Cool Climates Will Be in Hot Demand
As global temperatures soar, cooler climates are calling. Next year, ‘North’ will be more than a direction; it’s a destination.
Sarah Kopit is the Editor-in-Chief of Skift, where she oversees editorial content and also co-hosts the Skift Travel Podcast. Sarah is a Bloomberg alum, where she ran breaking news operations in the Americas, a recovering attorney and a University of Michigan graduate.
Generation Next: Middle East and North Africa’s Rising Female Travel Leaders
Skift is honored to present the latest installment of our Generation Next series – this time dedicated to spotlighting remarkable women leaders shaping travel in the Middle East and North Africa
A Ticket to Space Is Tourism’s Final Frontier
Space tourism is no longer a fever dream of wonky scientists and starry-eyed visionaries. It’s real and it’s here, a fledgling economic powerhouse that’s still in its awkward adolescence – clumsy, unpredictable but filled with potential.
Sports Tourism’s Moment: Real Life, No Screens, Big Money
In-person sporting events are some of the last great communal gathering spots. We travel en masse to take-in competition, cheer on our teams and experience life. As a result, sports tourism has become an absolute economic juggernaut for the travel industry. In the immortal words of Jerry Maguire - Show Me The Money!
The Science of Sleep. How the Travel Industry is Cashing in on Tourism’s Latest Obsession
Gen Z has made boasting about good sleep its most recent flex. And the travel sector has followed suit, using science to cater to vacationers of all ages looking to get some precious shut-eye.
The Ozempic Era Will Force the Travel Industry to Adapt
If travel companies are not thinking about the impact of GLP-1s on their bottom line yet – in 2024 they will.
Ozempic Made Obesity Optional. The Travel Industry Isn’t Ready
New, wildly effective weight loss drugs have made the first real, mainstream inroads in the fight against obesity. The economic and financial implications are staggering – and the potential impact on the travel sector could be seismic.
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Is Done With Back to Basics
Airbnb could be seen as a victim of its own success – with guests, hosts and cities all taking aim. But it’s done rebuilding, and focusing on moving forward.