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Coronavirus
What’s the state of the European travel industry right now? Skift Research has some answers as well as solutions to the challenges ahead.
Jason Clampet | 2 years ago
Tourism
"Cautious optimism" was the informal catchphrase of travel leaders at Thursday's conference in London. The event showcased many examples of newfound agility, suggesting a brighter future for the sector.
Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago
Hotels
A couple of regions are performing well for Accor, the France-based hotel company. But let's not confuse this with those booming pre-pandemic times. The Covid hotel industry recovery still has a long way to go.
Brian Sumers | 2 years ago
Airlines
Despite higher fuel costs, the first major land war in Europe since World War II, and the lingering pandemic, Air France CEO Anne Rigail remains optimistic about summer travel demand. In fact, the airline plans to fly more flights to North America, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean than it did in 2019.
Madhu Unnikrishnan | 2 years ago
Travel Technology
The digital ease of booking travel is growing post-pandemic and it's only the beginning.
Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago
Greenland wants more visitors. But only if it can handle them in an environmentally-friendly way, while not overwhelming its limited infrastructure and small population.
Edward Russell | 2 years ago
Some international travelers have been reconsidering their planned trips this year, even to countries safely far from the Ukraine war. Tourism leaders in France and Spain have been reacting in innovative and nimble ways.
There will always be a human element to hospitality, but technology can improve the experience for both customers and employees at a time when it is desperately needed.
Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 years ago
Short-Term Rentals
The listings platform is refocusing on hosts, and wants to make their lives as easy as possible in a bid to continue growing the business.
Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago
British Airlines owner IAG says all the right things about supporting innovation to combat climate change, but with a net zero C02 emission pledge by 2050, it doesn't appear to be in an existential hurry.
Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago