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High-spending tourists are helping support Thailand's tourism revenue. Plus hotel development news from Asia Pacific.

As travel’s tectonic plates shift, Skift Global Forum East returns to spotlight the industry’s future - and the forces redefining its center of gravity. This October, Abu Dhabi takes the stage.

Recent reports stated Indian and Bangladeshi citizens can receive a “lifetime” visa for the UAE. It sounded too good to be true, and it was.

In today’s pod we check out Hilton’s extended stay brand, connect with Virgin Atlantic’s onboard Wi-Fi, and keep our shoes on through airport security.

Visa policy is now a front line in the global travel race and Indonesia is finally showing up to compete. But if it truly wants to compete with Thailand or Vietnam, it will need to drop visa barriers for proven tourism source markets.

For Wyndham, India is an unmissable opportunity and the growth is rapid but not indiscriminate. It is still conscious about the markets, locations, and the brand mix it wants to bring here.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the change in policy will allow the TSA to streamline security screenings ahead of major events like the World Cup and the Olympics.

Overseas visitor volume to the U.S. in April was up modestly year-over-year. Plus, LVMH sells its only U.S. hotel, and a lot of other hotel development news.

It says something about the strong demand for extended stay in the U.S. that Hilton already has over 90 contracts signed for its new long-stay brand, LivSmart Studios.

The possibility of an expansion of U.S. travel bans has sent corporations and travel management companies scurrying for answers.

Virgin is the latest major airline to opt for Elon Musk’s Starlink as carriers look for new ways to attract more business and premium travelers.

The Skift Travel Health Index reveals a period of balanced growth in global travel, despite challenges in the hotel sector.