Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome
Qantas grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Rome after bedbugs were discovered in the economy section during a flight from Perth, forcing cancellation of the return service.
AI Will Know Your Travelers. And the World’s Travelers. Will You?
Travel brands face pressure to remain discoverable as AI increasingly influences travel discovery and booking, requiring content optimized for both human travelers and machine algorithms.
GMH Bonus: Sam Shank on How AI Could Reshape Online Travel
Sam Shank discusses how AI agents could disrupt online travel distribution and challenge the sponsored search model that powers major booking platforms like Booking.com and Expedia.
The Hotel Industry Has A Water Problem
Hotels across drought-stricken European regions face mounting pressure to reduce water consumption amid extreme heat and climate change impacts, while the industry explores efficiency measures and structural solutions.
Skift Transatlantic Summit 2026: Identifying Growth in a Durable but Fragmenting Corridor
The transatlantic corridor maintains steady demand, but travelers are becoming more selective, seeking shoulder-season trips and better ground connections as preferences diverge between markets.
What Boston and Iceland Learned From a Sold-Out Summer of Live Tourism
Boston and Iceland experienced sold-out summers hosting major events, finding success through earned media and positive sentiment rather than increased visitor volume during peak seasons.