Market Estimates and Forecasts
U.S. Digital Nomad Market Analysis 2021
June 2021
Digital nomadism is breaking out into the mainstream after years of being available only to a few career paths. This trend is poised to generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the travel industry, in some cases transforming rent into hospitality stays and other travel spend.
Venture Investment Trends in Travel 2021
March 2021
The pandemic derailed record years of venture capital in travel, resetting the industry to 2014 levels of investment. But we remain optimistic about the future of the travel industry and its ability to attract top talent, innovate technology, and incubate globally relevant startups.
EU Traveler Profile and Key Statistics: The Impact of COVID-19
January 2021
The coronavirus has hit Europe hard, but the region will continue to receive accolades as the largest destination and largest source market for many years to come. Let's brush up on our understanding of European travelers, and see how COVID-19 has impacted their travel patterns.
Skift Research Global Travel Outlook 2021
December 2020
Glad this year is finally over? Us too! In its annual outlook, Skift Research looks forward to the big themes and challenges that it believes are in store for the travel industry as it begins the long uphill climb to recovery next year.
Airbnb and the Short-Term Rental Market 2020
December 2020
It’s finally here! Skift Research has been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get its hands on Airbnb’s public filings. This report analyzes the challenges and strategies of the most influential company in the short-term rental industry.
U.S. Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services Sector: Skift Research Estimates 2020
February 2020
Travel agents still exist; tour operators are the last sector to be moved to digital; online travel platforms are scrambling to keep the growth rate high. We are expecting to see more changes shaping up the travel arrangement and reservation services sector in the next few years.
The State of Middle East Outbound Travel 2019
December 2019
Outbound travel from the Middle East hasn’t garnered the attention of some other outbound markets, but given the high travel expenditure and growth of the region, we think this is one that’s worth paying attention to.
Skift Global Travel Economy Outlook 2020
December 2019
We head into 2020 with more question marks than any year of this cycle. Risks are rising and the global economy is slowing. But, crucially, we are still growing and our base case forecast travel growth to continue next year.
UK Traveler Profile and Key Statistics: The Brexit Effect
October 2019
The UK is an important contributor to global travel, but the uncertainty over Brexit will impact its place in the world and its residents’ willingness to spend on international vacations. The questions are just how and where the impact will be felt most.
European Union Accommodation Sector: Skift Research Estimates 2019
September 2019
The European Union is the largest tourism destination in the world. Its accommodation sector is critical infrastructure supporting all of those travelers. Understand what shifts are taking place not just at the top level but also across subsectors, countries, and companies.
U.S. Traveler Profile and Key Statistics
July 2019
The U.S. is one of the most diverse countries in the world and its residents' travel habits reflect that. That makes studying different demographics and travel spending categories key to understanding the American traveler.
Global Travel Economics 2019-2029
June 2019
As many as four out of the next five new outbound travelers in the next decade could come from the emerging world. Are you prepared for the center of gravity in travel to shift?