American travelers are prioritizing stability over deals, airlines are testing whether passengers will pay for sleep in economy, and Saudi Arabia is scaling back parts of its tourism ambitions to focus on what actually drives demand.

On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why predictability is reshaping travel decisions, what Air New Zealand’s new $495 Skynest product signals for airline strategy, and how Saudi Arabia is recalibrating Vision 2030.

This episode is presented by Lodgify!

Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
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Travelers Are Choosing Predictability Over Price