Skift Blog

MAY 5, 2025

Skift Take: Domestic travel may be IHCLs golden goose right now, but its still keen to bring in foreign tourists. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Skift Take: Yatra’s acquisition of a corporate travel company highlights its shift towards the more profitable business travel market, especially as competition heats up in the consumer travel space. With consumer revenue dropping, Yatra is doubling down on corporate clients. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

Skift Take: The pandemic may be in the rearview mirror for hotels and online travel agencies, but the challenges for those sectors are far from over — especially with the threat of a recession still looming. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 26, 2024

In the meantime, travel management and travel tech companies are testing how to apply Gen AI to various parts of business travel. Skift Take: Someday a computer-generated avatar may explain why you can't fly business class to Dubai. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

We explain why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. Skift Take: Airlines have seen profits and revenues boom this year, so does that mean all is well in the sector? Not quite – the industry's recovery is far from complete. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing many aspects of the travel industry, and here's a brief look at how the booming technology is

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 25, 2024

Skift Take: Skift has covered hundreds of travel startup funding rounds over the past few years, and we’ve spoken with numerous founders and investors about the state of venture capital. They all tell a similar story: There’s money to be had, but the bar is much higher now. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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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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

MAY 13, 2025

Skift Take: The Amsterdam-based company has been making an effort to challenge Washington-based Expedia as the market leader in the U.S. Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Skift Take: This first episode of "How I Travel" with Colin Nagy is amongst the best travel podcast episodes you have ever listened to. I know a big promise, listen in for a soulful holiday inspiration. Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel 306

Skift Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Skift Take: Climate-conscious travel doesnt mean giving up travel; it means evolving it. Climate tech has the same potential its influence would go beyond incrementally greening individual choices, instead reshaping the entire operational system. Rafat Ali 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

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Skift Take: As overseas travel rebounds and Chinese consumers increasingly seek out genuine travel tips and personalized recommendations, brands looking to engage this influential audience must understand what makes RedNote a powerful tool for modern travel marketing. Liz Sinclair Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: TikTok's move into travel-specific advertising signals its growing influence in the sector and challenges the perception that it's just for Gen Z dance videos. Jade Wilson Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Skift Take: As Indian travelers increase in numbers, their travel preferences are maturing. They are moving away from standardized packages and looking at more personalized, immersive experiences. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Tourism 306

Skift Blog

JANUARY 3, 2025

Skift Take: Economic issues are never far from the mind of travel executives, and here's a rundown of different ways the state of the economy impacts the industry. Rashaad Jorden 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

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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Travel Business 321

Skift Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

Skift Take: The traveler is our north star for navigating the complexities that 2025 will bring to travel. Thankfully, consumers tell us travel is a top priority, setting an upbeat tone for the year to come. Seth Borko Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Consumer Tourism 306

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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Travel Hotels Tourism 325

Skift Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

2024 marked a turning point for global travel. Unlike the previous years, 2024 saw the industry shift focus to real growth.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Skift Take: 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. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel 321

Skift Blog

JANUARY 19, 2025

It's unclear that the ban will remain in place, but if it does, the travel industry would be forced to change its social media marketing methods. Skift Take: TikTok has gone dark in the U.S. Jade Wilson Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Market Marketing Tourism 306

Skift Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

Skift Take: China's extended Lunar New Year holiday is projected to drive a record-breaking travel season, presenting the travel industry a prime opportunity to leverage a peak period of heightened consumer activity. Christine Mao 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

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

JANUARY 8, 2025

Skift Take: Hiltons slow-and-steady approach has worked, but with travel demand booming across Asia-Pacific, especially in India and China, it might be time to speed things up. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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

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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Travel 299

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

JANUARY 22, 2025

Skift Take: RedNotes surge highlights a unique opportunity for Chinese travel brands to redefine how they engage with a global audience. As the platform gains traction, its role in shaping cross-border tourism trends could be transformative if the momentum lasts. Christine Mao Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: MakeMyTrip excelled in 2024 with strong growth and Google dominance but faces rising competition in Indias rapidly evolving online travel market. Pranavi Agarwal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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