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There are many variables, from inaccessible walking paths to long queue lines, that can make excursions tricky for your attendees with mobility issues.

A unified visa and new regional coordination signal a turning point for one of the region’s slowest growing tourism segments.

For an inbound tourism sector already fighting headwinds, this move transforms the seamless ESTA process into a privacy minefield, likely pushing hesitant European and Asian travelers toward friendlier borders.

Low gas prices and cruise demand are expected to fuel a 2025 holiday travel surge.

India’s winter travel is growing in both volume and maturity. Earlier bookings, higher spend on experiences, and strong short-haul demand suggest a more confident, value-conscious traveler.

The Park Hyatt Tokyo has reopened following a 19-month restoration. Plus, more hotel business news.

Park Hotels & Resorts sold five non-core properties for $198 million and exited three others on expiring ground leases this year. Plus more hotel deal news.

The dominant player of the world’s third-largest aviation market was reminded this week that “Hope is not a Strategy” as it witnessed widespread cancellations. 

For a travel sector eager to automate, the basics still matter — especially continuity between bots and human travel agents. Selectour and Kleio tackle the handoff problem, and the effort could prepare advisors for the agentic future. 

United’s David Kinzelman discussed the importance of eliminating friction for travelers at Skift Aviation Forum 2025.

Across Africa, luxury travel is evolving beyond gated resorts and safari lodges toward experiences rooted in culture, creativity, and community. With rising investment, expanding airlift, and a young generation seeking purpose-driven experiences, the continent is redefining what modern luxury means.

The hotel stay now sits at the center of a wider ecosystem. As hospitality expands into wellness, residences, mobility, and retail, the strongest brands will create connected worlds that run on loyalty and emotional relevance, rather than relying solely on room revenue.