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.

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 | 2 years ago

Tourism

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.

2 years ago

Airlines

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.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Hotels

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.

2 years ago

Paris tourists outside of shops selling trinkets.

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.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Tourism

What Dragon Trail's Travel Agent Survey Says About Chinese Tourism

The younger demographics actively engaging with travel agents underscores the need for adaptation. Agents are blending traditional and digital methods to connect with clients, staying relevant by catering to their evolving preferences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Announcements

State of Travel 2023

Our new report hands you everything you need to know about the current state of travel in one slide deck. That's 250+ data slides, covering travel and tourism's performance, the latest consumer and business trends, and overviews of all important sectors within the travel sphere.

Skift Research + Skift | 2 years ago

Skift Travel Health Index: June 2023 Highlights

This report highlights the latest insights from the Skift Travel Health Index. The index covers travel’s performance since January 2020, up to and including June 2023.

2 years ago

Tourism

Covid Related Travel Changes Reversing: New Skift Research

Travel landscape undergoes reversal as solo trips decline, blended travel dips, urban travel rebounds, and work shifts to hybrid models, reflecting changing preferences.

Varsha Arora | 2 years ago

Tourism

U.S. Tourism Groups Head to Japan for First Time in Years as Rebound Lags

Even though restrictions have been lifted, Japanese tourists seem more interested in traveling at home than abroad. This is a problem for the U.S. travel industry.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago