Airlines are under pressure to decarbonize, but now they’re pointing fingers at AI for stealing the clean energy they need. The question is whether policymakers will listen. https://t.co/OWrvKtgF4u

Wellness is no longer optional in hospitality. Peloton’s new report shows why hotels integrating fitness, recovery, and tech can drive higher rates, stronger loyalty, and long-term value. Download the report: https://t.co/uJBvn8axtu Sponsored by Peloton for Business

What separates insight from action? Timing, alignment, and shared perspective. Here’s how travel’s top decision makers turn Skift Megatrends into a real strategy for the year ahead. 👉 Read here:

Every December, Skift ventures into risky territory: decoding what the travel industry obsess over in the year ahead. In this year’s Megatrends, we foresee an industry that’s of two minds – both restless and resigned. Read along to find out what we mean: https://t.co/OnWXClnesD

Any travel brand can now submit apps and get listed in its new app store — which means Booking and Expedia, early movers in OpenAI’s app ecosystem, will soon get new competition to own ChatGPT’s travel conversations. https://t.co/dMf7BclMXX

Mexico’s two largest low-cost carriers are moving to combine forces: Volaris and Viva Aerobus outlined a new company structure to create the Mexican Airline Group. It's a seasonal surprise that’s likely to turn silent nights into sleepless ones for some. https://t.co/VwmtjISsit

Everyone wants the luxury traveler, but no two hotel groups define “luxury” the same way. From yachts to boutique collections to loyalty tie-ins, hotel giants are rewriting the rules to win the richest guests in a race that keeps getting bigger. https://t.co/gC1kWXC5ko

The year’s biggest news stories were dominated by the impact of the new Trump administration, but there were plenty of other topics in our Top 10 Articles of the Year. Here are Skift Meetings' Top 10 Articles of 2025: https://t.co/m8JgJmoxXS

A change is possible, but for now prospects for altering New York City's quasi ban of short-term rentals look darker than an alleyway in the Bowery. https://t.co/jYNf81r25C

American Airlines is no longer letting basic economy flyers earn miles or points toward elite status, another step in an industrywide shift that increasingly favors wealthier and more loyal travelers over the mass market. https://t.co/DSEiONiZWK

Winter travel booking trends are giving early clues about 2026. December browsers are four times more likely to book in Q1, & over 30% of U.S. travelers now confirm plans within two weeks. Bands that act fast will capture the surge. https://t.co/HIA3aAJ9M5 Sponsored by @Criteo

Abu Dhabi is making a name for itself as a burgeoning destination for world-class business events. Next-gen technologies, world-class infrastructure, and cultural experiences are putting the city on global event planners’ maps. https://t.co/PE1fgfZ8pn Sponsored by @AbuDhabiCB

The 3rd Annual Skift Data + AI Summit returns June 3 in NYC, bringing together travel leaders shaping how AI and data power the industry. Super early bird tickets are live at the lowest price we will ever offer. 🎟️: https://t.co/pstOszcZCA

Hotel groups must ensure that short-term performance marketing doesn’t quietly erode brand loyalty, which may be key to unlocking bookings driven by agentic AI. https://t.co/iPCvVeEB7J

Glen Hauenstein, president of Delta Air Lines and widely respected in the industry, is set to retire 2/28, the carrier said Wednesday. He played a pivotal role in its premium push, which has made Delta one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S. https://t.co/zuTdIAaaZK

Chinese travelers tend to be big spenders in Japan, so Japanese tourism officials are surely eager for Tokyo and Beijing to find ways to defuse the tensions between the two countries quickly before the industry — and the economy — takes a major hit. https://t.co/UPnQGnyk9V

India has its landscapes and diversity locked behind a meagre tourism promotion budget. No wonder its Asia-Pacific counterparts are clearly winning. https://t.co/OOchIikJ0p

Navan CEO Ariel Cohen dismissed the SAP Concur–Amex GBT deal as “antiquated” and "irrelevant." But has Navan truly built a more reliable, disruptive solution? https://t.co/y7S5og6La8

Catch up on our webinar with ZS, plus partners from AWS and Marriott, for a discussion that provides actionable takeaways for executing incremental revenue strategies and building long-term success. Watch the recording: https://t.co/NyN3wyc9Vq Sponsored by ZS Associates

💡 The 2026 Skift IDEA Awards are launching soon! Pre-register now to be the first to know when entries open and to receive an exclusive discount on your submission. Pre-register here 👉 https://t.co/JRG5jvjRo1