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The government shutdown is not yet a big problem for travel advisors and their clients, but it could become one if it doesn't end soon. Airport security concerns and national park travel, which picks up in the spring, could become major issues.

Korean tour agencies got a harsh wakeup call last year. This year, they must prove their viability alongside foreign online travel agencies and booming travel startups.

As with the predicted demise of travel agents, the potential extinction of global distribution systems has been greatly exaggerated.

Have you RSVP'd yet to attend a Skift Megatrends Magazine Forecast & Launch Event? This series of intimate and highly engaging events around the world will debut our annual editorial themes and discuss them in live Q&As.

Today, United's rationale makes sense. Premium demand in many markets is robust, and United could probably make more money with more seats to sell. But what happens if business class demand drops at some point?

JetBlue's proposal to fly to Europe isn't a bet-the-company idea. But it's important, and the airline wants to get it right. It's no surprise the airline has been studying transatlantic flights for several years. This year, it expects to finally make a decision.

It's good news for regional passengers who rely on Flybe's services, but Virgin Atlantic will have to make sure it can make the most of a combined long-haul, short-haul operation.

Joon attracted derision when it launched, with many people wondering whether an airline targeting younger, cooler travelers would really work. We now have an answer.

Another day, another acquisition for Travel Leaders Group. Consolidation continues in the global event management marketplace, with Travel Leaders Group investing more in international assets that expand its reach in a crowded market.

Event planners in Pittsburgh are eager to try new ways to not just engage attendees, but keep them returning year after year. Technology is only part of the answer.

This is the year of luxury brand collaborations. Two sectors that are coming together in a particularly big way are hospitality and automotive. We look at what's driving the motor trend.