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Announcing Ask Skift 2.0, the Travel Industry’s Answer Engine

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

Announcing Ask Skift 2.0, the Travel Industry’s Answer Engine

Tourism

The State of Travel in 2024: Top 3 Charts

The travel industry is rapidly evolving, and the State of Travel 2024 report provides comprehensive insights into the key trends and shifts shaping its future.

The State of Travel in 2024: Top 3 Charts

Tourism

Rome Tourism Chief Says There’s ‘Total Chaos’ at Trevi Fountain — Changes Are Coming

For Rome's tourism chief, cracking down on short-term rentals and managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain are the top priorities when it comes to combatting overtourism.

Rome Tourism Chief Says There’s ‘Total Chaos’ at Trevi Fountain — Changes Are Coming

Skift Meetings

14 Ways to Upgrade Your Awards Program

Your awards program could benefit from a refresh to stay competitive and relevant. Here are 14 ways to help revitalize it.

14 Ways to Upgrade Your Awards Program

Online Travel

Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?

Travelers are increasingly eager to spend money on experiences than possessions, but that's far from the only reason why travel brands are eager to invest in the sector. They see an industry that's showing no signs of slowing down.

Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?

Airlines

Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly to Step Down After Activist Pressure

Gary Kelly has been a part of the Southwest family for almost four decades. Will his departure and that of six other board members be enough to keep Elliott happy?

Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly to Step Down After Activist Pressure

Daily Lodging Report

Indonesia Imposes Bali Hotel Construction Ban

Indonesia has imposed a moratorium on hotel and nightclub construction in Bali to curb overdevelopment and protect the island’s culture and environment.

Announcements

One Week Until the Premier Travel Industry Conference

It’s not too late to reserve your seat today for the most anticipated thought leadership conference in the travel industry: Skift Global Forum on September 17-19 in New York City.

One Week Until the Premier Travel Industry Conference

Skift Meetings

How to Level Up Your Sales Kickoffs

Sales kickoffs (SKOs) start the engine for a productive year. Securing the right technology partner can ensure they reach their maximum potential and drive growth.

How to Level Up Your Sales Kickoffs

Tourism

Japan Now on Track to Open Its First Casino in 2030

Japan's casino dreams are ramping up as Osaka IR takes a leap of faith, ditching its exit clause. But with rising costs and public doubts, the stakes are sky-high. Will this gamble succeed, or is Japan risking a costly blunder in a competitive market?

Japan Now on Track to Open Its First Casino in 2030

Podcasts

Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences

Today's podcast looks at what the new iPhone offers travelers, how Greece is tackling over tourism, and ranking top travel experiences.

Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences