Articles tagged “skift research”

Economic worries might be catching up with the travel industry, but just in time China is starting to show signs of life.

Travel is back in full swing and Expedia Group and Booking Holdings are now fully recovered versus the pandemic. But under the hood, big changes are underway as these two booking sites revamp their strategies for the future.

Travel is back in full swing and Expedia Group and Booking Holdings are now fully recovered versus the pandemic. But under the hood, big changes are underway as these two booking sites revamp their strategies for the future.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at new Skift Travel Health Index results, destinations marketing via charging stations, and the challenge of meetings in the metaverse.

Guest-facing tech has gained popularity over the last few years, especially due to its contactless capabilities. While there is a lot of investment in this landscape and growing interest from hoteliers and guests, it is still largely in its infancy with a lot of potential to grow.

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High season ... what high season? In September, 57 percent of Americans traveled, 10 percentage points higher than last September. The normal fall slump after the summer months did not occur, highlighting how the vacation season is being stretched as demand — and prices — remain high.

In Skift's top stories, BET co-founder Sheila Johnson's Salamander Hotels adds properties to its portfolio, a new bridge reshapes travel patterns in Croatia, and United Airlines predicts hybrid work will drive future leisure travel demand.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at American’s bet on upgraded seating, the tourism shift from Asia to Europe, and Google and Expedia’s outlooks on flight search.

Data is highlighting the shift away from Asia as the epicenter of travel, moving towards the Middle East and Europe. With China looking at its zero-Covid policy as the long-term solution to beating the pandemic, it will be interesting to see how long it takes for the pendulum to swing back.