shores of Italy's Lake Como

IHG’s Luxury Brands Tap Multi-Generation Travel for Growth

IHG is revamping its luxury suites and rolling out new training to help cater to a rising trend in multi-generational travel. Who knew family values could be such good business?

December 6th, 2024 at 9:55 AM EST

view of a restaurant in a former monastery in Panama City

Hyatt Exec Explains Soft Brand Strategy With Boutique Luxury Hotels

One of Hyatt's many business models is to take indie luxury hotels that pride themselves on being boutique-y, providing them the benefits of Hyatt (distribution! marketing! operational support!) and then downplaying any sign of corporate involvement in the eyes of guests. So far, it's working.

December 4th, 2024 at 12:42 PM EST

Oyo Townhouse

What Oyo’s ‘Company-Serviced’ Hotels Reveal About Its Brand Reset

Long criticized for mismanagement, Oyo is flipping the script with its company-serviced hotels, focusing on quality and consistency. This shift is a big deal for the brand and could set the stage for its much-anticipated IPO.

December 4th, 2024 at 5:39 AM EST

Luxury

interior room at a luxury hotel, the Edition hotel in Jeddah, operated by Marriott

Marriott Luxury Hotel Push Targets Wealth Transfer to Millennials and Gen Z

Marriott sees an opportunity to tap into luxury travel spending by millennials and Gen Z, expected to inherit tens of trillions of dollars worldwide over the next couple of decades.

December 3rd, 2024 at 11:56 AM EST

inside a hotel made from a converted power plant in savannah georgia

What’s Next For Boutique Hotel Pioneer Richard Kessler

Hotel legend Richard Kessler is still willing to take risks when creating hotels. Think putting dinosaur fossils in hotel lobbies, or displaying modern art in a converted power plant. So far, travelers and Marriott like it.

November 30th, 2024 at 11:03 AM EST

Hilton to Add 35,000 Jobs in Middle East Push, Regional Head Says

Hilton's jobs push comes as the hotel giant sees surging demand in the region, with visits to its Middle East properties doubling to 2.2 million in the first nine months of the year compared to pandemic levels.

November 20th, 2024 at 1:53 AM EST

Media and PR

Moving Beyond Brands: The Rise of Individual Voices in Travel

The U.S. travel and tourism industry is falling behind others because the leaders that run it operate in the clouds, while the need is to be on the ground level, day in and day out. Time to change and here's why.

November 30th, 2024 at 5:00 AM EST

Portrait of an elderly man

Arthur Frommer, Budget Travel Pioneer, Dies at 95

Arthur wrote that "We are the first generation in human history to be able to travel to other continents as easily we once took a trolley to the next town." Thanks to him, we could do this without having a ton of money, and hopefully walked away with a better trip because of that.

November 19th, 2024 at 1:10 AM EST

The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing – And How To Fix It

An obsession with prestige can obscure the declining value of traditional media. Travel brands need to re-evaluate their comms and marketing strategies.

November 12th, 2024 at 3:58 PM EST

Meetings

How Fontainebleau Las Vegas Is Unlocking New Possibilities for Meetings and Events

From world-class dining and versatile meeting spaces to high-touch service standards and one-of-a-kind offerings, Fontainebleau Las Vegas offers everything planners need to craft exceptional events.

September 12th, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT

Rajasthan received 179 million domestic and 1.7 million international tourists in 2023.

Rajasthan Focuses on Weddings, Conferences to Boost Tourism – India Report

Rajasthan, a premier wedding destination in India, has much to offer including wildlife, museums, temples, and lakes. While the state is seeking to promote its various offerings, it does not want to lose out on the significant revenue from weddings and business meetings.

July 8th, 2024 at 11:00 PM EDT

Behind Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ Vision to Transform Luxury Meetings: Watch Video

Today’s meeting planners face unique challenges driven by evolving attendee expectations, technological advancements, and the ongoing need for flexibility. This video explores how Fontainebleau Las Vegas is redefining luxury meetings to meet these challenges.

June 7th, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT

Online Travel

Building Travel Brand Love through Content and Culture

Aligning with major cultural moments can help brands connect with the right audience at the right time. Live sports, music tours, and shopping events like Prime Day can unlock huge opportunities for travel advertisers to build long-term loyalty and drive bookings.

December 6th, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST

Booking Holdings Laid Off 60 Employees at B2B Arm as It Resets Priorities

As Booking Holdings resets its investment priorities in the AI era, its business-to-business services, which Expedia has far outpaced, won't likely be high on the list. What's next?

December 4th, 2024 at 3:01 PM EST

Indians are key source market for tourism in neighboring states of Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

How Millennials and Gen Z Are Shaping India’s Travel Trends

Curious about the future of travel or how digital ecosystems are shaping it? Wondering how to keep the brand agile in a fiercely competitive market? It all starts with understanding how Gen Z and millennials travel.

December 3rd, 2024 at 4:15 AM EST

Podcasts

Overhead luggage bins on a plane.

Booking’s Layoffs, Hyatt’s Boutique Strategy and Junk Fees on Trial

Today's podcast looks at Booking Holding's B2B changes, Hyatt's unique branding strategy, and junk fees and the U.S. Senate.

December 5th, 2024 at 5:04 AM EST

a spa in Miami Beach

Marriott’s Luxury Push, Airbnb’s UK Expansion and Amtrak’s Record

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's luxury expansion, Airbnb's legit apartment push in London, and Amtrak's growth.

December 4th, 2024 at 5:20 AM EST

passengers lined up at airport security to the left of a sign showing them what to do.

Travel Tech Leaders’ Hopes, TSA’s Big Sunday and Saudi’s Sports Push

Today's podcast looks at travel tech's Trump predictions, the TSA's big weekend, and Saudi Arabia's cricket tourism.

December 3rd, 2024 at 4:22 AM EST

Short-Term Rentals

Employees in an office looking at some computers. Other employees sit at a table in the background.

New AirDNA CEO Tries to Brush Away the ‘Cobwebs’ at Its Property Management Brand

What if market analytics firm CoStar launched a property management system for hotels? That's the play that AirDNA is making in the short-term rentals industry. AirDNA will go at it with its own data analytics brand as well as its Uplifting brand in the PMS arena.

December 6th, 2024 at 5:41 PM EST

A living room of a luxury apartment in West London.

Airbnb Friendly Apartments Program Expands to UK Despite ‘Low’ Tenant Adoption

With its Airbnb-friendly programs for apartments and condos, the short-term rental giant is expanding into markets that were once forbidden. Risks include whether landlords will continue to be enthusiastic and how other residents feel.

December 3rd, 2024 at 4:20 PM EST

Women on stage at a conference

Dubai’s Short-Term Rental Push Creates ‘Race to The Bottom’

Dubai's ever-growing tourism sector makes STRs look like easy money, but operators warn this is far from true.

November 26th, 2024 at 10:50 AM EST

Skift Originals

Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas

Marriott Bonvoy’s New AI Search Tool: 4 Tests Show How It Works — and Doesn’t

Marriott Bonvoy's new AI tool probably isn’t sharp enough yet to be reliable. But as one of the first tools like it by a major hotel brand, it offers an early glimpse at how lodging search could look in the future.

April 5th, 2024 at 12:10 PM EDT

Don’t Create Company Culture: Lessons on Meaning of Work

Culture stems from the meaningful work we do, and each of us seeing the tangible in-situ effects of that work for the people for whom we create everything.

August 3rd, 2022 at 8:04 AM EDT

Celebrating 10 Years of Skift Deep Dives

Our Deep Dive stories are the cornerstone of Skift's journalism. Meticulous reporting. Smart analysis. Great writing. All packaged and designed in ways to keep you glued to the story. Here's a few of our favorites over the past 10 years.

August 1st, 2022 at 10:30 AM EDT

Startups

Vertical Aerospace test flight

17 Travel Startups Raise $636 Million in 3 Weeks

The nearly $1 billion in fundraises in November has been driven by startups for hotel tech and flying taxis.

November 29th, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST

Waymo

Waymo Raises $5.5 Billion for Robotaxis. Plus: $318 Million for Flying Taxis

Waymo wants road trippers to take driverless cars across the U.S. It's already operating a ride-hailing service, and it has tech and money from Google, so chances are good.

November 5th, 2024 at 3:55 PM EST

Lilium Shuttle

Flying Taxi Startup Lilium Burned Through $1 Billion. Now It’s Facing Bankruptcy

There are several startups worldwide developing flyings taxis, but it's a capital-intensive venture. Lilium isn't the first to face empty coffers.

October 25th, 2024 at 1:58 PM EDT

Tour Operators

View of mountains and lake at Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado

Outdoor Economy Grows Across U.S., But Urban Giants Like New York Lag

As Americans continue to prioritize outdoor experiences, the opportunity for states to rethink their approach to outdoor recreation remains significant.

November 25th, 2024 at 2:32 PM EST

The back of heads and seats as you look forward on a tour bus

Cox & Kings’ India Brand Returns Under New Owner

As Cox & Kings re-enters a competitive, technology-driven market, the brand faces the challenge of regaining customer trust while appealing to a new generation of travelers. The big question: Can Wilson & Hughes breathe new life into a legacy brand?

November 12th, 2024 at 6:06 AM EST

Tieng Na Coffee & Bakery Farm source tourism thailand

Student Travel Player EF Partners With Thai Tourism on Responsible Travel Effort

It's relatively rare for a destination marketing organization like Thailand's to work with a tour operator to help create and promote more sustainably designed tours.

November 8th, 2024 at 8:51 AM EST

Tourism

The Star Alliance lounge at Guangzhou Airport in China.

Asia Pacific Powers Aviation Performance: Skift Travel Health Index

The global aviation industry is flourishing, with a 19% year-over-year growth in October 2024. The Asia Pacific region is leading this growth, experiencing a 33% increase.

December 5th, 2024 at 9:11 AM EST

Why Mornings and Non-Alcoholic Evenings Are Travel’s Hidden Gems

The exploration of quiet beauty of cities in the early morning and the potential of alcohol-free nightlife to create inclusive tourism experiences is immense, tourism boards and experience creators should take notice.

December 5th, 2024 at 5:09 AM EST

Boat Terminal in Cape Town, South Africa.

Simpler Visas, Direct Flights: South Africa Ramps Up Efforts to Get Indian Tourists

India is a key source market that South Africa wants to attract. But it will need to work hard to be able to get Indian travelers, who are now getting visa waivers from countries nearby.

December 4th, 2024 at 12:53 PM EST

Travel Agents

Travelers Are Taking Longer to Plan Trips, Despite Faster Tools to Book Them

The trend toward increased research time reflects a more deliberate and empowered traveler who prioritizes control, trust, and value in their planning process.

November 28th, 2024 at 3:40 AM EST

An aerial view of a beach on Cape Verde

How the Humble Package Holiday is Fueling EasyJet’s Record Profits

EasyJet’s success in integrating its core airline business with a high-margin holiday subsidiary isn't just a financial play; it’s a redefinition of how low-cost carriers can compete effectively.

November 27th, 2024 at 10:03 AM EST

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Rallies and Room Rates: What U.S. Presidential Campaign Stops Reveal About Hotel Pricing Strategies

Increased occupancy rates for cities hosting campaign stops in advance of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election did not proportionally translate to higher hotel prices. This unexpected trend invites further examination into how hotels and agencies can analyze data to set up smart, dynamic pricing strategies for one-time events.

October 23rd, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT

Travel Technology

‘Travel Price Alert!’: Black Friday Frenzy Catches on in India

Indians are avid deal hunters. A dedicated day for travel discounts isn’t just a promotion — it’s a surefire way to capture their attention and drive bookings.

December 2nd, 2024 at 11:35 PM EST

Hotel Developers Want to Cut Costs: Enter 3D Printers and Prefab Rooms

Investors, owners, and brands always look for fresh ways to get hotels to market quickly and efficiently.

December 2nd, 2024 at 1:50 PM EST

Woman at laptop

What Travel Tech Leaders Want From the Trump Administration

Travel tech leaders are uncertain exactly where they fall on the list of Trump's priorities, but they believe his policies will be good for innovation.

December 1st, 2024 at 11:11 AM EST

Venture Capital

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AI Assistant for Pilots and Camper Van Interior Design: Travel Startup Funding Roundup

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

October 18th, 2024 at 2:18 PM EDT

Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.

October 5th, 2024 at 6:11 PM EDT

Alaska Airlines

13 Travel Startups Raise $600 Million in 2 Weeks

Twelve’s massive total fundraise of $645 million shows that the company is positioning itself for a future where alternative jet fuels aren’t just trendy, but essential. Skift has now reported 16 travel startups that have raised over $100 million so far this year.

September 30th, 2024 at 10:41 AM EDT