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I've traveled to over 80 countries, 50 of which were included in the World Economic Forum's 2024 Travel and Tourism Index.

"It's like this almost every day," laments Paola, who is waiting for her train to go to Barcelona for work. It’s already one hour and 45 minutes late. She still doesn’t know when she will be able to leave Madrid.

One of the best feelings after a long day of traveling is sinking into a cozy hotel bed, and this Black Friday is the perfect time to recreate that luxury in your own home. Whether you're upgrading your current mattress or decorating a new guest room, this is the ideal time to score incredible deals on top-rated options. With deep discounts and bundles available, Black Friday offers the best value for a quality mattress that will transform your sleep experience. Imagine the comfort and support of a plush hotel bed every night, now at a fraction of the price. After all, your entire mood can be determined by how best your mattress fits you, so make the decision wisely. To help guide your choice, we've included a range of options designed to fit your sleep preferences and budget—from memory foam to hybrid and innerspring models.

Off-the-beaten-path travel destinations are set to be a major trend in 2025—and it's no surprise, considering the overtourism of popular destinations in Europe this summer and the record-shattering holiday travel season.

Nov 26, 2024 • 5 min read

The Transportation Security Administration is fully staffed and ready for more record-breaking crowds this holiday season. That's the word from TSA administrator David Pekoske, who spoke to TPG in a wide-ranging interview about the future of the TSA as well as his own future under the incoming Trump administration.

Low-cost carrier Air India Express is focused on the all-economy side of the business and on serving the smaller cities, said Managing Director Aloke Singh at the Skift Global Forum East Wednesday. The airline has recently merged with AIX Connect as part of the Air India group’s exercise to consolidate its four airlines into two: A full-service airline (Air India) and a low-cost carrier (Air India Express). 

A record-setting nearly 80 million Americans are set to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, packing roads across the country. But while traffic may be unavoidable, leaving on certain days is worse than others. 

In a new Skift Research report, “The Woman Traveler: Key Data and Insights,” we uncovered a trend reshaping the travel industry: The rise of solo travel among elderly women.

Millions of travelers are expected to take to the skies for Thanksgiving, leading to record-breaking numbers and busy airports.

If you must be gay—and, dear reader, you really must—then it’s only natural that you’ve found yourself here, consulting our list of the best destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers to visit. While it’s true that queerness may be temporarily masked for survival reasons and that travelers should be prepared to compromise on aspects of their presentation out of respect for local customs and mores, sometimes that’s just not going to work. Many countries around the world are safe and fabulous destinations for openly LGBTQ+ travelers. (Admittedly, we're speaking generally here; it’s important to note it only takes one incident perpetuated by one bad actor or group to soil an individual’s trip—and that can happen anywhere.) So what are the places where you don’t have to put your most authentic self away?

If you're considering a family cruise, you'll likely end up on a Carnival, Norwegian, or Royal Caribbean ship.