Category Travel & Leisure

‘Tropical nights,’ where temperatures don’t dip below 20 degrees Celsius (68 F) – have become increasingly common in Europe because of climate change, according to an EU report released on Tuesday. Tourism destinations including Italy, Croatia, Greece, Spain and Turkey…

Taj-parent Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announced on Tuesday that it has increased its portfolio to 380 hotels through 100 new locations, including 74 signings and 26 openings.  The company aims to grow its portfolio to 700 hotels by 2030…

Lighthouse, a tech platform meant to help hotels drive revenue, has made its first acquisition since raising $370 million last year.  The company acquired The Hotels Network, a Barcelona-based tech company focused on marketing and distribution for hotels. The deal…

Local coffee beans, Persian rugs or Italian leather – Indian travelers look for unique, one-of-a-kind purchases from their trip, according to a new travel trends report by American Express India. While looking for a story to share with their friends…

Onfly, a corporate travel and expense management platform in Latin America, has raised a series B round of $40 million to support fast growth.  Using the Onfly platform, employees of client companies can book and manage flights, hotels, buses, rental…

Travelers from several countries say they are less likely to visit the U.S. as a result of the political environment and policies of the Trump administration, according to an exclusive new survey from Skift Research.  Among the findings: Nearly half…

United Airlines said Tuesday it would trim its domestic schedule by about 4% during the third quarter in response to “the current demand environment.”  However, the carrier posted a record first quarter, netting $13.2 billion in revenue and a net…

If you’re eyeing the Skift IDEA Awards, congrats! You’re already on the path to getting your amazing work recognized. But we know, entering awards can feel like a lot. There are forms, categories, deadlines, and fees to think about.  It can…

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American Airlines will offer free “high-speed” Wi-Fi on flights starting next year. The complimentary service will begin in January 2026 for members of its AAdvantage loyalty program and be offered in partnership with telecoms giant AT&T. It will be available…