Why You Should Attend Skift Aviation Forum With Your Whole Team

Pre-pandemic, ultra-low-cost carriers were among the most profitable in the industry. Four years later, a big question in the industry seems to be: Can ultra-low-cost carriers survive?. There’s been rampant speculation that Spirit Airlines may file for bankruptcy. Frontier Airlines has fared better, but it’s also reported underwhelming results. 

Women travelers are a dominant force in the travel industry, and their influence is far-reaching: 82% of all travel decisions are made by women, whether it’s choosing the destination, booking accommodations, or deciding on tours and activities.

Family travel continues to be the largest segment of U.S. leisure travel, with more families opting for vacations that create shared experiences and lasting memories. Skift Research delves into the trends driving this vital segment in our latest report:

If you've always wanted to have a 737 all to yourself, there's good news for you.

A growing number of travel brands are finding a good way to reach travelers — and generate revenue — is through their stomachs. So what are key trends in food tourism?

This November 19-20, Skift Global Forum East will return to Dubai to bring together the brightest minds in travel, hospitality, tourism, and aviation who are driving innovation and shaping the future of the global travel industry. Join us as we discuss these themes and more:

Despite looming recession fears, the travel industry continues to demonstrate strong growth, according to the Skift Travel Health Index for August 2024. The index showed a 9% increase from a year ago, led by the Asia Pacific region (up 13%) and North America (up 8%).

Joby Aviation just closed the largest single round of funding for a flying taxi startup in years.

Skift Global Forum East is quickly approaching, taking place on November 19-20 in Dubai. If you haven’t yet attended, now is the time to join industry leaders from travel, tourism, and hospitality, as they share groundbreaking insights and dive into the region’s tremendous potential.

MGM Resorts International president and CEO Bill Hornbuckle discussed the company’s strategy and outlook on stage at Skift Global Forum 2024.

For travelers looking to fly for the holidays, now may be the time to book.

The experiences sector has seen a boom in recent years as travelers are choosing to spend more money on experiences than possessions.  Skift Research’s Venture Investment Trends in Travel 2024 report revealed experiences was one of the few sectors in travel to see an increase in venture capital investment.