Trends and Tendencies

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It’s been another relatively slow three weeks for travel tech funding. That’s been a pattern so far this year, following a year that broke records in several areas.  Ten travel startups raised $245 million over the past three weeks.  Electra is…

This episode of the Skift Travel Podcast features a discussion with Breno Helfstein Moura, the head of hospitality at Palantir. Moura addressed a wide variety of topics with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko, including how the company leverages data…

Airbnb’s expansion into experiences and in-home services makes no mention of how the new offerings align with its climate targets and green goals – the company has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2030 and to work with sustainable suppliers.…

Africa’s hotel development has reached unprecedented levels as hotel groups such as Marriott, Hilton, and Radisson race to plant their brand flags in the continent’s fastest-growing markets, especially Egypt and Morocco. In the works are 577 hotel projects, totaling about…

A startup operator turned investor with deep roots in travel innovation, Gilad has built a career by seeing around corners, and at this year’s Skift Data + AI Summit, he’s set to share what’s coming next. Brook Bay Capital invests…

The Philippines is looking to attract long-term travelers. One solution: digital nomad visas.  In April, the Filipino government signed an executive order for the development of the digital nomad visa program. The plan is to woo quality travelers who respect…

Archer Aviation announced Thursday that it will provide air taxi services for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and for Team USA.  The company said its network plans for Los Angeles already include key venues for the Games, such as the…

Airbnb is betting that standing out in a crowded field of experience platforms comes down to quality. Its strategy is to focus on “unique experiences” and to emphasize local providers that have been vetted. Airbnb has “learned a lot about…

A lack of sustainable-aviation fuel (SAF) could push up the cost of flying and limit travel options for consumers, the World Travel and Tourism Council warned on Thursday. The group said in a report that the current production of SAF…