Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.

Skift Research subscribers can view the latest data about country-by-country recovery at the Skift Recovery Index. Data about public companies can be viewed at the Skift Health Score.

Airlines

AirAsia Operations to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels By December

What's driving Air Asia's demand? Migrating workforce, tourism, students and connecting travellers.

Yantoultra Ngui, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

News Blog

TSA Expects U.S. Summer Flier Numbers to Beat 262 Million Record

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration expects the number of travelers passing through airport checkpoints to beat, if only slightly, the record of 262 million set four years ago. The TSA screened nearly 228 million travelers from Memorial Day through August 29, or an average or roughly 2.5 million people a day, it said on Tuesday.…

Edward Russell | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

American Outbound Travel Aspirations Defy Inflation Concerns

The increase in travel intentions was a standout aspect of an otherwise lackluster report. This resilience underscores the enduring appeal of travel even amid broader economic fluctuations.

Safiyah Riddle, Reuters | 3 weeks ago

Daily Lodging Report

Global Travel Investment Still 22.5% Below 2019 Levels

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report said Travel & Tourism investment in 2022 surged to $856 billion, up 11.1% from the previous year but still -22.5% short of 2019 levels.

1 month ago

Airlines

The Americas Lead Airline Capacity Recovery in 2023

North and South America have been standout performers in leading the industry's capacity recovery post pandemic. While this was anticipated, there are noteworthy shifts in interregional capacity from North America to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Ashab Rizvi | 1 month ago

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Are Ready to Book Trips, But 2019 Levels Are Far Off

While China easing group tour restrictions is a travel industry leap, don't expect a sudden surge of Chinese tourists. The revival might need a little more time to unfold.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Skift Research

Skift Travel Health Index: July 2023 Highlights

Global travel's month-on-month performance decline in July 2023 due to seasonality of demand, mirrors the downward trend from June to July last year. Hong Kong, the only country to witness an index uptick this month, has geared up for a steady rebound as travel volumes return.

1 month ago

News Blog

American and Delta Add China Flights as Restrictions Ease

American Airlines and Delta Air Lines will both add more flights to China this fall and winter as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China begin easing. Fort Worth, Texas-based American will add three weekly nonstops for a single daily flight on the Dallas-Fort Worth-Shanghai route in January, an airline spokesperson said Wednesday. And Atlanta-based…

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

Daily Lodging Report

Malaysia and Hong Kong See Significant MoM Tourism Bumps

Malaysia is on track to surpass its international tourist target with an expected 18 million visitors, while Hong Kong saw a significant MoM increase in July, driven largely by visitors from Mainland China.

1 month ago

Coronavirus

The Travel Industry’s Immense Potential for Growth

Despite the pandemic’s unprecedented challenges, the travel industry’s recovery is proving to be remarkable.

Skift | 2 months ago