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Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.

Skift Research subscribers can view the latest data about country-by-country recovery at the Skift Recovery Index. Data about public companies can be viewed at the Skift Health Score.

News Blog

International Travel to U.S. Hit 84% of Pre-Pandemic Level in July

Nearly 6.5 million international travelers came to the U.S. in July, representing 84% of its pre-pandemic level, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's latest data release. Compared to July 2022, international travel to the U.S. is up 25%. International travelers from overseas, i.e. not Mexico and Canada, totaled 3.1 million in July, up…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

The EU Short-Term Rental Lobby Doesn’t Want to Be A Scapegoat for Bad Policies

From putting up resistance against harsh rules to managing members at a national level, the European Holiday Home Association is overbooked.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 months ago

Airline Weekly

China Air Travel Recovery Drives Global Demand to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

The global air travel demand is within sight of a full recovery but, with many corporate travelers still not back, will we see another plateau this fall?

3 months ago

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Airlines

AirAsia Operations to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels By December

What's driving Air Asia's demand? Migrating workforce, tourism, students and connecting travellers.

Yantoultra Ngui, Reuters | 4 months ago

News Blog

TSA Expects U.S. Summer Flier Numbers to Beat 262 Million Record

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration expects the number of travelers passing through airport checkpoints to beat, if only slightly, the record of 262 million set four years ago. The TSA screened nearly 228 million travelers from Memorial Day through August 29, or an average or roughly 2.5 million people a day, it said on Tuesday.…

Edward Russell | 4 months ago

Tourism

American Outbound Travel Aspirations Defy Inflation Concerns

The increase in travel intentions was a standout aspect of an otherwise lackluster report. This resilience underscores the enduring appeal of travel even amid broader economic fluctuations.

Safiyah Riddle, Reuters | 4 months ago

Daily Lodging Report

Global Travel Investment Still 22.5% Below 2019 Levels

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report said Travel & Tourism investment in 2022 surged to $856 billion, up 11.1% from the previous year but still -22.5% short of 2019 levels.

4 months ago

Airlines

The Americas Lead Airline Capacity Recovery in 2023

North and South America have been standout performers in leading the industry's capacity recovery post pandemic. While this was anticipated, there are noteworthy shifts in interregional capacity from North America to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Ashab Rizvi | 4 months ago

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Are Ready to Book Trips, But 2019 Levels Are Far Off

While China easing group tour restrictions is a travel industry leap, don't expect a sudden surge of Chinese tourists. The revival might need a little more time to unfold.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago