Canadian travel to the U.S. declines for the 13th straight month, Hilton’s CEO warns the country has lost half its global tourism share, and Airbnb hires a former Uber executive to unify operations as it expands into an “entire trip” platform.

On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how shifting Canadian demand is reshaping airline routes, why Hilton sees massive upside if the U.S. rebuilds inbound travel strategy, and how Airbnb’s latest leadership hire supports its push to scale services, experiences, and trip planning in one ecosystem.

This episode is presented by Lodgify!

Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Keeps Falling — Now for 13 Straight Months
Hilton CEO Calls Out Decline in U.S. Tourism but Sees Economic Boost Ahead
Airbnb Appoints Former Uber Safety Exec as Global Head of Operations

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