Skift Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

Skift Take: China’s population is aging fast, but these seniors aren’t slowing down—they’re leveling up their travel game and spending big on mid- to high-end trips. As more seniors chase unique, quality experiences, you can bet other travel companies will want a piece of the action too. Companies like Trip.com are taking note.

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Skift Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Skift Take: For Chinese women travelers, travel is now a powerful way to express their individuality. Sure, you might spot them shopping at Prada, but there's so much more to their adventures. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Skift Take: EaseMyTrip's new travel debit card with Bank of Baroda checks all the boxes, but just on paper. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

We discuss our process on this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. Skift Take: How do you measure power and influence? Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Yet, in the face of rising uncertainty, isolation and polarization, we’re seeing just the opposite in travel. Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* reveals that instead of retreating, many travelers want to redefine how they experience and engage with the world around them.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at summer’s travel innovators, overtourism in U.S. national parks, and free-spending older Chinese tourists. 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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: GetYourGuide is debuting new tools to help operators capitalize on travelers' growing preference for travel experiences. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With increasing spending power, these young travelers make for a large potential traveler base. Skift Take: More than 65% of Indian population is aged below 35. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Skift Take: At the Skift Global Forum in New York, we polled travel industry decision-makers to determine how they approach the rise of experiences, how they think about shifting traveler behaviors, and how technology impacts modern booking processes. Travel Guard Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 28, 2024

Skift Take: The very wealthy don't travel like everyone else does – we discuss the latest trends for luxury vacations on the Skift Travel Podcast. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Luxury travel is evolving beyond traditional splurges with adventure and experiences driving the trend. Saniya Zanpure Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: 2024 marks a new era for the travel industry. Skift Research's State of Travel report gives insights on current travel trends, consumer behavior, and different travel sectors. Saniya Zanpure Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: The Skift Travel Health Index reveals a slowdown of the car rental sector despite a travel industry rebound, suggesting a price-sensitive market and a potential shift towards alternative transportation post-pandemic. Saniya Zanpure Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

According to AAA booking data, the two travel categories seeing increased demand compared to last year are flights and cruises. Travelers are paying about the same as they did last fall. Domestic flight bookings are up 1 percent and international flight bookings are up 3 percent.

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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

AUGUST 27, 2024

Skift Take: To effectively engage travelers globally, travel brands must recognize and address regional preferences in their booking platforms that allow them to be scalable yet flexible enough to adapt. Rocket Travel by Agoda Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Valuable travelers are those who spend more, stay longer, and are more likely to book premium options. Reaching these travelers is essential for driving quality bookings, but in today’s competitive travel market, identifying and reaching them can be complex.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: Travelers combining business and leisure trips are still hitting the road in large numbers, but blended travel is evolving as it continues its post-pandemic boom. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Skift Take: If the deal goes through, Apollo might merge some of The Travel Corporation's brands, or pair them with other assets the private equity firm owns. Dennis Schaal 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 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

APRIL 1, 2024

Skift Take: Young Americans are shunning online travel giants like Expedia and Booking.com in favor of credit card travel portals, such as Chase Travel and Capital One Travel, a Skift Research survey found. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This event kicks off a decade of global sporting events—from soccer, to F1 racing, to rugby, and two Olympics—that will be hosted in this country, ultimately resulting in high levels of attention and large volumes of international travelers.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Skift Take: Women are reshaping travel as key decision-makers, prioritizing meaningful, independent experiences. Athira Thoppil Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Are Morch

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Booking.com 2024 travel predictions highlight that travel isn’t just an escape, but a catalyst for experiencing our best lives. We’ll (re)invent […] The post Travel Predictions 2024 appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Skift Take: The hospitality scene in India is changing, and it’s giving rise to brands like Minimalist Hotels that cater to travelers who look for places that strike a balance between quality and experience. Lavish amenities might not be a priority, but they're happy to splurge on things like specialty coffee or other premium touches.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Skift Take: The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel 276

Skift Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Skift Take: Chatbots are relying on 20 years of bad travel writing, while travel advisors can be a real source of truth. — Lex Haris Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Skift Take: As travel rebounds, it's time to reassess what consumers, businesses, and governments need to keep the industry growing sustainably. The ecosystem’s health depends on partnerships that extend across the value chain. Mastercard Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Travelers are flocking to activities that make them learn, interact with locals, or preferably both. It's as if people are treating vacations like a semester abroad, minus the college credits. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel 278

Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: United’s third-quarter earnings showed an uptick in business travel and sustained demand for international travel. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 26, 2024

Travly, the ultimate travel media network for social-first discovery and curated experiences, announced the launch of its proprietary Online Travel Agent (OTA) platform now available through both its app and website.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Skift Take: In a world increasingly valuing experiences over possessions, the potential rewards of selling travel experiences online are substantial. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel 298

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

JUNE 21, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the state of venture capital, Airbnb's California pricing display, and corporate travel's move to AI. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Business 282

Skift Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Skift Take: Online travel agencies and credit card companies — other than Chase — have Southwest-envy. Not having Southwest flights is a major hole in their travel offerings. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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