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Global travel is expected to end 2025 on a high note, growing 4% year-on-year as of November, fueled by a shift toward the "experience economy" where travelers are now chasing high-impact, live events rather than just destinations.

Oyo-parent Prism is heading towards the largest travel IPO in India in what would be its third attempt at listing in the public markets.

The shareholders approval for Prism's IPO signals a company positioning itself for greater scrutiny as it transitions toward public markets, even as it retains flexibility over when, and how, it ultimately lists.

Offering wide-scale travel experiences is one thing — curating high-quality activities specifically for the world's 850 million Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking travelers is another. With its relaunched app, Civitatis is dedicated to keeping the travel planning process simple and culturally resonant for its global audience of travelers.

2025 may have been marred by several uncertainties when it comes to travel. But it also brought together two Asian travel powerhouses restoring direct flight connectivity after 5 years.

Better rates and more visibility are clear advantages for independent hotels. But the presentation still needs some work.

The LLMs will need to prove that their agentic AI is so revolutionary that it can capture traveler trust and loyalty. Travel inspiration sites and social media have never been able to do it.

Innovation in meetings has moved from a “nice to have” to a “must have.” These 12 innovators share how the key is not being afraid to fail.

In today’s lodging industry, any operating function that takes attention away from optimizing the customer experience can become a competitive disadvantage. A new report highlights why lodging tax compliance should be a top priority.

Flexible work isn't disappearing; it's being rebuilt with hospitality logic. Brands like The Malin show that small-scale, service-led models — run more like boutique hotels than real estate plays — can succeed where lease-heavy coworking failed.

Among Skift Meetings’ Women Leaders in Meetings, one thing stands out more than anything else: Each is focused not on her own success, but on elevating everyone around her.

While most travelers are interested in making sustainable choices, only about half actually follow through with more responsible bookings. Industry-wide alignment and AI-driven guidance are becoming increasingly important to close the gap between good intentions and real impact.