Articles tagged “skift research”

Hotels

The Ideal Mix For Hotel Distribution: Direct Bookings to Lead by 2030

By 2030, direct digital bookings will surpass online travel agencies as the dominant distribution channel, generating over $400 billion in global hotel gross bookings.

Pranavi Agarwal | 4 days ago

The Ideal Mix For Hotel Distribution: Direct Bookings to Lead by 2030

Tourism

The Woman Traveler – Key Data and Insights: Skift Research

Women are reshaping travel as key decision-makers, prioritizing meaningful, independent experiences.

Athira Thoppil | 1 month ago

The Woman Traveler – Key Data and Insights: Skift Research

Tourism

Family Travel and Latest Booking Trends: Key Insights from Skift Research

Families are embracing travel, fueled by multi-generational trips and increased spending confidence.

Varsha Arora | 1 month ago

Family Travel and Latest Booking Trends: Key Insights from Skift Research

Tourism

State of Travel 2024: New Growth Phase, India’s Rise, Upping Tech Spend

2024 marks a new era for the travel industry. Skift Research's State of Travel report gives insights on current travel trends, consumer behavior, and different travel sectors.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 month ago

State of Travel 2024: New Growth Phase, India’s Rise, Upping Tech Spend

Tourism

Travel Gains Despite Recession Concerns: Skift Travel Health Index

The global travel industry continues to thrive, with Asia Pacific and North America leading the charge.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 month ago

Travel Gains Despite Recession Concerns: Skift Travel Health Index

Hotels

Challenges For Hotels, Gains For Short-Term Rentals – 3 Charts

If stiff regulation doesn't get in the way, it is very likely that short-term rentals will take a chunk of market share from hotels. That's why you'll see more hotels getting into the vacation rental biz.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Challenges For Hotels, Gains For Short-Term Rentals – 3 Charts
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Experiences

Skift Global Forum Video: The Evolving Role of Experiences in Travel

In this video from Skift Global Forum, executives from Peek, TUI Musement, and McKinsey & Company broke down significant shifts in traveler behavior driving the boom in the experiences sector.

McKinsey & Company + Skift | 2 months ago

Skift Global Forum Video: The Evolving Role of Experiences in Travel

Tourism

Travel Isn’t Recession-Proof – But it May Be ‘Recession-Resistant’

Travel, as a discretionary item, will never be fully immune to the impacts of a recession. But in today's environment, travel could be more recession resistant, if not fully recession proof.

Pranavi Agarwal | 2 months ago

Travel Isn’t Recession-Proof – But it May Be ‘Recession-Resistant’

Airlines

Chinese Airlines Are Gaining Fast as Western Carriers Exit Market

The increasing cost pressures to avoid Russian airspace for flights to China have put Western airlines in a difficult situation. This has forced them to consider halting flights to China, which in turn is benefitting Chinese airlines.

Ashab Rizvi | 2 months ago

Chinese Airlines Are Gaining Fast as Western Carriers Exit Market

Airlines

What’s Next For Azul, Brazil’s No. 2 Airline?

Azul is now the second-largest carrier in Brazil. The pandemic did little to deter its growth, but the airline must find a solution for its increasing debt levels. Could a merger fix this?

Ashab Rizvi | 2 months ago

What’s Next For Azul, Brazil’s No. 2 Airline?