Tasked with coordinating complex group trips, the “alphabooker” is emerging as a key travel persona. Evermore Orlando Resort is built around making that role easier, offering clues to where residential hospitality may be headed. Sponsored by Dart Interests

All of the major online travel agencies facing looming pressures: AI disruption, slowing growth in online adoption, and competition. But Airbnb is “best-placed” among online travel agencies to deal with the challenges, according to news research.

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"Travel has always been about more than just movement - it’s about connection.”. IHG CEO Elie Maalouf shares why the future of hospitality lies in blending technology with timeless human touch, and how travel continues to unite us. 🌍✈️. 🔗 Read more:

Labor Day to Cap Busiest Summer for U.S. Airlines in 15 Years. "The holiday weekend caps off a busy summer for the U.S. airline industry. The FAA estimates that more than 5 million flights have taken off since Memorial Day weekend".

Trip Group is trying to shrink the work a traveler must do to plan a trip. Answer three simple questions — destination, length, travel style — or drop in a single image. The system then serves a full, bookable itinerary.

Moneyball for Hotels: How a $12 Billion Asset Management Firm Finds Value. "HotelAVE has found millions in additional profit at properties by questioning conventional wisdom about everything from housekeeping schedules to room pricing strategies.".

The U.S. Travel Agency Rebound Post-Pandemic. "today, while most trips are booked online, traditional travel agents continue to handle a fair share of travel purchases.".

Experience Abu Dhabi is taking a fresh look at its approach to family travel marketing by giving children a voice in shaping messaging and experiences. The result is a global campaign with content that feels personal and relevant. Sponsored by Abu Dhabi

Travalyst CEO Sally Davey Steps Down After 5 Years. "“This is not a decision I’ve taken lightly. After months of deep reflection, I’ve reached a point in my journey where I know I need to give more time back to my family, and to myself,” Davey said".

We’re excited to welcome Barry L. Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines, to Skift Global Forum 2025. ✈️. Hear his perspective on the future of low-cost travel and airline innovation this September. 🔗 Register now:

Decades of change, crises, and challenges—and hotels are still standing strong. Resilience is the heart of hospitality. After 30 years in the industry, this perspective hits different.

From rural villages in the Dominican Republic to boardrooms in the U.S., purpose-driven travel is transforming lives. See how Global Glimpse is shaping future leaders — and why adults are now asking for the same. Sponsored by Global Glimpse

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Why Boarding Pay Is the New Battleground for Flight Attendants. "Once Air Canada’s flight attendants ended their days-long strike earlier this month, the union representing them declared victory. ".

India’s hotel talent shuffle is proof the country has become the fiercest battleground for global chains. With Alex out, all eyes will be on Marriott’s choice of successor in one of its most critical markets.

Frontier Airlines Comes for Spirit With Latest New Routes. "Frontier Airlines is expanding its network with 20 routes and is pursuing the customers of its chief rival, Spirit Airlines, whose future is uncertain due to its poor financial footing. ".

Gen Z Is Upending Business Travel Payments. "As Gen Z graduates join internships, sales teams and consulting firms, their expectation for seamless, mobile-first payments is pressuring corporate travel programs to ditch clunky reimbursement systems".

New pod with Skift CEO and Brookfield hospitality boss covered everything about the firm's approach to hospitality: “We stay out of commoditized product. It doesn’t have to be high end, it doesn’t have to be low end, but it needs to be differentiated.”.

With third-party cookies fading and OTAs dominating, first-party data is key. Wunderkind’s Ronen Kadosh shares how travel brands can turn browsers into loyal customers — at scale. Full interview: . Sponsored by Wunderkind

Several major online travel agencies for years didn't have access to flights from both Ryanair and Southwest. That era has finally come to a close.