Wego CEO Sets Ambitious Goal to Be the First Travel Unicorn in Middle East
The Middle East focus is surely helping Wego go places, but CEO Ross Veitch has bigger plans.
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.
The Future of Travel in 175+ Charts
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the state of travel in 2022 and beyond, Montage’s expansion plans, and upgrades to upper class passenger experience.
TikTok’s Influence on Tourism Marketing
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at TikTok’s influence on destination marketing, Delta CEO’s optimism, and the appeal of wellness in corporate travel.
Strong Dollar May Be Headwind for U.S. Luxury Hotels
The U.S. dollar has appreciated relative to major currencies such as the euro, pound, and yen, and that dynamic has been changing travel patterns. American tourists enjoy enhanced buying power…
Google Maps Expands Activities Offerings
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at some positive business travel news, Google’s expanding travel reach, and Delta’s air taxi investment.
Europe to Overtake Asia Pacific as World’s Largest Travel Region
The Asia Pacific region will no longer be the world’s largest travel region by the end of 2022, ceding the title to Europe. That's according to a new report from international travel…
The U.S. Is Failing to Issue Enough Tourist Visas
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the U.S.’s visa failures, a new Sri Lankan airline, and the hotels massaging dogs.
Traveloka Shuts Down Pandemic Business Launches to Refocus on Travel
Having weathered the Covid storm, Traveloka is back to doing what it believes it does best — selling travel.
Carnival’s Relaxed Covid Rules Help Push Demand Above 2019 Levels
The focus on returning passengers and relaxation of Covid-19 rules have helped the cruise company's recovery. The next step (and more challenging one) is to win over first-time cruise passengers.
Taiwan to End Quarantine for Inbound Arrivals From October 13
In the latest round of easing travel restrictions, tourists coming in to Taiwan will not be asked to undergo mandatory Covid-19 quarantine from October 13, the ministry of health and…