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Skift Take There are more than a few surprises in the top 10 ranking, which shows that even in winter, there is no shortage of off-peak demand. Gordon Smith It might be January, but there are still millions of Americans taking to the skies. With vacationers seeking the winter sun and business travelers shuttling between

Skift Take Vrbo can pick its spots to compete with Airbnb. But it’s not a zero-sum game and parent company Expedia has no expectation of “beating” Airbnb. Dennis Schaal Vrbo took some not-so-veiled shots at the quality of properties one might from Airbnb in two commercials that ran in the pre-game and NFL divisional championship

Skift Take All hotel companies will eventually need to be completely in the cloud to take full advantage of new tech like generative AI. Justin Dawes The CEO suite in the Choice Hotels headquarters is about to get a new wall decoration — a framed piece of an old data server.  Brian Kirkland, chief information

The civil aviation ministry is looking to integrate DigiYatra, the digital initiative for airport check-ins, for international travel. Jyotiraditya Scindia, the civil aviation minister, recently met airport operators to discuss it. Currently operational at 13 airports for domestic travel, DigiYatra is a mobile app allowing passengers to use facial recognition as a boarding pass to

Skift Take Today’s podcast looks at very expensive hotel rooms in Vegas, Ryanair CEO’s “stupid” comments, and Vrbo’s digs at Airbnb digs. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, January 30. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts Episode Notes Fans

D3sign | Moment | Getty Images If you have yet to purchase your fall and winter holiday travel and are hoping for a bargain airfare, time is running out. While ticket prices have plateaued in the last two weeks, travel experts expect them to spike soon. “Travelers are going to miss out on the opportunity

Rachael Rodgers is a photographer who documents her road trips on Instagram. But her travel companions aren’t family members or friends — they’re dogs without permanent homes. Rodgers, who lives in the small hamlet of Exshaw in Alberta, Canada, said she has traveled with hundreds of dogs across Canada, plus three U.S. states — Washington,

In this article DAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Delta Airlines passenger jet approaches to land at LAX during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 7, 2021. Mike Blake | Reuters Recent strikes by Hollywood talent and United Auto Workers union members are a “drag” on

In this article DAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Delta Air Lines’ profit rose nearly 60% in the third quarter as strong travel demand continued through the summer, particularly for international trips, though the carrier forecast full-year earnings toward the low end of an earlier estimate after a jump in fuel prices. In its

In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT People walk toward an entrance to Disneyland on April 24, 2023 in Anaheim, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images It’s about to get a bit more expensive to experience the magic of Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The parks are increasing a wide variety of

Beyoncé has long been on my list of must-see artists. When tickets for her Renaissance tour went on sale in London — where I live — I immediately tried, but failed to get seats for one of her May shows. When she added three June dates at the city’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, I made another

From overtourism to no tourism — and back again. Many cities have come full circle to worrying about too many tourists rather than too few.    The rise of budget airlines, short-term home rentals and cruise ships are part of the problem, said Lionel Saul, a research assistant and visiting lecturer at EHL Hospitality Business

Passengers return from Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 6, 2023. Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s big “Golden Week” holiday saw domestic tourism rebound to around pre-pandemic levels, while overseas travel had yet to fully recover, according to official figures. Those numbers for the eight-day holiday that ended Friday also

In this article RCL CCL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Carnival’s Breeze cruise ship leaves the Port of Miami. Christina Mendenhall | Bloomberg | Getty Images As vacationers emerge into a post-pandemic travel world, cruises have made a spectacular comeback — and ticket prices are surging. Cruise operators such as Carnival and Royal Caribbean

Passengers look at a departure board at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 7, 2023, as flights are canceled because of the Hamas surprise attacks.  Gil Cohen-magen | AFP | Getty Images Several airlines suspended service to Israel this weekend after surprise attacks by Hamas and Israeli retaliation left hundreds dead. United

Belly dancing, yoga in the forest, traditional Chinese medicine and meetings with a nutritionist. These are some of the activities that can be found at menopause retreats, a wellness trend carving a new niche in the tourism industry. Menopause retreats are tailored to help women navigate the different stages of perimenopause and menopause, and the

Tourists wait in the airport during wildfire evacuations on the Greek island of Rhodes on July 23, 2023. Will Vassilopoulos | Afp | Getty Images Insurance models are being upended by extreme weather. Whether it’s wildfires or tropical storms, disasters linked to climate change are becoming more common and creating upheaval in how insurers make

In this article UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by United Airlines takes off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. David McNew | Getty Images United Airlines is ordering 110 additional Boeing and Airbus jetliners, locking in a supply of new