Articles tagged “megatrends 2026”

Knowing about Korean skincare from a YouTube video is different from standing inside an Olive Young store with 400 serums and no idea which one won't irritate your skin. NOL World is looking to solve that confusion.

The data shows the travel industry may be overestimating some strengths — and underestimating certain risks.

Travel industry employees, whether they work for Agoda or somewhere else, need to adapt to AI workflows. If they don't they'll be obsolete and looking for new jobs.

A VC and Skift research analyst agreed AI will transform travel distribution. They disagreed on timing — and on whether consumers will trust a machine with their most consequential purchases.

Mega sporting events are a big pull for travelers, and could help the U.S. overcome other forces keeping tourists away.

The U.S. travel industry had a rough 2025, but it could get a big tourism boost from the World Cup — if it isn't too difficult for fans to visit.

Google says AI is reshaping how travelers discover trip options, from keywords to photos and reviews. Traditional search, it says, still plays a role closer to booking.

Data, executive storytelling, and candid debate come together at Skift Travel Megatrends 2026. London is sold out. Register now for NYC.

Skift Travel Megatrends NYC returns to New York on January 22, 2026, bringing together senior leaders, operators, and strategists to unpack the forces reshaping travel next year.

Each January, travel leaders face the same question: which signals matter enough to act on? Skift Megatrends arrive at the perfect moment, giving teams a preview of the forces that will influence demand, competition, and consumer behavior in the coming year.