Skift Take: Airbnb’s CEO and CTO both own part of the lab buying its IP, but the filing gives shareholders...
Is Dominica Worth Visiting? (Don’t make the mistakes I made!)
Is Dominica worth visiting? After six challenging days on the island, my honest answer is: only for a certain kind of...
Wynn Holds UAE Casino Date but Weighs How to Open Amid War
Skift Take: Wynn is holding to its September 2027 date for the UAE’s first casino resort but it will now...
MakeMyTrip Buys Into Daily Commutes With Quick Ride Stake
Skift Take: As its air business softens, MakeMyTrip is pushing harder into everything else. Quick Ride gives it a product...
Tourism Heads to COP31 Wanting Results, Not More Pledges
Skift Take: Five years after the Glasgow Declaration, tourism has plenty of climate commitments but little shared proof of what...
How to Plan Your Day at Skift Aviation Forum 2026
Skift Take: Jet fuel above $4 a gallon has reset the math on every airline plan for 2027. Next week,...
Qatar’s Tourism Recovery is Coming by Road, Not Air
Skift Take: Qatar’s visitor numbers are recovering on road traffic across the Saudi border, while air arrivals keep falling. Drive-in...
Airbnb CEO: Our Specialized AI Agents Will Handle ‘Every Vertical in Travel’
Skift Take: There's been speculation for years about whether Airbnb would launch flights. Such small-minded speculation: Airbnb intends to use...
Airbnb Outpaces Rivals With Its Fastest Revenue Growth in 3 Years
Skift Take: Airbnb is making its rivals look relatively sluggish. Is it affordability that's kickstarting demand across regions?Read the Complete...
Airbnb-Backed Candidates Lose in LA, a Setback in Push to Loosen Rental Rules
Skift Take: Airbnb’s money may not have bought it a friendlier mayor in Los Angeles. Expect the company to look...