Skift Take: Airbnb spent seven years watching attractions ticketing from inside Tiqets, let Expedia buy the company, and is now...
Kamakura, Japan: Our Laidback Travel Guide (Temples, Hikes, Coffee)
Kamakura is our new favourite city in Japan. Surfer vibes combine with history in this ancient capital. You’ll find dozens...
Frontier’s Q2 Shows an Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Can Raise Fares Too
Skift Take: Frontier Airlines saw record revenue in the second quarter on higher airfares and a readjustment in capacity following...
Europe’s Fires Haven’t Stopped Tourism Yet, But EU Officials Warn Risk Could Spread
Skift Take: Wildfires in France and Spain forced evacuations near popular tourist destinations like Bordeaux and Madrid. EU officials say...
Mount Olympus Is Finally a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Managing a Tourism Surge Is Its Next Hurdle
Skift Take: After a 12-year campaign, Mount Olympus and its wider area has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage...
Sustainability Doesn’t Sell Itself — Sell It as an Experience Instead
Skift Take: Experience premiums are bankable; sustainability premiums are not. Both poll more than 70% on the question of whether...
Europe’s Airline Supergroups Brace for a Crucial Earnings Week
Skift Take: Before the Iran war, all three of Europe's largest legacy players enjoyed decent profits. A costlier second half...
Deeper into Scandinavia: Why a day trip to Odense, Denmark is worth it
Whether you realize it or not, Hans Christian Andersen has shaped many of our childhoods. A day trip to his...
Google Is Leaning on Travel to Sell Its AI Ad Story
Skift Take: Retail and finance drove Google's search ad revenue this quarter. But Google chose travel — IHG for its...
Iran War Dents Royal Caribbean’s Revenue Forecast
Skift Take: Cruise line operators are underperforming the market for the first time post-COVID as war in the Middle East...