Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Wellness tourism is on the rise as travelers increasingly prioritize mental and physical well-being. By focusing on personalized experiences, businesses across the travel value chain can take advantage. Robin Gilbert-Jones Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Business travel is booming. According to the GBTA’s Business Travel Index Outlook report, business travel spending is projected to reach $1.4 trillion this year and climb to $1.8 trillion by 2027.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Skift Take: This is an early idea of how an AI travel agent could look. As the tech advances, users could bypass online travel agencies altogether. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Skift Take: Solo travel is emerging as a significant trend, driving demand during shoulder seasons. Saniya Zanpure Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 18, 2024

Skift Take: Business travel is nearly back – but with an asterisk. Road warriors aren't taking as many trips, longer stays are becoming the norm, and traveler health is a primary focus. So, for those hotels willing to pivot, there’s an opening to snag these lucrative guests. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Skift Take: IHG is revamping its luxury suites and rolling out new training to help cater to a rising trend in multi-generational travel. Who knew family values could be such good business? Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Skift Take: Direct bookings surge as travelers prefer supplier websites over OTAs. This means OTAs will need to innovate to stay competitive. Varsha Arora Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Skift Take: The trend toward increased research time reflects a more deliberate and empowered traveler who prioritizes control, trust, and value in their planning process. Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

million travelers, capping off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods on record. Skift Take: December 1 became the busiest day ever in TSA history as the agency processed 3.09 Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Skift Take: The holiday travel season is hectic both travelers and those in working in the industry, and here's a look at the some challenging aspects of traveling for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

travel and tourism industry is falling behind others because the leaders that run it operate in the clouds, while the need is to be on the ground level, day in and day out. Skift Take: The U.S. Time to change and here's why. Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Skift Take: For Flight Centre, key risks to continued growth include the pace of business travel recovery and the execution of productivity initiatives. If airfares drop in price, it will be crucial to shift to a higher-margin product mix. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The online travel agency maintains it enforces its responsible tourism guidelines. Skift Take: GetYourGuide faces ongoing protests from World Animal Protection over alleged animal exploitation in its listed activities, such as elephant rides. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Skift Take: Intrepid Travel isnt just chasing a 300% boost in Indias inbound tourism its doubling down on storytelling, sustainability, and empowering women to change how the world sees the country. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Skift Take: Curious about the future of travel or how digital ecosystems are shaping it? It all starts with understanding how Gen Z and millennials travel. Wondering how to keep the brand agile in a fiercely competitive market? Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

Skift Take: While Chinese airlines are making significant strides in expanding their international operations, the recovery of outbound travel demand remains key for their long-term success. Saniya Zanpure Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Skift Take: Grasping the shift to digital payments in Asia would be a game-changer for the travel industry. Cashless is the future — think convenience and cool perks! Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Skift Take: As direct competition from hotels and airlines in the consumer business increases, online travel companies in India are rapidly expanding their presence in the "more profitable" corporate travel segment. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

Skift Take: The world’s largest travel-management company is using AI to read and respond to trip requests via emails. The goal is to free up human agents for more critical tasks, like perhaps explaining to executives why they can't expense that "team-building" trip to Vegas. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Skift Take: Will the Western travel industry rethink its approach to serving families rather than offering mere lip service? Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Skift Take: Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to make billions of dollars from new lines of business — and they may not all be focused on travel. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Skift Take: As data usage grows, cost savings and convenience are increasingly pushing travelers to adopt eSIM solutions. For Nomad, this means an opportunity to lead the shift toward flexible data services. Nomad Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Skift Take: Older women are traveling more and there are plenty of opportunities for the hotels and airlines to adapt their product offerings. Athira Thoppil Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

population will travel more than 50 miles during last dozen days of the year. If weather cooperates, it could be the busiest travel period of the year. Skift Take: More than a third of the U.S. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Skift Take: Google's search changes won't win any friends among online travel companies doing business in Europe. However, they might help whip up opposition to the Digital Markets Act. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Arthur wrote that "We are the first generation in human history to be able to travel to other continents as easily we once took a trolley to the next town." " Thanks to him, we could do this without having a ton of money, and hopefully walked away with a better trip because of that.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

As we wrap up this year, we’re uncovering some fresh insights into the travel dynamics of 2024 and catching glimpses of how they might ripple through 2025. Imagine this: two out of three of us have either met or exceeded our travel goals this past year. What comes next, you ask?

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Skift Take: A growing wave of environmental pressures is pushing the travel industry toward rapid transformation. Deloitte's latest report offers insights into how companies can adapt or risk extinction in an increasingly eco-conscious market. Deloitte Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Last year, overseas travel spend by Indians hit an all-time high. The trend this is year is consistent with 2023, indicating a sustained interest in overseas travel by Indians. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A dedicated day for travel discounts isn’t just a promotion — it’s a surefire way to capture their attention and drive bookings. Skift Take: Indians are avid deal hunters. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Skift Take: There is a subset of luxury travelers who are taking to the water to find remote, interesting areas that aren’t mobbed. And increasingly, they aren’t opting for hyper-luxe, large scale cruises. Colin Nagy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Skift Take: Think travel to Japan is a breeze? Time to bid sayonara to that idea! Your Japan trip just got an upgrade in red tape. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Europeans anticipate travelling more frequently and spending more on travel in 2025, according to a new research report from Accor, a global leader in hospitality. But the industry faces a pressing need to address sustainability challenges arising from this growth and to help travellers turn good intentions into good choices.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Skift Take: Thanksgiving this year is shaping up to be a monster travel period, with decreasing inflation helping push more travelers to hit the road for the holiday. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2024

And it's high-revenue for the travel industry. Halloween is no longer just one night — the season goes from late September through October.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Skift Take: In a market increasingly dominated by efficiency and integration, the long-overlooked airline tech sector might just become the travel industrys next big story. Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift

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