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In this video from Skift Global Forum, McKinsey, Marriott, and Kayak discuss how understanding and acting on agentic AI’s potential could mark the winners and losers in the coming decade of travel innovation.

Sandals Resorts International is doubling down on its Caribbean identity, expanding its Beaches brand, and leveraging its regional workforce and suppliers to power both hospitality excellence and economic growth. In this talk, Executive Chairman Adam Stewart elaborates on the brand’s bold new chapter.

Evermore shifts Orlando beyond theme parks, positioning itself as a destination in its own right. In this talk, Chris Kelsey, president of Dart Interests, highlights group-focused residences, a Conrad hotel, and a focus on “relational wellness” as the next wave of travel demand.

Today’s travelers expect fast, responsive support when disruptions arise. In this talk, Anna Kofoed, chief officer for travel at Allianz Partners, explained why proactive, seamless travel protection is central to loyalty in today’s industry.

Service Properties Trust sold ten hotels with a total of 1,525 keys located for $71 million. Plus, other deal news.

Nobody will say how much money any of this is making or saving. "Experiments," they call it. "Early days." But many of the AI examples remain quite promising.

With so many industry events — from conferences to hosted buyer trips to fams — has it become too much of a good thing?

RateGain aims to acquire U.S.-based martech company Sojern in a deal set to make it a $310+ million company.

Well, now here’s something President Trump can take credit for. The new round of tariffs on Indian imports may be nudging Delhi and Beijing a little closer together and direct flights are back on the map.

In Europe’s airline market, cost discipline beats scale — ultra-low-cost carriers lead on margins, while legacy giants rely on consolidation and strategy to stay competitive.

The Laurus has joined the Luxury Collection brand as the first property in Singapore. And more hotel deal news.