Tourism News

Today’s travelers expect fast, responsive support when disruptions arise. In this talk, Anna Kofoed, chief officer for travel at Allianz Partners, explained why proactive, seamless travel protection is central to loyalty in today’s industry.

It’s been a weak summer for international travel. A government shutdown could add more bottlenecks to inbound tourism's recovery.

The floods in Ibiza are a reminder that even world-class tourist destinations can see their infrastructure buckle under extreme weather.

Global travel maintains resilience at 1% annual growth, but operators must abandon traditional seasonality models and leverage flexible pricing to capture demand that is now more evenly distributed throughout the year.

Currently the impact to travel is minimal, but if the shutdown stretches for weeks, travelers may start to see long lines at the airport, flight delays, and litter all over national parks.

Festivals for Indians are no longer about staying at home, but about combining celebrations with exploration. And now, luxury is becoming an active, subconscious part of this journey.

The impact of a government shutdown on travel is unclear this time around, given the possibility of mass layoffs. It is also unclear how long a shutdown would last.

As governments gear up for COP30 in Brazil, climate pledges are piling up, and for the travel sector, they’re more than just diplomatic gestures. These are potential mandates. 

Tourism leaders from Canada and Spain are pivoting from chasing volume to focusing on smarter, data-driven strategies that prioritize quality over quantity.

What major trends are shaping the future of global travel? We surveyed travel industry decision-makers during this year’s Skift Global Forum to learn how they view the forces shaping the next decade, their bets on technology, and the opportunities and risks they see ahead.