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.
Hotel Distribution 2020 Part II: The Tech Landscape
November 2020
Hotel tech tends to be characterized by piecemeal solutions by a myriad of tech vendors, all offering a few pieces of the puzzle. Hotel distribution tech is no different. Hoteliers end up working with many tech vendors to understand demand, set the right rates, and get their rooms on the right channels. Here we provide some clarity on key issues and the vendor landscape.
Hotel Distribution 2020 Part I: The Channel Mix
November 2020
The hotel distribution landscape is complex, with hotel rooms being sold and promoted through many different channels. COVID-19 has certainly impacted how and where hotel rooms are being distributed, but it is unlikely that this disruption will be sustained long term. That's not to say that disruption isn't coming, though.
U.S. Travel Tracker October 2020: Slow Climb Continues
November 2020
In October, 37.8% of Americans traveled, marking the smallest monthly increase since reaching the low point in April. Will the changing course of the pandemic, with a new President and possible vaccine, give the U.S. travel industry a much-needed boost in the coming months?
U.S. Travel Tracker September 2020: Onset of Fall Travel
October 2020
Labor Day weekend didn’t provide a much-needed boost for the U.S travel sector. In September, 37% of Americans traveled, barely one percentage point higher than in August. The path of travel recovery ahead might be even rockier with summer vacation officially behind us.
A Deep Dive into Tripadvisor 2020
September 2020
Tripadvisor had been working on a turn-around even before COVID-19 hit. We take a deep dive into the company's financials, business strategies, and challenges for 2020 and beyond.
Contactless Tech in Hospitality 2020
September 2020
All the contactless tech that is receiving so much buzz in the hotel industry today pre-dates the current crisis. So it might not be revolutionary tech, but the impact on guest experience and engagement will certainly outlast the pandemic.
U.S. Travel Tracker August 2020: Consumer Confidence Holding Strong
September 2020
Summer was near the end and while still high, the number of new COVID cases declined substantially from the peak of July. Yet, the travel rate did not go up along this track. In August, 36% of Americans traveled, only one percentage point higher than in July.
U.S. Travel Tracker July 2020: Summer Vacation Main Driver Despite New Case Surge
August 2020
Despite rising new COVID cases, 35% of Americans traveled in July. But most are not taking their typical summer vacations.
U.S. Travel Tracker May 2020: Early Signs of Recovery
June 2020
The U.S. travel rate climbed to 24% in May, after dipping to 19% in April. However, a full travel recovery might take a very long time as more people start to realize COVID-19 is a longer-term battle.
U.S. Travel Tracker April 2020: Emerging Consumer Segments
May 2020
When and how consumers will travel again might have a lot to do with how their lives are impacted by COVID-19. Our April travel tracker analysis delves into the details.