Articles tagged “skiftlive”

JetBlue aims to use premium lounges to appeal to higher-spending travelers while simultaneously navigating operational turbulence and profitability headwinds.

Africa is emerging as travel’s next global growth frontier, driven by a young population, rising connectivity, and authentic experiences. Hamza Farooqui of Millat Group calls for intentional investment, Gulf partnerships, and reciprocal travel ecosystems to unlock the continent’s full potential.

Major shifts in the corporate travel space have inspired a trend toward unified, AI-powered policy management platforms. But travel is personal, and travelers demand a personalized touch; for AI to realize its potential, it must live in the hands of human agents.

Travelers aren’t browsing aimlessly - they’re searching with precision. Google says the future of travel discovery lies in creators, AI tools, and meeting intent in the moment.

Oman Air is going all-in on its home market and its digital strategy is paying off faster than expected. But the road to broader transformation still depends on infrastructure and realism about climate goals.

In this video from Skift Transatlantic Summit 2025, Wendy Olson Killion, CEO of Rome2Rio, explains how pairing inspiration with access helps destinations encourage travel to lesser-known places and distribute tourism more sustainably.

Thomas Reiner says the best case scenario for online travel agencies is that they lose commissions. And metasearch engines could become things of the past.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky gave a talk that led to some controversy in Silicon Valley. He clarified his thoughts in one area and doubled down in another.

There is huge untapped potential in getting Americans to travel to Europe or the Middle East for lower prices on high-tech wellness services.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to make billions of dollars from new lines of business — and they may not all be focused on travel.