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Surveys by Skift Research across four major markets reveal shifting allegiances for loyalty programs, a widening confidence gaps among leisure travelers, and other trends for 2026.

Convene’s acquisition of the NeueHouse brand signals a broader repositioning from functional corporate meeting spaces toward culturally driven, hospitality-led venues.

In 2026, expect more of the same for the airline industry — analysts think the premium boom will most likely continue and the ultra-low-cost carriers could flounder.

It starts with a foundation of trust, layered with a mix of interesting people, exclusive experiences, and the promise of potential business.

Loyalty can’t live only inside a hotel stay anymore, and Marriott has been acting on that idea for a while now. Cricket fits neatly into this strategy as fans plan trips, time off, and even family gatherings around tournaments, especially in markets like India, Australia, and the UK.

Fueled by capital from a continuation fund, Nineteen Group is using acquisitions and a soon-to-be-announced launch to fast-track its U.S. expansion.

MCR informed partners it can't deliver its $200M equity commitment by the expected closing date for Soho House's take-private deal. Plus, more hotel deal and developmen news.

Whether it's an executive order or legislation, any impact of a ban on institutional investors in the single-family home market would depend on the fine print.

Europe’s low-cost airline rivalries can resemble a soap opera, with familiar characters and recurring insults. But beneath the theatrics lies a very real battle for market dominance and relevance.

After a prolonged period of crisis and scrutiny, Boeing says it is ready to grow again – but only at a pace dictated by discipline and regulators.

AI now drives pricing, forecasting, and customer service across travel. The real challenge is not adoption, but governance, trust, and scaling without costly mistakes. That is the focus of the Skift Data + AI Summit 2026 in New York City.

Even as Lemon Tree Hotels shuts down talk of a Warburg Pincus deal, its asset-light model helps explain why investors keep circling. It offers a way to tap into India’s domestic travel boom without taking on full operational risk.