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Latin America Gets a ‘Swiftie’ Bump: Achieves New Record-High

The global Travel Health Index rose to 105, continuing the trend of surpassing pre-pandemic levels and setting a new benchmark. Latin America, propelled by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour led the score, soaring to an all-time high regional index of 117 in November 2023.

Saniya Zanpure | 7 days ago

Latin America Gets a ‘Swiftie’ Bump: Achieves New Record-High

Tourism

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Global travel softened due to the seasonality of demand. In October 2023, the Skift Travel Health Index dipped to 103. Europe was impacted the most due to reduced pent-up demand and economic concerns. Despite China's Golden Week holiday, the travel recovery in the country remained sluggish.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 month ago

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Tourism

Southeast Asia Awaits Chinese Travelers: Skift Travel Health Index

The Skift Travel Health Index stands at 106 this month, achieving a new record high. However, there is a disparity in the performance of several countries in the Asia Pacific, suggesting that efforts to attract Chinese travelers to nations dependent on inbound tourism may be progressing at a slower pace than anticipated.

Saniya Zanpure | 2 months ago

Southeast Asia Awaits Chinese Travelers: Skift Travel Health Index

Hotels

Hotels Face Digital Shift with Payment Solutions: New Skift Research

The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital and alternative payments. To capitalize on this, hoteliers should modernize their payment tech stack to offer seamless integration and diverse payment options for increased bookings, higher-value reservations, and improved guest satisfaction.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 months ago

Hotels Face Digital Shift with Payment Solutions: New Skift Research

Skift Research

Hotel Tech Benchmark: Payment Solutions 2023

The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital and alternative payments. To capitalize on this, hoteliers should modernize their payment tech stack to offer seamless integration and diverse payment options for increased bookings, higher-value reservations, and improved guest satisfaction.

3 months ago
Hotel Tech Benchmark: Payment Solutions 2023

Tourism

Hong Kong Tourism Still Catching Up: Skift Travel Health Index

Hong Kong is back in business. Travel performance boomed in August 2023, but talk of full recovery is still premature, as 2019 wasn't a particularly good year with widespread protests impacting travel demand in the country.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 months ago

Hong Kong Tourism Still Catching Up: Skift Travel Health Index

Tourism

Cricket World Cup 2023 Ignites Indian Travel Demand

The anticipation of the Cricket World Cup has sparked a surge in travel demand in India. By raising rates and expanding inventory, companies look to cash in on the cricket frenzy.

Saniya Zanpure | 4 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 Ignites Indian Travel Demand

Tourism

Hong Kong Gains as Skift Travel Health Index Dips – Latest Update

Global travel declined from June to July, similar to the downward trend we saw this time last year. Hong Kong was the only country with an uptick in Skift's Travel Health Index.

Saniya Zanpure | 4 months ago

Hong Kong Gains as Skift Travel Health Index Dips – Latest Update

Tourism

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

The Skift Travel Health Index shows that all regions have recovered, but Europe's travel revival appears to be rather slow. With 17 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and Europe being a popular summer hotspot, the global travel industry has geared up for a bright summer season.

Saniya Zanpure | 5 months ago

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

Hotels

Effective Hotel Marketing in the Digital Age: New Skift Research

Get a preview of our latest output from our Hotel Tech Benchmark data product. In this update, Skift Research looks closely at the best uses of digital marketing and advertising tools.

Saniya Zanpure | 6 months ago

Effective Hotel Marketing in the Digital Age: New Skift Research