Articles tagged “usa”

The U.S. vacation rental industry remains relatively stable. But there are a host of challenges: an international travel slowdown, economic uncertainty, and labor shortages.

The global Skift Travel Health Index: February 2025 stands at 99, already indicating a 1% dip in travel performance in February 2025.

America’s golden ticket to citizenship is only available to those with deep pockets. While global elites can buy their way into the U.S., the door remains firmly closed for the less affluent.

In India, weddings get the grand stage while education waits in the wings.

Driven by an increase in spending power, Indians are traveling to the U.S. in huge numbers. Gains are further boosted by major sporting events held in the U.S., as Indian sports fans are willing to travel far for events.

Delaware and Maryland beaches along with other U.S. coastal hotspots are seeing spikes in bookings for short-term rentals and vacation homes during the upcoming holiday weekend, according to exclusive data from AirDNA.

There are economic pressures and segment-specific challenges, such as growing supply in the luxury market.

Execs at the major hotel groups have a broadly upbeat outlook as they turn to AI to offset staffing shortages and enhance the guest experience.

Many tourism board CEOs command high compensation. Here's Skift's first major look at the pay packages of U.S. destination marketing executives.

It's a post-pandemic world, but most Americans don't feel their dream getaways have become more attainable. Brands would be wise to understand that sentiment as they compete to sell travel in the marketplace.