Articles tagged “travel”

Artificial intelligence in travel is moving beyond experimentation. Now, the real challenge is scaling it across the industry’s complex systems. The companies that integrate inspiration, booking, and service successfully will define the next phase of competition.

This follows recent decisions by CEOs of Air Canada and Indigo.

India is one of the fastest-growing outbound travel markets, one of the largest domestic travel ecosystems, and an underpenetrated inbound destination. The Skift India Travel Scorecard shows clear, comparable data on how India is actually performing relative to its peers.

Authorities and private partners are rolling out staycation discounts, free attraction access, and lifestyle‑focused discount programs to encourage residents to support the hospitality sector.

There’s a wide price gap between the luggage you will find at your favorite discount retailer and the top-rated names. What makes some brands so much more expensive — and are they worth it?

The popular travel search engine arm of Booking Holdings is betting that its polished user experience can lure corporate clients into managing business events on the platform.

Fueled by a packed calendar of mega-events, the Middle East has emerged as the world’s top-performing travel region.

OTAs are posting record revenues, and the top four still dominate. But they face a major shift if AI platforms bypass them altogether.

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.

Skift partnered with the Department of Tourism and Culture – Abu Dhabi to present the most important insights and takeaways drawn directly from on-stage conversations.