Skift Research released its annual State of Travel report today. The report covers 14 sectors of the travel industry, and, with over 250 graphs and charts, brings myriad travel trends—for consumers, businesses and investors alike—to the fore. But the biggest takeaway from this big report is that 2023 is the definitive year of travel recovery.  […]

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In this report we launch our first Airline Loyalty Assessment Model where we look at some of the best and the most highly-rated loyalty programs in the world. Our proprietary model extensively covers a wide spectrum of parameters from business health of the program, to program partnerships and other key features. This allows us to […]

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Join us for episode three of the Skift Ideas Podcast, where Rafat and Colin are joined by Geetika Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Vacation With An Artist (VAWAA), for a candid conversation around the evolving role of souvenirs in the modern travel economy. Listen as we explore the rise of travelers choosing meaningful experiences over physical possessions, the […]

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We are excited to announce the addition of Hopper President and Co-Founder Dakota Smith to our Skift Global Forum East program. Hopper has long been a noted disruptor of the OTA travel market status quo. When Hopper Co-Founder and CEO Frederic Lalonde spoke at Skift Global Forum last year, he and Skift Executive Editor/Founding Editor Dennis […]

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As we look ahead to Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta’s upcoming session at Skift Global Forum 2023, Skift Senior Research Analyst Pranavi Agarwal notes in her latest article that Hilton leads the branded hotel space for net unit growth. She adds that Hilton is finding new market share opportunities in midscale and economy spheres, […]

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Edward Russell, Skift airlines reporter, shared JetBlue Airways will not fight to save its alliance with American Airlines in the northeastern U.S., following a judge’s ruling that the pact violated U.S. antitrust law and must be unwound. Instead, JetBlue will shift its focus to securing approval for its proposed merger with Spirit Airlines, which would […]

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Applications for the 2023 Skift IDEA Awards are now officially closed. We have been thoroughly impressed with the caliber of entires received this year, once again proving that innovation and creativity are alive and well within the travel industry! The Shortlisting Process is Currently Underway Our team is in the process of reviewing all submissions […]

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Skift Global Forums have long been recognized as a leading platform for travel professionals and industry experts to converge, discuss, and shape the future of the travel industry. Over the past decade, these forums have witnessed numerous groundbreaking insights and ideas that have transformed the way we think about and experience travel. Here are 10 […]

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In this episode, Colin Nagy is joined by renowned hotelier Liz Lambert for a conversation around creating unparalleled guest experiences. Listen as Colin and Liz explore the importance of creating a sense of community in hospitality, the evolution of Liz’s nomadic campground El Cosmico, the cutting edge technologies transforming the way we view construction in hospitality, […]

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