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Agentic AI could upend the travel industry. Understand the implications and potential for travel and hospitality organizations with the report Remapping Travel With Agentic AI.

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AI, Google, and the Shift from Keywords to Context in Travel 

You have to be at least a little obsessed with Google if you want to understand how the business of travel gets done. New data shows that AI has become dramatically more prevalent in travel search over the last six months, with significant downstream implications for travel brands.

The State of Online Travel 2025

In the post-pandemic environment, volatility returns: not from viruses, but from economic headwinds and disruption of the current distribution landscape. In 2025, the winners will be those who adapt quickly to a more fragmented, tech-driven landscape.

Skift Travel Health Index

November 2025 Highlights

Global travel is expected to end 2025 on a high note, growing 4% year-on-year as of November, fueled by a shift toward the "experience economy" where travelers are now chasing high-impact, live events rather than just destinations.

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Global Car Rental Sector Market Estimates 2025

The global car rental sector is a resilient $92 billion market, driven by leisure travel, with the Americas being the largest market. The sector is rapidly digitizing with 74% of bookings online, with direct bookings driving as much traction as intermediaries.

Hospitality Research

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State of Talent in Travel

Our new Skift Research report reveals why workforce strategy now sits at the heart of profitability, innovation, and customer loyalty.

Online Travel Research

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Skift Research in Action

Skift Research analysts contribute to a wide range of in-person and online events. Watch clips from the recent Skift Global Forum East, held in Abu Dhabi in October 2025.

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Skift Travel 200 Index

The Skift Travel 200 combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies worth more than a trillion dollars into a single number. The ST200 makes it easy to track travel industry performance for the first time ever.

Learn more about the ST200 by reading our full methodology.

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