Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The U.S. Covid testing regimen is likely to stick for awhile given global vaccine inequality and the Omicron variant still lurking. But selling the U.S. to overseas travelers does need to get fierce for a quicker rebound.

As the number of pet owners across the country spiked during the pandemic, the hotel of the future needs to be fit for man *and* man’s best friend like never before.

The U.S. pilot shortage may push airfares higher as travelers stream back into the skies this summer, warns Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker. But that's good news for airlines that are still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic.

It was an unexpected sign of hiring strength for U.S. hotels at the beginning of 2022, but the industry still needs to find ways to close a labor shortage gap before the busy summer travel season.

While some of us barely know how to keep a potted plant alive, Valerio Morano Sagliocco and his team make sure many hotels, residential developments, and other businesses never have to worry about leaves losing their green — or whatever color they’re supposed to be — luster.

It’s about time Africans were portrayed as central protagonists in the exploration of their own backyards. But Uganda’s new campaign also shows how African destinations can stand out more sustainably — pushing for local and regional tourism short-term, and preparing for more adventure and community-based tourism down the road.

The pandemic skewed the line between where we work and where we play — and it’s likely to stay that way indefinitely. Hotels need to prioritize the balance of crucial technology with the comforts of home more than ever before.

It won’t be an easy task, but Choice Hotels moving beyond the sectors that gave it durability during the pandemic makes sense for the recovery — if it manages to build the right upscale portfolio.

Good morning from Skift. It's Thursday, February 3, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

All eyes will be on U.S. Travel's next leader to fill Roger Dow's big shoes and implement these lofty goals.