Bloomberg
The evident slowdown in Chinese consumption can be seen just from looking at where they holidayed during the Lunar New Year. Destinations closer to home -- Hong Kong, Thailand, Macau -- took the top spots.
2 months ago
Accor Group + Skift
In the past, economy hotels have often been constrained in terms of the designs, experiences, and personalized offerings they could provide guests. But ibis is taking steps to prove that economy brands can compete when it comes to experiential offerings.
2 months ago
Rebecca Stone and Seth Borko, Skift Research
Our latest Skift Research report provides a look-back on 2018 and details our 2019 economic expectations for the U.S. and globally. All in all, we expect a solid year of economic growth in 2019 which should translate well for the travel industry.
4 months ago
Rebecca Stone and Seth Borko, Skift Research
Will there be a recession next year? That seems to be the question on everyone's minds. But the fundamental data and industry management teams tell a story of greater strength heading into next year. Headwinds are rising, but on balance, we expect “steady-as-she-goes” growth.
4 months ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift Research
We think 2018 is setting up to be a solid year for growth in travel, despite lingering uncertainty over the direction of economic, foreign, and political policies around the world. Subscribe to Skift Research to learn more.
1 year ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift Research
Key economic indicators point to a solid 2018 for travel and tourism as long as federal policy changes don't get in the way.
1 year ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift Research
With many global markets showing healthy signs of growth and consumer and business confidence high, we expect the travel industry to benefit from a solid year of macroeconomic growth in 2018.
1 year ago
Associated Press
China officials are making a big push to ramp up infrastructure spending. Sound familiar? They are actually doing it, though.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Everyone is ready for the U.S. election to be over. The question is: Will business travel rebound once we move into a new year with a new president, or will global factors keep travel on a slow-growth trajectory?
2 years ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
The bigger questions on everyone’s mind in the hospitality industry: Is the cycle finally turning downward? Are the good times of high occupancies and revenues over? Should hoteliers be worried?
3 years ago
Alexandra E. Petri, Skift
We're still a long way from political leaders really understanding what's happening at brands like Uber and Airbnb.
4 years ago
Kyunghee Park, Bloomberg
Singapore Air has had to play catch up regarding its first class offering but now it is leading the way in terms of rethinking premium economy.
4 years ago