Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.

Skift Research subscribers can view the latest data about country-by-country recovery at the Skift Recovery Index. Data about public companies can be viewed at the Skift Health Score.

Online Travel

Chinese Travel Rebound Pushes Trip.com Group’s Revenue to Exceed 2019 Levels

Trip.com has reported a solid third quarter and sees no signs of a slowdown any time soon. But not keen to put all its eggs in one basket (China), the online travel company has also sets its sights on global expansion.

Chinese Travel Rebound Pushes Trip.com Group’s Revenue to Exceed 2019 Levels

Online Travel

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

The post-pandemic Chinese traveler is a whole new ballgame, and travel companies need to understand that and step up their game.

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

Airlines

China’s Domestic Flight Capacity to Soar 34% Above 2019 Levels

As domestic flights in China are set to surge 34% higher than pre-pandemic levels, the global tourism sector eagerly awaits the revival of international flight capacity in the country.

China’s Domestic Flight Capacity to Soar 34% Above 2019 Levels

Airlines

Southwest Airlines: ‘Healthy’ Demand Alone Can’t Boost Profits

Southwest is flying too much capacity for the current level of travel demand in the U.S. Management knows it and is under increasing pressure to slow things down and boost profits.

Southwest Airlines: ‘Healthy’ Demand Alone Can’t Boost Profits

Online Travel

Here’s Why China’s Fliggy Thinks the Travel Recovery Is Just Getting Started

As the Chinese travel market embraces personalization, technology integration, and enhanced experiences, the industry needs to adjust to this ever-changing landscape.

Here’s Why China’s Fliggy Thinks the Travel Recovery Is Just Getting Started

Hotels

Lebua Hotels’ Deepak Ohri Shares Details on His New Hospitality Venture

The next time someone asks you a positive aspect of the surge in average room rates, one of them could be Deepak Ohri’s entrepreneurial journey.

Lebua Hotels’ Deepak Ohri Shares Details on His New Hospitality Venture

News Blog

International Travel to U.S. Hit 84% of Pre-Pandemic Level in July

Nearly 6.5 million international travelers came to the U.S. in July, representing 84% of its pre-pandemic level, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's latest data release. Compared to July 2022, international travel to the U.S. is up 25%. International travelers from overseas, i.e. not Mexico and Canada, totaled 3.1 million in July, up…

Short-Term Rentals

The EU Short-Term Rental Lobby Doesn’t Want to Be A Scapegoat for Bad Policies

From putting up resistance against harsh rules to managing members at a national level, the European Holiday Home Association is overbooked.

The EU Short-Term Rental Lobby Doesn’t Want to Be A Scapegoat for Bad Policies

Airline Weekly

China Air Travel Recovery Drives Global Demand to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

The global air travel demand is within sight of a full recovery but, with many corporate travelers still not back, will we see another plateau this fall?

China Air Travel Recovery Drives Global Demand to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland