Isaac Carey

This week in digital news, the Sri Lanka-based app makes its first step into hotel and flight booking, Ctrip gains four more seats on the board of MakeMyTrip, and a homesharing and co-working startup continues to raise millions.

This week in tourism, cruise lines adjust to new regulations in the Philippines, record numbers of travelers are set to visit Alaska this summer, and the recent bombing in Sri Lanka highlights the safety obligations of travel agents.

This week in hospitality, CEO Sonia Cheng talks about how Rosewood is changing luxury, Airbnb begins investing in original programming, and the homesharing app's vice president of experiences discusses how the business is evolving.

This week in aviation, Southwest reports its highest cancellation rate in nearly two decades, Alaska Air emphasizes that its lack of growth is only temporary, and Allegiant Air loses its temper after an analyst question.

In many ways, the airline had a solid quarter, but some potential long-term issues are starting to emerge, casting doubt on future performance.

A good website is critical for branding in this day and age, and the tourism organization made a smart move by investing heavily in design and functionality.

This week in digital news, we take a deep dive into Google Maps, comparing it to other superapps like Meituan in China or Grab in Southeast Asia. Plus, we talk to Avis executive Jeff Kaelin about customers' mobile experience and look at Jumia's growing hotel business in Africa.

This week in tourism, new flights to Cape Town will make visiting the region easier than ever and the CEO of Silverseas discusses responsible travel. Plus, be sure to check out Skift Research’s latest report, where we analyze language for new insights into overtourism.

This week in hospitality, Airbnb invests in a San Francisco-based rental company targeted at corporate travelers, and the general manager of Four Seasons Chiang Mai talks about the global potential of his job. Plus, we talk to Oyo’s CEO about what makes his company so successful.

This week in aviation, United becomes more aggressive with its partners, limited seat recline is a hit on Delta, and tensions arise following the addition of Air Italy's newest routes.