Newly released estimates on the impact to the economy from visa wait times are a bad sign for a recovering travel industry — and clearly the blame is growing against a State Department that shows no signs of resolving the unprecedented delays. -Dawit Habtemariam
06/10/2022 11:05:00

Caribbean nations have long been vocal about the impact of climate change on their tourism industries. But their demands for compensation are getting louder as natural disasters increasingly wreak havoc on their economies. -Rashaad Jorden
06/10/2022 09:30:00

IHG CEO Barr covers a lot of ground in this conversation at Skift Global Forum. Watch him discuss the global hotel brand's hacker attack, headwinds, evolution, strategy, and more. -Dawit Habtemariam
06/10/2022 06:00:00

Will Peter Hill pull off a SriLankan Airlines with FitsAir? No pressure for this returning aviation veteran. -Peden Doma Bhutia
06/10/2022 04:45:00

Virgin Atlantic's decision to drop flights to Hong Kong is a major sign that ongoing closure of Russian airspace isn't going away anytime soon. -Rashaad Jorden
05/10/2022 10:30:00

Hotel brands increasingly showcasing non-alcoholic drinks is a major shift considering hotels have long viewed alcohol as a significant revenue producer. But the growing emphasis on healthier travel has steered them toward a major opportunity to increase profits. -Rashaad Jorden
05/10/2022 09:30:00

The fast-growing hotelier has launched a loyalty program called "Business Pass" with a focus on micro-events. The sticking point is only about a fifth of Sonesta's portfolio is onboard. -Matthew Parsons
05/10/2022 07:00:00

Online travel giant Booking Holdings looks a lot like it did in 2019, only with a better ground game in vacation rentals and more product innovation. -Sean O'Neill
05/10/2022 05:15:00

The chances of an economic recovery will be boosted by a stronger dollar coupled with the relaxation of travel restrictions, but as with most other nations, inflation remains a danger. -Matthew Parsons
05/10/2022 04:45:00

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at a leading travel agency’s optimism, one destination’s digital nomad edge, and a London airport backing down. -Jason Clampet
05/10/2022 03:59:52