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Average room rates reached record highs across Canada this summer. Driven by a strong and sustained rebound in tourism and overnight visitors, Canada’s hotel industry smashed records for average rooms rates in May, June, and again in July, according to CoStar.

Anantara Hotels and Resorts has rolled out its ‘Dollar for Deeds’ program at its properties globally, having originally launched the initiative at select hotels in Thailand almost ten years ago.

United is the latest airline to hedge against expected delays at Airbus and Boeing with a large order for new planes.

For meeting professionals looking to combine unique cultural experiences with access to cutting-edge innovation, Québec City may hold the answer.

Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern didn't just delve into the past during his appearance at Skift Global Forum — he touched on its AI-powered future as well as its international expansion plans.

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Edward Chandler, global head of B2B travel at Visa, about what defines the connected trip, what brands can do to create fast and seamless payment journeys, and what new technologies will enable the connected trip of the future.

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Eric Phillips, senior vice president and chief digital officer of Delta Air Lines, and Ben Ellencweig, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, on how artificial intelligence will usher in what every generation wants: a true “golden age” of travel.

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Nelson Boyce, managing director of travel at Google, on the real possibilities of artificial intelligence to create a better journey for customers and improve the bottom line for travel brands.

Junk fees are a hot button issue in the travel industry, and here are some noteworthy statements several executives made at Skift Global Forum.

The U.S.'s travel industry's prospects to compete globally over the long-term looks dim.

Surprise, surprise! Air France-KLM's first move in Europe's latest round of airline consolidation is SAS, not TAP Air Portugal as expected.

The lack of digital connectivity in the tours and activities sector concerns more than racing to get more tour operators online. It is about adding the right digital approach for that particular tour operator's business.