Jason Clampet

Airbnb is evolving into a full-trip platform, expanding globally with curated in-stay services like private chefs and local-led activities—available to both travelers and locals—all seamlessly integrated into its app.

Global Hotel Alliance is betting that simplicity, not scale, will win the next phase of hotel loyalty. With a transparent rewards currency and a sharp focus on leisure travelers, it’s carving out a middle path for independents looking to compete without giving up control.

Today, we explore potential new U.S. travel restrictions, Wyndham's innovative approach to engaging younger travelers, and the current landscape of the short-term rental market.

Today's episode looks at a lawsuit for late flights, the likely new U.S. transportation czar, and hotels and sustainability.

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.

These women leaders are the travel industry’s disruptors and innovators, and you can bet they’re on more than one shortlist for the next big thing.

Meet Ask Skift 2.0 – your upgraded guide to smarter travel knowledge, powered by years of expertise and cutting-edge AI.

Power is not just about who holds the top job but who shapes the landscape, drives innovation, and sets the agenda for what comes next. With that in mind, we proudly present Skift’s Power Rankings — our list of the most powerful leaders in travel.

Nassetta sees his job as not only expanding Hilton's hotel empire but also advocating for the interests of the broader travel industry.

Airlines have seen profits and revenues boom this year, so does that mean all is well in the sector? Not quite – the industry's recovery is far from complete. We explain why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.