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Travel Technology
The airline industry operates largely on decades-old systems. Without those being updated, integrating AI will be a challenge.
Justin Dawes | 7 months ago
Tourism
U.S. tourism executives came back from their trips optimistic about the Chinese tourism market's recovery despite long visa wait times and the slow return of air connectivity.
Dawit Habtemariam | 8 months ago
Short-Term Rentals
Some believe that hotels stand to gain from Airbnb's NYC woes. Properties that might see an upside include Sonders and traditional hotels using Airbnb to sell rooms, especially if Airbnb opts to lean into the proposition.
Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago
Startups
AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.
Justin Dawes | 8 months ago
China's economic weakness, city downtowns in trouble, visa delays – these are just some of the issues holding back travel. We will be talking about them with tourism executives at the Skift Global Forum in September.
U.S. cities face big challenges to a full tourism recovery, but are they struggling to attract visitors? Here's what Ask Skift said.
Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago
Hotels
You'd think a shrinking supply of short-term rentals would be a big boost to hotels. But it's not at all clear how it will play out, and some will benefit more than others.
Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago
New York City is a bit late to the game compared to other tourist cities that have implemented Airbnb restrictions, but there are certainly more to come.
Airbnb and New York City have had many twists and turns in their dealings over the last decade, and here's a list of the major events in their often rocky relationship.
The new hotel tax funds will be a big boost for Destination DC's marketing efforts.
