Articles tagged “u.s.”
Hotels
Where Does Oyo Go From Here? The Long View This Week
Acknowledging a company's shortcomings is a first step toward fixing them. But Oyo will really have to transform its practices if it has any hope of mending relations with hotel owners, some of whom feel burned.
Tourism
U.S. Job Growth in Travel for July Rises Despite Labor Shortages
A strong job market means lots of consumers are spending on domestic travel. But rising wages and recently tightened rules on visas for seasonal workers are pressuring some sectors. We take a sector-by-sector look.
Airlines
Expect Solid Year of Growth for Travel in 2019: New Skift Research
Our latest Skift Research report provides a look-back on 2018 and details our 2019 economic expectations for the U.S. and globally. All in all, we expect a solid year of economic growth in 2019 which should translate well for the travel industry.
Online Travel
These 10 U.S. Zip Codes Buy the Most Travel Online
Don't be jealous of residents from these U.S. zip codes, which generate the most hotel and flight bookings. Travel is the rare thing you buy that makes you richer no matter where you're from.
Tourism
Spain Overtakes a Struggling U.S. as World’s Second Favorite Tourist Destination
Despite facing plenty of challenges, Spain saw a healthy growth in international tourists in 2017. But this year is likely to be tougher because of Barcelona's troubles and with places like Turkey regaining some of their popularity.
Tourism
First U.S. National Civil Rights Trail Seeks International Tourism Appeal
America's first national civil rights trail has broad appeal. More international visitors are planning trips around these black history museums and landmarks, many new and revamped, and this trail could lengthen and multiply those trips.
Tour Operators
Asian Activities Booking Platform Klook Heads to the Americas
Hong Kong-based Klook has selected the Americas as its first stop for expansion outside Asia. To beat the deeply entrenched competition, it will have to find partners that can adapt to the needs of Asian travelers.
Tourism
U.S. Summer Online Travel Spending Growth Has Slowed in 2017
While the growth in summer online travel spending will decline in the U.S. this year compared to 2016, it's not all doom and gloom for the U.S. travel industry.
Tourism
In Trip Planning Is There a Red State Versus Blue State Divide?
In 2017, Americans' travel aspirations may reflect the country's political divide. We're still waiting to see how Trump's promises to tighten national borders will affect the trips people book this year.