Articles tagged “research”

Airlines

Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?

Southwest had a rough going over the past few months, but CEO Bob Jordan says he has a plan. The Southwest experience may not look too different from other airlines.

Elizabeth Casolo | 2 days ago

Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?

Tourism

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans

Demand for international music events among Indian travelers is not only leading to outbound travel, but is also boosting the domestic music tourism industry.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 days ago

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans
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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

Short-Term Rentals

These Markets Could Drive Vacation Rental Growth

Texas could be the future of the vacation rental market.

Elizabeth Casolo | 5 months ago

These Markets Could Drive Vacation Rental Growth

Tourism

Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research

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.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Establishes Housing Council to Bolster Short-Term Rentals as Regulators Bear Down

Airbnb's new Housing Council is designed to help it enhance its posture during regulatory battles, and to engage with communities as a better corporate citizen.

Dennis Schaal | 10 months ago

Airbnb Establishes Housing Council to Bolster Short-Term Rentals as Regulators Bear Down

Short-Term Rentals

AirDNA Expands Into Property Management Tech With Uplisting Acquisition

Consolidation is coming to all aspects of the short-term rental sector.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 10 months ago

AirDNA Expands Into Property Management Tech With Uplisting Acquisition

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s First Senior Housing Economist Digs Into Urban Impact

The housing market is nothing if not complex. Airbnb wants to leverage data to convince cities that its benefits are under-appreciated.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Airbnb’s First Senior Housing Economist Digs Into Urban Impact
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Travel Technology

Skift Global Forum Video: How Tech Can Unlock the Promise of Travel

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Eric Phillips, senior vice president and chief digital officer of Delta Air Lines, and Ben Ellencweig, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, on how artificial intelligence will usher in what every generation wants: a true “golden age” of travel.

McKinsey & Company + Skift | 1 year ago

Skift Global Forum Video: How Tech Can Unlock the Promise of Travel

Online Travel

Has Expedia Blunted Booking’s U.S. Market Share Gains?

There can be an ebb and flow to market share tussles. If Expedia Group indeed grew faster than Booking in the U.S. while Expedia has been distracted by a loyalty program launch and a tech platform migration, then additional gains could be in the offing in 2024, as well.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Has Expedia Blunted Booking’s U.S. Market Share Gains?