Skift Live Event Recaps and Previews

Tourism

U.S. Ambassador Garcetti Wants More Americans Traveling to India: Full Video

Eric Garcetti wants more Americans to visit India — and he wants more Indians to visit the U.S. He talked to President Biden about visa wait times.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

Hotels

Marriott Won’t Miss Out on India’s Wedding and Religious Tourism Market

The hotel chain's 150th property in India will be at Katra, close to Hindu pilgrimage site Vaishnodevi temple.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Tourism

Eric Garcetti on India Travel: Visa Wait Times, Growing Tourism, and Cricket

A lot of Indians are waiting a long time to visit the U.S. Eric Garcetti wants to generate the same excitement in U.S. travelers about visiting India.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Announcements

Reflecting on Skift Live 2023

Looking back on 2023 where Skift hosted eight impactful events that brought top industry leaders, visionaries, and enthusiasts together to delve into the future of travel. Last year was one for the books - and we are not slowing down in 2024.

Rafat Ali | 3 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines CEO Seeks to Boost Revenue and Enhance Loyalty Program

American Airlines's top boss says the company is right to focus on underserved U.S. small cities and key international markets through its airline alliance. The airline is also considering enhancements to its frequent flyer program.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

Travel Technology

Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner on AI in Travel, Work, and Daily Life — Full Video

Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner believe generative AI is going to change the nature of travel, the workforce, software development, and more.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Online Travel

Hopper CEO Claims Expedia Lost Bookings After Their Split

Competition certainly played a role in the Expedia-Hopper split. Which company suffered the greatest? The larger company, Expedia, had more resources to absorb a hit.

Dennis Schaal | 7 months ago