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Avelo’s CEO acknowledged the flights put it at the center of a “political controversy” but also said the business model wasn’t working.

Amadeus Nevio is anchoring Lufthansa Group’s retail overhaul, putting the travel tech company deeper into airline commerce — a higher-value role as order-based retail shifts from theory to execution.

Expedia’s hiring signals a phase change for AI in travel, where management discipline and ownership matter as much as the technology itself.

Travel to the U.S. is getting harder for people from even more nations, which is the last thing the U.S. travel industry wants in what should be a banner year for tourism.

With aviation still searching for real climate solutions, fewer luxury seats, fuller flights, and faster fleet upgrades have been proposed as ideas to help reduce emissions.

Taken together, these seasonal messages offer a snapshot of how CEOs – or at least their communications teams – are framing their leadership and businesses after a bumpy year.

CES 2026 is the first major showcase of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600 million renovation, with the redesigned Grand Lobby reflecting a broader shift toward flexible, revenue-generating space. 

Submissions are now open for the eighth edition of the Skift IDEA Awards, the travel industry’s most coveted achievement. Apply early to secure the best entry rate.

Goldman Sachs launched a $500 million Japan-focused fund targeting hotels and other assets, with plans to close by the end of March. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Alaska is ambitious about transforming itself from a West Coast player to an international one. The carrier hopes a blockbuster Boeing order will help it reach that goal faster.

As Chinese travel normalizes, destinations with friction, whether political or practical, are losing out to closer, easier alternatives in Asia.

Young travelers are defining India's travel journey, and they are going wherever the music takes them.