Airbnb Services: What We Know 4 Months After Launch
Airbnb is following the money on Services, and investing in the ones that are most popular. Test and learn, as they say.
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Event Leaders Are Too Overwhelmed by Logistics to Innovate
A new report by ELX finds that a majority of leaders lack the time and budget to take their skills — and those of their teams — to the next level.
How the New H-1B Visa Fee Could Hit Travel Companies
Tech is hyperventilating about the whopping new $100K fee for H-1B visas. Travel shouldn’t breathe easy either.
TSA Deputy Acting Administrator Adam Stahl at Skift Global Forum — Full Video
TSA deputy acting administrator Adam Stahl said the agency is considering making a change to the liquids rule at the Skift Global Forum.
Ruby Hotels’ U.S. Launch Will Test IHG’s Lifestyle Strategy
IHG's newsest brand, Ruby, has a track record in Europe, but in the U.S., it’s starting from scratch.
Raffles ‘Butler’ Campaign Is Back and It’s Working – But Can It Go Global?
The butler is a strong narrative device to signal touch, but does it work in new markets for Raffles?
France’s Record Summer: 4 Drivers of a Tourism Boom
France managed to turn a post-Olympics travel surge into something more lasting.
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Hanwha Hotels Launches Anto Luxury Brand in Korea
Hanwha Hotels & Resorts launched its new luxury brand Anto in South Korea with a resort that has 334 rooms. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
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Canada’s Hotel Industry Is Booming
Canada’s hotel RevPAR exceeded C$200 for the first time on record in August, with ADR up 6.1%. Plus, other hotel deal and development news.
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Why Brands Are Doubling Down on Live Events in the Age of AI Noise
Brands are making bold experiential moves, and the events industry stands to benefit — if it delivers on the promise of meaningful experiences.
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LA Approves $2.6B Convention Center Expansion, But Work Will Pause for Olympics
Los Angeles is investing almost $3 billion in expanding its convention center. The approved plan means construction will pause during the LA28 Summer Olympics, concluding in 2029.
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Why Aviation Needs Its Next Big Conversation Now – And Here’s Where It Starts
Rising passenger demand meets fleet bottlenecks and climate goals. Aviation requires a shared vision, and the Skift Aviation Forum sets the stage for it.