Sponsored

After the darkest two years in the history of the hotel industry, 2022 offered a chance to smile again. The party from pent-up demand can’t last forever, though. As revenue managers look ahead to 2023, it’s time to double down on digitalization efforts and rethink the approach to data analytics.

St. John’s, a beautiful and dynamic coastal city surrounded by notable natural sites, is a center of innovation for Canada’s natural resources and energy sector and is leading the way on reducing the industry’s environmental footprint.

Loyalty is changing. In addition to value for money, consumers want unique experiences, flexible pricing, and a simple reward redemption process. This report explores how hospitality companies can think bigger about loyalty, engage with customers beyond the hotel stay, and embrace the idea that “lifestyle is the new loyalty.”

As the return of business travel picks up steam, brands must adapt and innovate to meet the speed of evolution. Given the rise of blended work and leisure trips, hotels are uniquely positioned to meet the demands of companies and their employees through collaboration, creativity, and diversification to shape the industry's future.

Business travel recovery trends differ by company size and sector, but regardless of their circumstances, organizations large and small are seeing now as a critical time to reconsider return on investment of business travel, to update their approach to sustainability and traveler well-being, and to digitize and automate the travel and expense process.

As the travel and tourism sector charts a new course in the face of shifts in the economy, consumer behavior, demographics, and climate change, Dubai stands out for its bold, integrated strategy to improve quality of life while stimulating both economic growth and a stronger tourism sector. 

During this year’s Skift Aviation Forum, we asked more than 500 CEOs and senior airline executives about crucial topics facing the industry, ranging from artificial intelligence to startups. Their responses offer insights into the future of travel.

In this recent webinar, TripActions and The Points Guy joined Skift to take a practical and data-driven look at unexpected opportunities for companies to refine their travel and expense strategies and realize the full benefits of corporate travel.

As travel returns, Expedia Group’s Traveler Value Index 2023 examines the need-to-know changes taking place within the industry — from the perspective of both consumers and travel professionals — and provides actionable insights to guide decision makers in the year ahead.

Industry leaders took to the stage in Dallas-Fort Worth at Skift Aviation Forum to share their views on what's next for the airline industry. In this report, Skift and Allianz Partners teamed up to highlight some of the most insightful sessions.

The new year will bring new possibilities for faster access to analytics and insights, additional ancillary revenue opportunities, and increased business traveler satisfaction. It won’t be easy, though. Airline executives and corporate travel managers should continue to embrace new technologies to unlock those opportunities and deliver a better experience for travelers.

The UAE’s “Nature Emirate” is on a quest to become a regional leader in sustainable tourism by 2025. Its “Balanced Tourism” approach offers vibrant nature and cultural adventures alongside support and incentives for both new and existing hotels.