As always, the Skift team is working hard to perfect the program and logistics of our first conference in Asia, Skift Forum Asia in Singapore on May 27. Today, we're unlocking discounted rates for groups to attend our inaugural event!

The allure of a mystery vacation is growing for some travelers as the world continues to shrink, thanks to an overwhelming flood of photos and videos on social media about the world's great destinations. We see this sector as one set to continue its growth in coming years.

Virtuoso is a you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours kind of business. The luxury travel network has some good programs to help member agencies, and that increases engagement with Virtuoso. It also provides learnings on how to keep refining the company.

Royal Caribbean has spent more than a decade in China building a reputation and customer base. Now that work appears to be paying off in a global way. It won't hurt travel advisors at all that the cruise line is expanding its customer base.

You can bet the incredible brand recognition of the Caesars name will still prove to be a double-edged sword as Caesars tries to delve deeper into the non-gaming space. It could be a nice alternative for travel advisor clients who favor Chilean sea bass over baccarat.

Airbnb is collecting boutique hotels, and Travelport would like to start offering alternative lodging choices to travel advisors. Is your head spinning?

Two years in, it appears that consumers didn't just sign up for the loyalty programs to get a discount. Or even if they did, they've also come to realize the additional benefits of booking direct, including through travel advisors with access to the chains' loyalty rates.

It might have been a difficult quarter for Wizz Air, but the airline remains broadly optimistic. Along with other airlines, it will be hoping that the UK government comes to some form of agreement over Brexit.

Advance bookings on the Cvent platform seem to be lagging, which could indicate either a downturn in event bookings or simply the fact that event organizers are booking closer to the time of the actual event.

Military family members notice when businesses are military-friendly. This deal with the Pentagon is certainly a win for the Priceline brand, if not a gargantuan boost for its business.

You're probably better off not recommending Taco Bell to your clients, but we'd bet a lot more go there than will admit it. Anyway, maybe the haute cuisine there is about to get healthier.