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When Vienna consistently ranks among the world’s top three most liveable cities, it’s no wonder the destination continues to outdo its own records for annual meetings. Here are a few of the factors contributing to the city’s status as the world’s top destination for international congresses.

Master four AI use cases for planners that boost efficiency, creativity, and attendee engagement. See how using AI to plan events can future-proof your strategy.

Whether it is Australia, Saudi Arabia, or Sharjah, the message is clear. If a destination wants to attract Indian tourists, generic campaigns will no longer suffice.

Oravel Stays, the parent company of Oyo, announced a new corporate identity, Prism. And other hotel industry news.

Canada's domestic visitor spending is projected to grow more than 8.3%, more than double the year-on-year growth from last year. Plus, hotel deals and development news.

Many hoteliers seek a middle way between the straitjacket of chain conformity and the hardships of being operationally independent. Mayfield, a new brand from the creators of Magnuson Hotels, aims for a fix.

JetBlue’s upbeat statement is a welcome change, but it’s being measured against a very low bar. The airline’s problems have been years in the making, and it’ll take more than a good month to turn things around.

Amid economic, geopolitical, and environmental volatility, consumer appetite for travel has paradoxically grown even stronger. For airlines, there’s a massive opportunity in this moment to gain market share by capturing deeper customer loyalty. 

We’re down to the last batch of tickets for the Skift Meetings Forum. If you’ve been waiting, this is your signal.

While the rest of the world is opening its doors to travelers, the U.S. is turning visas into an obstacle course. At this rate, securing a U.S. visa may soon come with bragging rights.

Yotel has the backing, the pipeline, and the owner pitch. Its new CEO Phil Andreopoulos is tasked with turning that into disciplined, profitable growth.

China’s 'Big Three' airline groups are still struggling to turn a profit. Domestic travel remains strong, but flights to and from places like Thailand, North America, and Europe are a challenge. Air China and China Eastern are losing money, while China Southern is scraping by with a slender margin. In this week's feature story we ask why.