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Vrbo's expanded distribution across Expedia platforms, integration into the One Key, and experiments with AI-powered reviews show how the brand is evolving inside its parent’s ecosystem. The challenge: balancing consistency for operators with new demands from a global marketplace.

The airline industry said that there could be a slowdown in operations if the government shuts down. However, it so far seems unlikely that Congress will have a deal before midnight.

Marriott isn’t just adding cabins and glamping. The hotel giant believes that turning a patchwork of non-hotel offerings into a structured platform and brand will deepen guest loyalty.

New tracking tools are ushering in a new era of hotel-agency transparency. Lags in commission payments may determine whether hotel properties rise to the top of corporate booking tools and preferred supplier lists — critical channels for hotels in an uncertain economic environment when leisure travel is volatile.

In the first 9 months of 2025, Hanoi hosted 26 million visitors, up 24% year-over-year. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

Mews founder Richard Valtr talks to Skift about Flexkeeping, the company’s 13th acquisition, and how it fits into the platform. 

In this video from Skift Meetings Forum 2025, Alice Harrington-Caravello, managing vice president, sales and distribution at Marriott International, discusses how weaving in hidden gems and local culture can elevate attendee experiences and deepen event impact.

The new Budapest MICE Fund is designed to help event organizers and incentive planners stay within budget while delivering the elevated experiences that attendees expect.

Indian travel players have maximized their own customer base. They now recognize that the next phase of growth comes from quick commerce companies that have a customer base that is willing to spend for convenience.

Bally’s Las Vegas will be built in phases, eventually featuring 3,000 hotel rooms. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

From an on-stage bar to a "Circadian Cove": The author of “Our KPI is Joy” shares strategies for infusing events with moments of connection and renewal.

Park Hyatt is playing catch-up with rivals in crowded luxury markets. Its new campaign aims to appeal as much to developers as travelers.