Tourism News

Backed by visa-waivers and increasing spending power, Indians are now playing a key role in the Southeast Asian tourism market.

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County forced the closure of some tourist attractions, while airports remain largely operational, and some travel companies stepped in to provide free temporary housing for displaced residents.

While some destinations may have shifted focus away from waiting for Chinese travelers to return, those still targeting this market need to adapt. The message: Stay agile to meet the demands of a market that is regaining its momentum and redefining its priorities.

Skift’s new Climate Hub will spotlight real advances in travel sustainability. By pairing solutions-based journalism with private backing from Intrepid Travel, this initiative will hold the industry accountable and separate genuine progress from hollow rhetoric.

Southeast Asia’s tourism race is heating up. And with destinations like Thailand and Vietnam making strong plays, Malaysia will need to up its game. It’s also a chance for the destination to diversify its offerings and attract fresh audiences in a crowded regional race.

The US is keen to attract Indian travelers but knows that long visa wait times are a big hurdle. By working to speed up the visa process, it’s already seeing positive results.

Asia's growth, live events, and shifts in the short-term rental market are standout trends driving the Skift Travel Health Index.

Economic issues are never far from the mind of travel executives, and here's a rundown of different ways the state of the economy impacts the industry.

If 2023 was the year of revenge travel, and 2024 of normalization, what will 2025 bring? Likely a slow and steady baseline of growth amid divergence, challenges, and change.

The traveler is our north star for navigating the complexities that 2025 will bring to travel. Thankfully, consumers tell us travel is a top priority, setting an upbeat tone for the year to come.