We are thrilled to welcome Sheila Remes, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability for The Boeing Company to the Skift Aviation Forum stage this year. Sheila leads a team focused on continuously improving Boeing’s products and services to achieve sustainability goals. A key part of the role is business development for scaling sustainable aviation fuel globally. Remes previously […]

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We’re delighted to announce that Managing Partner of FMZ Ventures Michael P. Zeisser will be joining Skift Global Forum East this December in Dubai A longstanding investor in the experience economy, Zeisser brings a well-rounded view to the travel industry, having invested in companies such as Atlas Obscura, BlaBlaCar, Fever, GetYourGuide, and Headspace. He also […]

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We’re delighted to announce that Breeze Airways Founder and CEO David Neeleman will be joining the roster at Skift Global Forum this September. Breeze Airways is the fifth carrier of the “serial airline entrepreneur,” following Azul in 2008, WestJet in 1994, JetBlue Airways in 1998, and Morris Air in 1984. Breeze Airways is Neeleman’s return […]

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Skift Global Forum has long been a platform that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and influencers to discuss the future of travel and hospitality. Over the years, numerous remarkable women have graced its stage, sharing their expertise, insights, and experiences that have shaped the industry. In this blog, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of […]

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We are excited to announce the 2023 shortlist for the Skift IDEA Awards. Now in its fifth year, Skift IDEA Awards has become the travel industry’s most coveted achievement for excellence in design, creativity and innovation. From the hundreds of entries that were submitted, 109 submissions that have successfully made the shortlist have now been passed on to […]

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We are delighted to announce that Trip.com Group Vice President Boon Sian Chai will be taking the stage at Skift Global Forum East 2023.  When Trip.com Chief Operating Officer Schubert Lou spoke at Skift Global Forum East 2022, he discussed the importance of not returning to the same marketing strategies when Chinese travel reopened. More […]

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We’re delighted to announce that Air Lease Corporation Executive Chairman of the Board Steven Udvar-Házy will be returning to the Skift Aviation Forum stage this November.  Described as “the father of the modern leasing industry,” Udvar-Házy spoke at last year’s Aviation Forum about industry consolidation in Europe and Latin America, China’s delayed recovery, and a […]

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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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