Category Travel & Leisure

China issued more than 35,000 visas to Indian travelers in almost three weeks, pushing the tally this year to exceed 85,000 as of April 9. Talks to resume direct flights between the two countries have also now definitively reached the…

This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. The global hospitality industry is staring down a growing talent crisis, and the numbers don’t lie. According to an American Hotel & Lodging Association report, 79% of hoteliers are…

Sonder, the short-term rental and hotel company, announced a series of moves to cut expenses and increase cash as it anticipates the integration of its properties with Marriott digital channels by the end of June. Sonder said it plans on…

With the Easter long weekend approaching this week, travel services company Trevolution Group has witnessed a 45% increase in demand for holiday weekend trips in India, even as value for money continues to remain a priority. There has been a…

Boutique hotels in the U.S. demonstrated financial strength last year, particularly in the luxury segment. But ongoing economic uncertainty threaten to derail that progress. For the week ending April 13, revenue was down 4% year-over-year and nights booked were down…

U.S. hotel groups are facing increasing challenges as consumer demand weakens and policy changes create new obstacles for the travel sector, according to a new analysis from Goldman Sachs. RevPAR (revenue per available room), a key hotel industry metric, is…

Looking for the best beaches in Ontario for summer 2025? Ontario has no shortage of beaches, but not all are created equal. From childhood weekends at Wasaga to quiet afternoons at Sauble Beach we’ve spent years tracking down the best…

Key Points Ryanair flights are now available for purchase on Expedia Group websites across the U.S. and Europe. Ryanair and Expedia settled a legal dispute over unauthorized screen-scraping, leading to this new partnership. Other platforms like Google Flights and Kiwi…

Cruise ship companies will have to pay for the carbon dioxide produced by their vessels under new global rules agreed to on Friday. The deal, led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), covers 97% of the world’s shipping fleet. It…

Amid stormy economic and geopolitical skies, Virgin Atlantic has a new call to action: “Be a Rainbow in the Clouds.” On Friday night, the carrier booked big-budget slots on British primetime television, with a slick minute-long commercial marking the start…