Our launch of Skift Megatrends Defining The Future of Travel 2022 comes amidst these times, reflecting the short term uncertainties and so much optimism of the changes happening all across travel, some long due, some brand new, all of which could change travel and the industry we are part of forever.

These Megatrends are a result of collective thousands of hours of reporting and research by the Editorial and Research teams across the Skift network of products, from daily Skift News, Skift Research, Airline Weekly, EventMB, Daily Lodging Report and our brand studio SkiftX.

1. Putting 2022 In Context
2. Uncertainty Is the New Certainty
3. Climate Resilience Is the New Return on Investment
4. Accor's Sustainability Goals Point to the Future of Hospitality
5. Travel's Super Mobility Collides With Deepening Social Divide
6. The Finanicialization of Travel
7. Why FinTech Will Be Key to Unlocking the Future of Travel
8. The Great Upskilling of Labor
9. Communities Move Beyond Spectator Role for Travel's Future
10. Travel's Last Mile Sparks New Wave of Innovation
11. Why the Future of Experiential Events Looks Bright
12. Corporate Travel Is Now in the Firm Grip of the CFOs
13. Unbundling of Services Spreads All Across Travel
14. New Booking Patterns Creates Novel Opportunities
15. Why Abu Dhabi Is Poised to Be a Leading Meetings Destination In 2022
16. Remote Work Is Defining a New Socialization For Business Travel
17. The Rapid Ruralization of Travel Sets Stage for New Overtoursim
18. The Resizing of Global Events
19. The Rise of Premium Leisure Air Travel