Category Travel & Leisure

India is a cornerstone of Marriott International’s future growth, with the company projecting it will become its third-largest market. This vision, however, is being navigated against a backdrop of growing global economic uncertainty. “The public markets thrive in times of…

India is poised to be the fifth-largest outbound travel market by 2027, but will foreign carriers capture a lot of that growth? “I think the power is in our hands,” said Air India CEO Campbell Wilson at the Skift India…

The second Skift India Forum is underway at The Leela Ambience in Gurugram! We’re discussing the themes dominating new Indian travel market with the CEOs and industry leaders driving change in airlines, hotels, experiences, tech, and more. We’ll have full…

Steve Milo is out as CEO of VTrips, but will remain on the board, according to an internal email obtained by Skift. Scott Seay, chief operating officer of the property management company, will take over as CEO. In an internal…

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is nominating Bryan Bedford, the CEO of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration.  In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Bedford would work to “strongly reform the agency, safeguard our…

What I carry in my bag has changed a lot over the years. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear related to blogging, but it also reflects that I’ve…

The Trump administration is weighing travel restrictions for dozens of countries, with up to 11 countries facing a possible full ban. Up to 43 countries are under review for varying levels of travel restrictions, according to internal memos shared with…

Falmouth, on Cornwall’s south coast, continues to evolve its offering for travellers seeking upscale experiences, from wellness to new skills, cuisine to cocktails. We pick some of the best: St Michaels Resort’s hydro experience Perched a stone’s throw from the…

The mayor of Gold Coast in Australia said that a devastating tropical cyclone has wiped out 80% of beaches in the region. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which hit the region last week, caused widespread flooding, coastal erosion, and significant economic losses. …

The big three online travel agencies in short-term rentals — Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia/Vrbo — wielded a commanding 71% of global market share in 2024, a huge leap since the pre-Covid era. Skift Research estimates that the global short-term rental…