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It's no surprise the national parks have a lot of visitors. But growth has been accelerating and parks leaders have been looking for ways to lessen the impact.

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses announced the signing of Six Senses Telluride, a luxury property with extensive amenities set to open in 2028 in North America's Mountain West Region.

Some travel companies have been reporting signs of a slowdown. But recent data – from AAA, the TSA and now, short-term rental bookings – suggest a strong holiday weekend.

The travel-management giant is using AI to read and respond to trip requests via emails. The goal is to free up human agents for more critical tasks, like perhaps explaining to executives why they can't expense that "team-building" trip to Vegas.

Skift Meetings Forum is back with a bold, unfiltered look at the future of meetings. Here’s why it’s the year's must-attend event for meeting professionals.

If you've ever sailed past Niagara Falls or toured a city on a sightseeing bus, you may have thought, "This is nice and all, but I wish there was something more." Tour operator Hornblower plans to fix that.

Good event catering doesn’t just satisfy hunger; it sparks conversation, adds to the ambiance, and creates lasting memories. It’s the silent partner in every successful event, working behind the scenes to elevate every moment.

Hilton is rapidly expanding in China, opening its 700th hotel and targeting 100 new hotels annually, with plans to potentially open one every two days.

At Skift's live events, you won’t see canned presentations, breakout sessions or five-person panels. Instead, the focus on candid C-level interviews moderated by expert editors delivers highly focused and insightful sessions.

Thailand, Malaysia, China – and now Sri Lanka – are catching on: relaxing travel rules boosts tourism. With Sri Lanka eyeing a jump from 1.49 million visitors last year to 2.5 million this year, easing entry is their big play.

The DJIA, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 rose on Friday, while Canada’s hotel industry saw a slight decline in occupancy in July 2024 after three months of increases.

Skift has covered hundreds of travel startup funding rounds over the past few years, and we’ve spoken with numerous founders and investors about the state of venture capital. They all tell a similar story: There’s money to be had, but the bar is much higher now.