🌎 The State of Travel

Skift Research has released its State of Travel 2025 report, a comprehensive analysis of the travel industry.

View in browser Unsubscribe Friday July 18, 2025 Good morning, readers. Skift has unveiled its State of Travel 2025 report. United Airlines is seeing demand pick up. And Wyndham and Grubhub have announced a new partnership. Airlines Design by Skift Skift's State of Travel Report Skift Research has released its State of Travel 2025 report, a comprehensive analysis of the travel industry. The report includes more than 300 charts and insights covering nearly every facet of the industry. One key takeaway: Despite the rising geopolitical and trade tensions, there has been sustained growth in global travel demand. Another: The online travel distribution landscape is fragmenting as financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase launch their own booking platforms. Get The Full Story On Skift EVENT | Sept 16-18 Skift Global Forum Join us in New York City on September 16 to 18 for the 12th annual Skift Global Forum, where global travel's boldest minds gather to shape the future of the industry. Don't wait — the next price increase is on July 30. RESERVE YOUR SEAT Airlines   Meghna Maharishi Airline Reporter Image by United Airlines United Sees Demand Rebound United Airlines has seen demand increase as company executives believe the economy has stabilized. Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella said he believed United's current profit forecast may be conservative. CEO Scott Kirby said the recent passage of the government's budget bill and a more stable Middle East have contributed to less uncertainty about the economy.  "Demand feels to us like it is inflected upward and is returning toward the normal trend line we expected at the start of the year," Kirby said.  Get The Full Story On Skift Hotels Reimagining All-Inclusive Travel Together With   Blue Diamond Resorts Blue Diamond Resorts marks 15 years with bold moves in tech and well-being. RFID, smart apps, and seamless tech shaped guest expectations early New Royalton Vessence brand offers soulful, adults-only escapes Get the Full Story on Skift Hotels   Luke Martin Hospitality Reporter Image by Wyndham Wyndham Teams Up With Grubhub Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Grubhub to handle the delivery of food and essentials at nearly 6,000 of its U.S. hotels.  The partnership will allow guests and hotel staff to place orders through the Gruhbub app or a Wyndham-branded QR code on-site. The deal represents a broader shift across the hotel industry toward outsourcing services that were once handled in-house. GrubHub is also offering six months free of its subscription delivery service to tens of thousands of Wyndham's hotel team members. Get The Full Story On Skift Editor's Picks   Rashaad Jorden Associate Editor/Archivist Podcasts Why This Summer Is Breaking Flight Crews and the System   Hotels Taj-Parent IHCL to Hit 400 Hotels Soon as Sports, Religious Travel Drive Demand   Airlines Lufthansa CEO Warns of Tax Burden on German Aviation – Capacity Is Dropping   Airlines Why Jet2's Jingle Became TikTok's Surprise Summer Travel Meme   Tourism Jordan Sets Tourism Record Despite June Dip from 'Regional Tensions'   Airlines United Airlines Emissions Hit Post-2019 High — More Increases Likely   Airlines Biggest Aviation Markets – and the Sectors Driving the Most Growth   Tourism U.S. Embassy in India Warns Theft Can Get Visa Cancelled After Viral Shoplifting Video   Hotels ITC Hotels Gets Board Nod for $381 Million Vizag Hotel Get More News On Skift   SKIFT PRO       With a subscription to Skift Pro, you get full access to the in-depth reporting, exclusive interviews, and breaking news that the Skift Editorial team produce – as well as the travel industry's premier AI answer engine and Skift Travel 200 stock index. SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR Defining the future of travel. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Whatsapp   |  Bluesky   |  Threads You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | The Daily from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.