The UK’s Brexit Tourism Bounce Is Likely to Flatten
Patrick Whyte, Skift
A weak pound made the UK more attractive to tourists but a chaotic Brexit threatens the country's hospitality industry.
6 hours ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
A weak pound made the UK more attractive to tourists but a chaotic Brexit threatens the country's hospitality industry.
6 hours ago
Hyatt + Skift
With so many hospitality brands jumping on the wellness bandwagon today, the companies that are actually going to resonate with customers are those that create true opportunities for customers to enhance their well-being.
19 hours ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
From the rise of undertourism to blurred lines in hospitality to travelers' demands for control, these are the Megatrends in travel we're watching in 2019.
1 day ago
Laura Powell, Skift
This is the year of luxury brand collaborations. Two sectors that are coming together in a particularly big way are hospitality and automotive. We look at what's driving the motor trend.
1 week ago
Deanna Ting and Dennis Schaal, Skift
Until the details are finalized, the jury’s still out on the impact of a Marriott-Expedia agreement. But suffice it to say, these frenemies still depend on one another.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
These were the 10 biggest deals in travel in 2018. Were they the smartest decisions? We'll know in a few years. Hospitality-related acquisitions dominated our list; the online travel agencies made some big investments, but were absent as big buyers.
3 weeks ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Consumers often wonder where they can find the lowest rate for a hotel room online. Oddly enough, a hotel's managers may not know the answer. Mysteriously discounted rates from small sites and apps are popping up more often online, even in markets like the U.S. where a few hotel groups dominate.
3 weeks ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Online travel agencies have been vehemently opposed to detailing the components of the taxes and fees they collect on prepaid hotel bookings because it would expose the wholesale rates they obtain from hotels and the markups that the booking sites impose. This lawsuit could potentially impose changes in Expedia's financial relationship with its affiliates.
4 weeks ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Booking.com has been making strides in the U.S. market for several years, but the challenges are formidable. Expedia is outspending Booking.com on U.S. TV, and then there is Airbnb to throw into the equation.
1 month ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
TUI seems to have mitigated the potential damage from a challenging operating environment. It will be interesting to see how it sustains its growth over the coming years.
1 month ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Jumeirah Group is certainly ratcheting up its plans. Broadening its brand portfolio will help with name recognition.
1 month ago