Articles tagged “megatrends”

Big brands and independent hoteliers face common challenges despite being differentiated by their value offerings. Travellers are beginning to weigh in more emotion and wellness as part of their stays, and hotels think they can keep up through design.

Get the lowdown on the broader economic trends affecting travel in 2023, thanks to data and analysis from Skift Research. Watch this Skift Megatrends video to stay ahead of the game.

More people are willing to travel, and more people are willing to spend more on travel. Watch the conversation between Expedia Group expert Hari Nair and Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali for overarching trends and impacts on travel.

India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country later this year. That shift carries huge implications for travel across the globe. Watch our lively discussion in this Skift Megatrends video to get behind the numbers.

As we kick the year off with Megatrends next week, we're thrilled to bring a day of in-depth and thought-provoking conversations between industry leaders and Skift editors to travel leaders across the globe. Get a peak behind the curtain to what travel might look like in 2023 and beyond.

In Skift's top stories this week, Southwest's technology failures serve as a lesson for airlines, RateGain acquires travel marketing technology firm Adara, and Hyatt House rebrands to compete against short-term rental platforms.

Digital tools versus the human side of hospitality. Overtourism versus local control. It's impressive how many issues like these were pivotal a decade ago and remain so.

Top executives at Connect Airlines and Breeze Airways both alluded to the high-risk nature of the aviation business, but they also said that it's a good time to start up a carrier. It seems both companies are doing the early heavy lifting they will need to be successful.

These Megatrends over the years transitioned from future outlook to facts. You could look it up.

This is your PhD in travel, a fascinating read for those who want a deep dive into the most fascinating industry on this planet.