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Airlines

Demand Surges for Festive Season Travel – India Report

The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Hotel Construction in Los Angeles Declines

Hotel construction in Los Angeles has significantly declined, with many projects facing foreclosure or bankruptcy, and financing difficulties limiting new developments.

9 hours ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb: The Bears Were Wrong About Long-Term Stays

Pundits predicted that people would return to cities once the pandemic subsided. They have but non-urban stays are still a strong Airbnb category.

Dennis Schaal | 11 hours ago

Announcements

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.

Jason Clampet | 14 hours ago

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.

Varsha Arora | 14 hours ago

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.

Dawit Habtemariam | 14 hours ago

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.

17 hours ago

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.

Rashaad Jorden | 17 hours ago

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?

Meghna Maharishi and Gordon Smith, Skift | 19 hours ago

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.

20 hours ago

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.

Nicole Meyer | 20 hours ago