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.

Online Travel

What Airbnb Fears the Most and 12 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In this roundup, we highlight our coverage of Airbnb's financials released ahead of its initial public offering (we wrote eight articles!), the key takeaways from the inaugural Skit Aviation Forum, and a look at smarter destination marketing.

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

A Strong Off-Season for Colorado Ski Resorts Doesn't Guarantee a Winter Windfall

Major year-over-year revenue growth at Colorado ski resorts last month doesn't necessarily mean owners should expect an avalanche of profits this winter, especially in light of surging coronavirus cases around the world.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

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Airlines

CEOs From Air France and Ryanair See Different Flight Paths to a Travel Recovery

There's a fascinating difference of opinion between the top bosses of Air France and Ryanair on competitiveness, fairness, and the value of testing at airports.

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Airlines

What's Next for Airlines? Watch Southwest CEO Offer Predictions for 2021 and Beyond

Effective vaccines are one thing. Southwest and other airlines still need to gain the trust of event planners before they can bank on recovery momentum.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Airlines

Southwest CEO on the Fight to Pare Losses and Avoid First Layoffs in 50 Years

You know times are tough when a domestic airline with strong leisure roots like Southwest Airlines is in danger of breaking a half-century tradition of no layoffs or furloughs.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Tourism

Podcast: Post-U.S. Election and Post-Vaccine Travel Industry Outlook

What a difference a few days make for optimism in the beleaguered travel industry. With the clarity on U.S. presidential election results coming this past weekend and the encouraging news…

Jason Clampet | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

New Independent Hotel Group Fights Back on Industry’s Bigger-Is-Better Mentality

Independent hotel owners have a new pandemic survival strategy with the arrival of the Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. The big brands need to address grievances over their high costs in order to remain competitive.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Tourism

Destinations Embrace Multilingual, Multicultural Marketing to Attract New Travelers for Post-Covid Reality

With source markets on lockdown and shifting border restrictions, destinations are targeting global and regional travelers they'd previously overlooked. The result? A rise in multilingual and cross cultural tourism campaigns. It’s about time.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Stop Dreaming of a Pre-Pandemic Travel Industry: Key Takeaways From Skift's Design The Future

Don't look to the past in how to rebuild the travel industry's post-pandemic future. Look at everything from design to diversity to structuring events.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Hotel CEOs Identify Winning Combo to Help Revive Industry🔒

A revival of conventions and major events will help the hotel industry tackle its high unemployment rate, but federal stimulus is needed first while struggling businesses still wait for the virus to get under control.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago