The launch of Airbnb's new Trips product suggests the company has broader ambitions to own travelers' whole research and purchase experience. AirbnbSkift Take: For now, Airbnb Trips is mostly a threat to the tours and activities sector. But it's not much of a stretch to imagine the service evolving into a full-blown online travel agency in the near future.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally in New York. A majority of Brits say their desire to travel to the U.S. has been unaffected by his election. Evan Vucci / Associated PressSkift Take: In the end it will be difficult to tell if UK outbound travel to the U.S. will be hurt more by the poor pound-to-dollar exchange rate or the unfriendly welcome the new U.S. president is showing some visitors.

A listing for an Airbnb property in San Francisco. Skift Take: If the two parties could negotiate in good faith for the better of both citizens of San Francisco and visitors alike ... we wouldn't be so cynical about things like this. — Jason ClampetA federal judge wants Airbnb and San Francisco to work harder to try to resolve a lawsuit over a new law that would fine Airbnb for booking rentals that were not registered with the city. U.S.

Willie Walsh so unafraid to make tough decisions that he once earned the nickname, "Slasher Walsh." International Airlines GroupSkift Take: Willie Walsh is not afraid to make decisions that anger employee unions and disappoint some passengers. That may seem like poor strategy, but it's a big part of the reason that International Airlines Group is in better shape than most of Europe's other airlines. Sometimes, an executive must make unpopular decisions to ensure the long-term success of a business.

AAA expects 48.7 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving. Pictured are travelers at a security checkpoint area in Terminal 3 at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Nam Y. Huh / Associated PressSkift Take: Interesting fact: Gas prices are almost exactly where they were eight years ago. — Dan PeltierThe slowly improving economy could boost travel over the Thanksgiving holiday to levels not seen in nine years. AAA forecasts that 48.

Ryanair is among the most successful airlines in Europe, and even it has warned investors that average fares will fall considerably in the second half of its fiscal year. RyanairSkift Take: Europe's airlines likely must consolidate further if they are going to match U.S. airline industry profitability. That should eventually happen — some CEOs of the continent's more powerful airlines talk about making further acquisitions — but nothing is imminent.

This photo provided by Lyft shows an illuminated Lyft beacon. The ride-hailing service Lyft is getting rid of its pink moustache logo and replacing it with the beacon. Lyft via APSkift Take: Lyft is still just a small competitor compared to Uber, but improvements to the user experience should help the company gain more customers. At some point, function becomes way more important than cute branding.

Scotland definitely has a "spirit of its own" when it comes to its tourism messaging -- and Brexit. Visit ScotlandSkift Take: Scotland voted to stick with the UK and is adamant about remaining with Europe, too. — Dennis SchaalScotland’s government says it will ask Britain’s Supreme Court to block Prime Minister Theresa May from triggering European Union exit talks without consulting the Scottish Parliament first.

The Marriott Marquis hotel in Washington, D.C. Marriott reported its third quarter earnings, following its acquisition of former rival Starwood Hotels & Resorts in September, just eight days before the close of the third quarter. Andrew Harnik / Associated PressSkift Take: Results for the third quarter were mixed.

Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships are shown in Skagway, Alaska. The company reported profits that beat Wall Street forecasts on Wednesday. bored-now / FlickrSkift Take: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings had a tough time in the Mediterranean this year, so bringing in higher-than-expected profits is good news. The cruise company is hoping for a better European season in 2017. — Hannah SampsonNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $342.4 million.