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The U.S. vacation rental industry remains relatively stable. But there are a host of challenges: an international travel slowdown, economic uncertainty, and labor shortages.

Join Skift and industry leaders for a webinar about how identity resolution is unlocking new ways to turn anonymous travel browsers into loyal bookers. Learn how brands are using data, personalization, and AI to re-engage travelers across devices — and finally close the gap between intent and conversion.

While Airbnb is doing the right thing by showing the total price before taxes worldwide, many property managers still gouge guests with "gotcha" fees, making comparing prices from listing to listing a complex adventure.

United already claims to be the “world's leading carrier across the Pacific” – these additions, plus others already in motion, will strengthen its bragging rights over U.S. rivals.

Brand loyal. Brand loyal. Brand loyal. Say that 31 times. Then again? You don’t need to. United already did. No kidding. In its Q1 earnings call last week, United repeated the phrase over and over, keen to underscore one of its chief arguments: That it is winning with travelers who care about more than just price. In this week's feature story, we crunch through the commentary from Kirby and Co.

The best-known luxury hotel brands face a challenge. Their brands are conspicuously absent from global rankings of elite brand value.

So long, farewell and auf wieder-beige to samey neutrals, with big bold statement accents on their way to cheer us all up in the cabin.

Speaking with Skift, Douglas offers a candid insight into the development of aircraft interiors that will set the tone for the largest airline start-up in a generation.

The U.S. events industry is sounding the alarm, warning that rising tariffs are already impacting budgets and are threatening to harm business.

The latest court ruling citing Google's monopoly power came at a time when Google is facing more competition than ever.

Startup funding is slow so far this year, but tech for business travel and hotels is pushing forward.

From managing cash flow to juggling responsibilities, there’s a lot to learn when planners open their own shop.