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The highly anticipated Skift Global Forum is back in New York City this week, kicking off on Tuesday evening.

Nicole Meyer | 35 mins ago

Viewing Options for Skift Global Forum

Tourism

Which Generation Is Spending Most on Travel? – India Report

Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 hour ago

Which Generation Is Spending Most on Travel? – India Report

Daily Lodging Report

Jefferies Reports Lodging Stocks Show Improvement

Jefferies notes that lodging stocks tied to moderate to lower-end brands are outperforming due to economic stability, while higher-end brands are underperforming amid slower leisure travel and delayed interest rate cuts.

7 hours ago

Airlines

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 hours ago

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Luxury

The Customer Isn’t Always Right: Hotels Need to Crack Down on Bad Behavior

Hotels have become too servile, letting badly behaved guests ruin carefully crafted experiences. They need to take notes from the Hôtel du Cap, where standards and behavior are gently enforced for the benefit of all.

Colin Nagy | 9 hours ago

The Customer Isn’t Always Right: Hotels Need to Crack Down on Bad Behavior

Travel Technology

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

Thayer, the best-known VC firm that invests in travel startups, is essentially merging with a newer fund called Derive. The deal is being pitched as a way to "drive innovation in travel tech," which is VC-speak for "we want to make money off the next big thing in travel apps."

Sean O'Neill | 15 hours ago

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

Daily Lodging Report

Japan and China Lead Global Hotel Investment Surge

Japan and China are emerging as top destinations for global hotel investments due to strong travel demand, economic optimism, and promising returns.

16 hours ago

Airline Weekly

Greece Lightning: The Aegean Airlines Success Story

Aegean Airlines suffered three straight years of losses from 2010 to 2012, aggravated by a surge in fuel prices. This week we discover how Aegean not only survived, but thrived under intense macroeconomic pressure.

23 hours ago
Greece Lightning: The Aegean Airlines Success Story

Daily Lodging Report

Wells Fargo Adjusts Ratings for Hotel REITs

Wells Fargo adjusted ratings and price targets for several hotel stocks, upgrading some while cutting price targets for others.

1 day ago

Tourism

Breaking Down Borders: Relaxed Visa Rules Are Opening Up the World

Looser visa restrictions are greasing the wheels of global tourism, but the real question is whether these policies can sustain long-term growth or just offer a fleeting boost to countries eager for quick wins.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan, Skift | 2 days ago

Breaking Down Borders: Relaxed Visa Rules Are Opening Up the World

Startups

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups developing next-generation aircraft and components have raised over half a billion dollars in venture capital so far this year.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup