Category Travel & Leisure

Beyond the press releases and public appearances by Booking Holdings executives, what was really going on at Booking.com’s Amsterdam headquarters behind closed doors – including during monthly Freaky Fridays booze-fests? Three Dutch investigative journalists with the newspaper NRC tell the…

Big tech companies developing generative AI have said they envision their tech as an everyday personal assistant, and that includes performing travel tasks.  Google, Microsoft, and Apple have all had advantages over OpenAI because they also produce a variety of…

A veteran of the travel, tech, and software sectors with over four decades of experience, Kurien Jacob now leads Highgate Technology Ventures (HTV) as a partner and MD. He’s invested in forward-thinking hospitality startups like SevenRooms, LodgIQ, and Laasie. At…

This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. Intercity bus travel has long been one of the most practical, safe, and sustainable modes of travel. In many parts of the world, especially rural and remote regions, it’s…

Skift has launched a new climate podcast, GreenShift, a show exploring how the global travel industry is responding to the climate crisis. Hosted by Darin Graham, climate reporter at Skift, GreenShift will feature straightforward conversations with leaders across travel and tourism.  The…

The domestic air traffic in April was over 10% higher year-on-year. However, there was a decline compared to March 2025 – down from 14.88 million to 14.55 million, according to data from credit ratings agency ICRA.  ICRA also noted that…

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The chief executive of Delta Air Lines has shared his perspective on concerns around U.S. inbound travel. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Ed Bastian acknowledged the importance of visitors feeling comfortable. Asked if he is worried that America is now…

Luxury hotels in India are “significantly underpriced,” according to Vikram Oberoi, managing director, CEO and executive director of EIH Limited. Oberoi said he’s keen to change that. “Our objective is to drive our rates higher, and we’ve done that during…

With over 2,500 listed buildings, Cheltenham’s eye-catching architectural heritage, provides an immaculately preserved tribute to Regency elegance, drawing visitors from afar.  King George lll’s interest in Cheltenham’s warm spa waters alleged medicinal benefits prompted a rush of visitors to Cheltenham,…