Skift has revealed the initial lineup of speakers for its Travel Megatrends conference scheduled in New York City on January 22, 2026. The event gathers senior executives, operators, and strategists to examine emerging forces in the travel sector. Hannah Bennett, Head of Travel at TikTok, joins the program following her appearance at the London edition….
Major technology companies have issued internal alerts advising employees on work visas to avoid leaving the United States during the holiday season. Google, Apple, Microsoft, and others cite extended delays in visa stamping appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Processing times now reach up to 12 months in some locations. Workers risk being unable…
The global online travel agency sector anticipates consistent expansion following the post-pandemic surge. Skift Research forecasts annual growth of approximately 7 percent, reaching revenues of $107 billion by 2026. International travel demand drives the primary momentum. Continued digital adoption across booking platforms supports sustained increases in transaction volumes. Accommodations dominate revenue streams, particularly hotel bookings…
Navi Mumbai International Airport has initiated commercial flights, marking the operational launch of India’s newest major aviation facility. The first inbound service arrived from Bengaluru via IndiGo flight 6E460 at 8:00 AM local time. Subsequent departures included the inaugural outbound flight to Hyderabad. Initial operations feature approximately 30 daily movements on the opening day. IndiGo…
International visitor numbers to the United States have plunged significantly throughout 2025. Tourism Economics reports drops from nearly all global regions, marking the country as an outlier in worldwide recovery patterns. Arrivals from Germany fell nearly 12 percent through November compared to the prior year. Visitors from France decreased by almost 7 percent in the…
Japan has welcomed over 3.5 million international tourists in November alone. This figure represents a 10.4 percent increase compared to the same month the previous year. The country remains on track to exceed 40 million annual arrivals by the end of the year. Tourism authorities attribute the growth to relaxed entry requirements and aggressive promotion…
IndiGo has introduced nonstop service between Delhi and London Heathrow Airport. The route commences operations on February 2, 2026, with five weekly frequencies. The airline deploys Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft for the flights, sourced on wet lease from Norse Atlantic Airways. These widebody jets feature a two-class configuration with business and economy cabins. IndiGo positions…
Winter storms are sweeping across the United States, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations during one of the busiest travel periods. Atmospheric rivers batter the West Coast with heavy rain and winds, while snow and cold affect the Northeast and other regions. More than 2,000 flights faced delays on December 23, with dozens canceled nationwide….
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has shifted the H-1B visa program away from random selection. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new rule that prioritizes higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers in the annual cap allocation. The change eliminates the lottery system for the program’s 85,000 annual visas—65,000 standard plus 20,000 for advanced degree…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun capturing photographs of all individuals entering the country at land, sea, and air ports of entry. The images are retained in federal databases for identification and security purposes. This expansion applies to citizens, permanent residents, and visitors alike. The policy took effect this week without prior public announcement…