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.

A selection of Southwest airplane tails in Pittsburgh

Airlines

Southwest Airlines: 'Healthy' Demand Alone Can't Boost Profits

Southwest is flying too much capacity for the current level of travel demand in the U.S. Management knows it and is under increasing pressure to slow things down and boost profits.

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

Online Travel

Here’s Why China’s Fliggy Thinks the Travel Recovery Is Just Getting Started

As the Chinese travel market embraces personalization, technology integration, and enhanced experiences, the industry needs to adjust to this ever-changing landscape.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Hotels

Lebua Hotels’ Deepak Ohri Shares Details on His New Hospitality Venture

The next time someone asks you a positive aspect of the surge in average room rates, one of them could be Deepak Ohri’s entrepreneurial journey.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Tourism

International Travel to U.S. Hit 84% of Pre-Pandemic Level in July

Nearly 6.5 million international travelers came to the U.S. in July, representing 84% of its pre-pandemic level, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's latest data release. Compared to…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

The interior of an Airbnb property in Italy

Short-Term Rentals

The EU Short-Term Rental Lobby Doesn't Want to Be A Scapegoat for Bad Policies

From putting up resistance against harsh rules to managing members at a national level, the European Holiday Home Association is overbooked.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 year ago

Airlines

China Air Travel Recovery Drives Global Demand to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

The global air travel demand is within sight of a full recovery but, with many corporate travelers still not back, will we see another plateau this fall?

1 year ago

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with ... Iceland

Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Airlines

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.

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

Hotels

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.

2 years 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 | 2 years ago