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	NEXT UP: SKIFT MEGATRENDS
	NEXT UP: SKIFT MEGATRENDS

Skift Megatrends is our annual look at the biggest forces shaping the travel industry.

Each January, top executives from across travel, hospitality, and tech gather for bold insights, sharp analysis, and networking with Skift editors and peers.

Join us in London (Jan. 20) and New York City (Jan. 22) as we define the future of travel in 2026 and beyond.

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Editor's Picks

Curated By

Dennis Schaal

Executive Editor

Self-Driving Cars Move Beyond Novelty, Giving Travelers Back the Luxury of Time

Business travel is going to look a lot different when autonomous driving removes structural friction and the math starts shifting. Serving this new kind of travel is the real opportunity.

Warburg Pincus Takes Controlling Stake in Brazilian Travel and Expense Platform Voll

Warburg Pincus believes that corporate travel in Latin America is not a mere bet, but a viable business.

Ascott Bets Big on Asia With Resorts, Conversions, and a Push Into India

Ascott is doing what global chains often preach but rarely practice: sticking to markets it actually understands. The company's Asia-first strategy isn't bold so much as obvious.

Business Travel Faces a Deluge of AI-Generated Expense Fraud

AI is generating fake receipts, and corporations need to modernize their auditing to keep pace.

Amex GBT Is Exploring a Sale

Amex GBT is the dominant force in corporate travel, and it can use a massive AI-led tech makeover to fulfill its promise, including finally making meaningful headway with both the small business and unmanaged business travel markets.

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