Category Travel & Leisure

The Maldives is a collection of 26 coral atolls in the Indian Ocean that is globally renowned for luxury island resorts, over water bungalows, pristine white sand beaches and extraordinary marine life. Each atoll is unique, made by the slow erosion of…

Airbnb exited China’s domestic market nearly three years ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s given up on Chinese travelers.  “China outbound is a key part of our global expansion strategy,” an Airbnb spokesperson told Skift. “We continue to believe that…

The European Commission issued preliminary findings this week that said Google’s parent Alphabet breached the Digital Markets Act in its hotels and flights businesses because Google “self-preferences its own services over those of third parties.” “More specifically, Alphabet gives its…

Both Germany and Britain have revised their advice for citizens traveling to the U.S. to say that a visa or entry waiver does not guarantee entry, and that visitors may be liable to “arrest or detention” if they break the…

Accor said it reached a milestone Thursday: Its ALL (Accor Live Limitless) loyalty program surpassed 100 million members globally.  Launched in 2019, ALL has positioned itself as more than just a points-based system, integrating exclusive experiences, brand partnerships, and a…

Loyalty programs are big business for travel brands, but they can sometimes present challenges for consumers unsure about how to get the most out of their memberships. Tiffany Funk, co-founder and president of Point.me, discussed the complex world of travel…

Want to speak like a real Canadian, eh? From Tim Hortons runs to two-fours at the cottage, Canadian slang is as diverse as our country itself. While we may sound similar to our American neighbors, trust us—we’ve got our own…

Despite India’s rich cultural heritage and booming domestic and outbound travel, inbound tourism remains stuck. Our latest Skift Research report: How to Grow Inbound Tourism in India: Unlocking Long-Haul Opportunities dives into the key barriers, traveler perceptions, and strategies for…

Sonesta International Hotels, the eighth-largest hotel group in the U.S. by number of units, is orchestrating the sale of 114 properties in a pivot to a franchise model. CEO John Murray doesn’t anticipate problems selling the hotels despite recent economic…

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, March 20. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Vrbo recently took aim at Airbnb by placing billboards near Airbnb’s headquarters and elsewhere that said Vrbo was a “cooler”…