Category Travel & Leisure

Mexico is one of the most fascinating countries in the world, rich with culture, history, cuisine, and natural beauty. While many travelers flock to its sun-soaked beaches and luxurious all-inclusive resorts, there’s so much more to discover. From ancient civilizations…

Coming as it usually does around Easter, the Aircraft Interiors Expo has a funny habit of resurrecting aspects of the inflight experience that were supposedly dead. Think proper meals in economy, seatback inflight entertainment screens, and now first class. It…

North Carolina is getting its first ultra long-haul route. On Friday, Etihad Airways announced plans to connect its Abu Dhabi hub with Charlotte.  Four flights a week are due to begin on May 4, 2026. The service will be operated…

For years, airlines and hotel chains have leaned on loyalty programs to retain frequent travelers, especially in premium markets. But in Europe, loyalty has always been more fluid — and that trend is accelerating. Even as travel demand rebounds post-pandemic,…

This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. In today’s always-connected world, travelers expect their digital lives to continue uninterrupted — even at 35,000 feet. In fact, a recent survey found that 75% of airline passengers say…

It’s been another relatively slow three weeks for travel tech funding. That’s been a pattern so far this year, following a year that broke records in several areas.  Ten travel startups raised $245 million over the past three weeks.  Electra is…

This episode of the Skift Travel Podcast features a discussion with Breno Helfstein Moura, the head of hospitality at Palantir. Moura addressed a wide variety of topics with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko, including how the company leverages data…

Airbnb’s expansion into experiences and in-home services makes no mention of how the new offerings align with its climate targets and green goals – the company has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2030 and to work with sustainable suppliers.…

Africa’s hotel development has reached unprecedented levels as hotel groups such as Marriott, Hilton, and Radisson race to plant their brand flags in the continent’s fastest-growing markets, especially Egypt and Morocco. In the works are 577 hotel projects, totaling about…

A startup operator turned investor with deep roots in travel innovation, Gilad has built a career by seeing around corners, and at this year’s Skift Data + AI Summit, he’s set to share what’s coming next. Brook Bay Capital invests…