Articles tagged “tourism”

Live Tourism and emerging markets are defining the next phase of global travel growth, requiring the industry to shift focus from traditional seasonality to high-value event cycles and dispersed travel models.

The shutdown appears to be amplifying Washington’s tourism downturn, but underlying national softness in hotel demand makes it hard to isolate the damage.

Customer expectations are at risk of outgrowing traditional loyalty models. Simple reward programs have evolved into complex point schemes that new technology and changing traveler behavior are quickly outpacing. The…

Japan’s charm won’t fade anytime soon, but it’s becoming clear that seeing it in person will soon cost more than it used to. For travelers planning future trips, it may be wise to budget a little extra.

Indians are redefining what leisure travel means to them. They're not ditching their families, but they're also attuned to their needs for time alone to relax.

The global car rental sector is a resilient $92 billion market, driven by leisure travel, with the Americas being the largest market. The sector is rapidly digitizing with 74% of bookings online, with direct bookings driving as much traction as intermediaries.

MENA travelers are redefining global tourism — blending faith, family, and cultural identity with digital fluency and a growing appetite for authentic, experience-led travel.

Global travel maintains resilience at 1% annual growth, but operators must abandon traditional seasonality models and leverage flexible pricing to capture demand that is now more evenly distributed throughout the year.

Festivals for Indians are no longer about staying at home, but about combining celebrations with exploration. And now, luxury is becoming an active, subconscious part of this journey.

What major trends are shaping the future of global travel? We surveyed travel industry decision-makers during this year’s Skift Global Forum to learn how they view the forces shaping the next decade, their bets on technology, and the opportunities and risks they see ahead.