Travel Industry & Tourism Business Skift Data + AI Summit Europe 2026: Navigating the Complex European Travel Landscape with Artificial Intelligence. September 30, 2026 Keisha Moreman London, UK – October 6, 2026 – The European travel industry stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence under a unique and complex set…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Hilton’s Chief Information Officer believes AI assistants are disrupting Online Travel Agencies’ dominance. September 29, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a candid assessment at the Destination AI conference in Washington, D.C., Hilton’s Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Michael Leidinger, declared that the burgeoning power of AI assistants,…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business L Catterton’s Deep Dive into Travel Signals a Strategic Reshaping of the Industry. September 28, 2026 Keisha Moreman The pervasive presence of L Catterton within the travel sector, a recurring motif in recent industry reporting and extensive background research, points towards a calculated and significant strategic pivot by…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Cleartrip Ventures into Holiday Packages, Aiming to Capture a Fragmented $20 Billion Market. September 28, 2026 Keisha Moreman Cleartrip, the prominent online travel platform now under the ownership of e-commerce giant Flipkart, has officially announced its strategic expansion into the burgeoning holiday packages segment. This move signifies a…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Virgin Atlantic CEO Corneel Koster Discusses "Insatiable" Premium Demand and Fleet Reconfiguration. September 27, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a candid conversation moderated by Gordon Smith of Skift at the Skift Global Forum, Virgin Atlantic CEO Corneel Koster articulated the airline’s strategic vision for its fleet, particularly its…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Airbnb’s Bold Bet on Local Experiences: Can Targeting Residents Unlock the Next Wave of Growth? September 27, 2026 Keisha Moreman Airbnb, the titan of short-term rentals, has embarked on a renewed and ambitious push into its "Experiences" division, a segment that has historically presented a challenging path to sustained success.…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Expedia Group Announces Strategic Workforce Adjustments, Eliminating 58 Roles in Seattle September 27, 2026 Keisha Moreman Expedia Group, a titan in the online travel industry, has initiated a significant workforce reduction, announcing the elimination of 58 roles at its Seattle headquarters. This strategic streamlining, detailed in…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy Reveals Significant Post-COVID Shifts in Guest Dining Preferences and Behavior September 26, 2026 Keisha Moreman In a candid "Decision Brief" moderated by Peter Greenberg of CBS News at a recent Skift Global Forum event, Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, unveiled a compelling narrative…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Expedia Group Initiates Significant Workforce Reductions in Seattle Amidst Strategic Streamlining Efforts September 26, 2026 Keisha Moreman Expedia Group, a titan in the online travel industry, has initiated a substantial workforce reduction, impacting approximately 58 roles within its Seattle headquarters. This strategic move, formally announced via a…
Travel Industry & Tourism Business Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin Charts Ambitious U.S. Expansion for Ennismore, Weighs Funding Pathways Amidst Market Uncertainty September 25, 2026 Keisha Moreman New York, NY – September 25, 2026 – Sébastien Bazin, the dynamic CEO of Accor, articulated a clear and compelling vision for the future of Ennismore, the group’s vibrant luxury-lifestyle…
