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Skift Launches Free Capital Allocation Report for H1
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Skift Launches Free Capital Allocation Report for H1

Skift Research has launched the quarterly Skift Capital Allocation Brief, analyzing travel industry investments, M&A activity, and strategic financial trends. The inaugural report reveals 242 travel deals worth $39.6 billion announced in the first half of the year.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Global travel saw 242 deals valued at $39.6 billion in H1, alongside three take-private transactions.
  2. 2Asset-light lodging companies and major OTAs continue to command premium market valuations.
  3. 3Credit card issuers spent nearly $6 billion purchasing travel supply while venture funding hit multi-year lows.

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