Category Travel & Leisure

Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, May 23. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. The House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” tax bill Thursday morning. Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi explains…

Marriott International has launched a new global brand — Series by Marriott — aimed at the midscale and upscale hotel segments. Marriott has chosen to debut this brand in India. On Thursday, the world’s largest hotel company announced that India will serve…

Austrian Airlines CEO Annette Mann is pushing back on “exaggerated (social) media stories” about travel to the United States. In a colorful LinkedIn post published on Thursday morning, Mann sought to address anxiety among some inbound travelers about crossing the…

U.S. tourism is navigating the ripple effects of the Trump administration’s new policies and tariffs, but Skift Research’s report – The Trump Effect: Skift Travel Health Index Market Analysis – tells a nuanced story. The Skift Travel Health Index reveals…

Few luxury travel experiences can rival the exclusive freedom of a private yacht charter, where every element will be tailored to your taste. But ‘when’ and ‘where’ you choose to charter will turn a great trip into an unforgettable one.…

Key Points U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined plans to address visa processing delays ahead of the FIFA World Cup, including double shifts and using AI. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressuring the State Department to resolve visa…

The sunny shores of Mallorca are home to hotels aplenty. On my first visit to the island, I sought the advice of someone who had visited countless times, explaining that I wanted something unique, luxurious, and most especially, rooted in…

Key Points A new U.S. House bill threatens to eliminate a $300 million fund supporting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other clean aviation technologies. SAF production in the U.S. has rapidly expanded, but still accounts for less than 1% of…

The House narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” tax bill Thursday morning.  The tax bill contains several provisions that would impact the aviation industry, such as providing $12.5 billion in initial funding for air traffic control reform and…

Qatar’s new goal for tourism isn’t to have the most travelers in the region – it wants travelers who stay longer and spend more, according to the chairman of Qatar Tourism, Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji. “I’m not looking to…