Grab’s Hyper-Local Strategy in Southeast Asia: A Moat Against Generic Growth, As Revealed at Skift Asia Forum 2026
Singapore, October 27, 2026 – At the prestigious Skift Asia Forum 2026, Philipp Kandal, Chief Product Officer at Grab, the ubiquitous Southeast Asian superapp, articulated a compelling vision for competitive…
Booking Holdings Navigates Geopolitical Headwinds with Strong U.S. Market Performance in Q1
Booking Holdings’ first quarter 2024 earnings call on Tuesday, May 7, revealed a nuanced financial landscape for the global travel giant, characterized by robust growth in the critical U.S. market…
JetBlue Intensifies Fort Lauderdale Hub Strategy Amidst Spirit Airlines’ Deepening Financial Crises and Bailout Negotiations
JetBlue Airways executives are steadfastly pursuing aggressive growth initiatives, particularly in Fort Lauderdale, even as they acknowledge the formidable operating challenges currently pervasive across the aviation sector. This strategic pivot…
Virgin Voyages Leverages Massive Creator Cruise for Diverse Brand Reach, Navigating the Nuances of Authenticity in Digital Marketing
Last week, social media feeds, particularly on TikTok, experienced a significant surge in content featuring a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, signaling a calculated and expansive marketing maneuver by the innovative…
Sir Tim Clark Delivers Scathing Rebuttal to European Airlines Over Long-Haul Traffic Claims at CAPA Summit
Sir Tim Clark, the outspoken President of Emirates Airline, delivered a sharp rebuke to European airline executives who have accused Gulf carriers of unfairly siphoning away their long-haul traffic. Speaking…
United CEO Scott Kirby Publicly Details Rejected Merger Vision with American Airlines
Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines, took the extraordinary step on Monday of publicly articulating his detailed vision for a blockbuster merger between United Airlines and American Airlines.…
Princess Cruises Unveils Ambitious "Voyager Class" with Three New Mega-Ships, Signaling Major Expansion and Commitment to Innovation
Princess Cruises has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with the order of three new "Voyager class" mega-ships, each designed to accommodate up to 4,700 guests. This ambitious undertaking…
Airline Alliances Shift as Emirates Bets on a Fast Travel Rebound
The global travel industry is currently navigating a complex landscape of shifting alliances, geopolitical tensions, and robust market performance, as highlighted in the latest Skift Daily Briefing hosted by Sarah…
Cultural Phenomena and AI Reshape Travel Decisions: Hyatt Secures ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Amidst Evolving Digital Search Landscape
The global travel industry is currently navigating a transformative period, influenced by two powerful and seemingly disparate forces: the pervasive impact of popular culture and the rapidly advancing capabilities of…
Trip.com Group’s Boon Sian Chai Declares Asia as the Vanguard of Global Travel Innovation at Skift Asia Forum 2026
Boon Sian Chai, Managing Director and Vice President of International Markets at Trip.com Group, has asserted that Asia’s travel operators are not merely catching up to the West, but are…
















