Skift

U.S.–Europe travel demand is slipping ahead of the 2026 World Cup, showing how quickly sentiment can reshape even marquee travel moments. At the same time, Google’s AI-powered search is changing how trips are discovered, with more planning happening inside conversations instead of clicks. And Accor is tying staff bonuses to climate goals, signaling that sustainability is becoming a real operational lever — not just a brand message. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, ⁠⁠Sarah Dandashy⁠⁠⁠ breaks down what these stories say about demand volatility, AI-driven discovery, and how sustainability is becoming an operational strategy in travel. This episode is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lodgify!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AskAConcierge on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Europe–U.S. July Bookings Drop Sharply Ahead of World Cup Google Earnings Show How AI Search Is Reshaping Travel Discovery Accor Links Staff Bonuses to Climate Goals —