Travel Demand Is Dropping and Companies Are Reacting Fast
The UAE moves to stabilize tourism as demand drops, Hyatt ties executive pay to fixing direct bookings, and Carnival doubles down on value-driven travel.
Airlines Might Let You Take Calls Mid-Flight
British Airways is testing in-flight phone calls with Starlink, as luxury hotel brand Montage doubles down on slow growth and hotel giants sit on billions in unredeemed loyalty points.
U.S. Travel Just Got More Complicated
New U.S. entry rules and fees are adding friction for travelers, as hotel giants quietly reshape midscale stays and buffets face a sustainability overhaul.
GMH Hotels: Is Marriott Going Too Far With 39 Brands?
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down Marriott Hotels’ launch of its 39th brand: a wellness-focused concept in Italy,…
Travelers Are Waiting Longer to Book And It’s Changing Everything
Travel demand is holding steady but shifting to last-minute booking behavior, forcing companies to adapt faster, while IHG argues scale is the best defense against global uncertainty and a new…
GMH Hotels: Is Hyatt About to Beat OTAs With AI?
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: GMH Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and guest host Katie Cline, host of Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality, a Skift Podcast, break…
Travelers Reroute From UAE, Delta Demand Surges, Hyatt Expands
Travelers are pivoting away from the Middle East as the Iran war continues, Delta says demand remains strong despite soaring fuel costs, and Hyatt launches a push into smaller U.S.…
Iran War Stress-Tests Travel, AI Falls Silent, Rebooking Chaos
The Iran war disrupted a major global travel corridor, exposed the limits of AI-powered support during crisis moments, and reignited the long-running airline vs. OTA customer ownership battle as travelers…
Canadian Travel Slumps, Hilton Sounds Alarm, Airbnb Ops Push
Canadian travel to the U.S. declines for the 13th straight month, Hilton’s CEO warns the country has lost half its global tourism share, and Airbnb hires a former Uber executive…