The counter at Saraghina, a neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn. Airbnb says it's Users poured $4.5 billion into local restaurants over the last 12 months. SaraGhina RestaurantSkift Take: Airbnb does an excellent job getting people into neighborhoods that otherwise are closed to outsiders. Whether or not that adds up to $4.5 billion is up for debate, but it is a significant impact.

Shoppers taking advantage of the British pound's historic low to shop at a Burberry boutique in central London Associated PressSkift Take: Until UK retailers adjust prices, the country will attract visitors happy to spend as much or more than in the past, yet walk away with so much more. — Jason ClampetWould you travel halfway around the world for a handbag, or a coat? Maybe if you really loved it — and could get 20 percent off.

Economy class seating is shown on a new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 undergoing final configuration. The airline, along with American Air, has delayed the rollout of its cheaper economy seats. Ted S. Warren / Associated PressSkift Take: Basic economy fares are on hold with American and United while the carriers take time to integrate them into complex booking systems. In the meantime, all economy passengers can thankfully continue to be treated equally.

Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh. The Amazon-owned online shoe and clothing retailer recently announced it is planning to launch a hotel business. Silicon Prairie News/Malone & Company Photography / FlickrSkift Take: It will be interesting to see what derives from Zappos' entry into the hotel business, and how it chooses to brand it. Given its Amazon ownership and funding, CEO Hsieh's knack for disruption, and the company's overall commitment to customer service, we can expect something pretty unique.

Volaris CEO Enrique Beltranena is bullish on his airline's future in part because he still views Mexico as an emerging air travel market. VolarisSkift Take: Volaris is probably the most successful New York Stock Exchange-traded airline stock you've never heard of. In about a decade, Enrique Beltranena has built the airline into powerhouse in Mexico. Now, he wants to expand.

Google Flights is now informing users when an airfare will expire so they will know whether to book the flight or wait. Pictured is an image from Flightradar24.com showing air traffic over the eastern half of the U.S. on August 15, 2015 at 4 p.m. FlightRadar24.comSkift Take: Google has several very clear advantages over competitors: its mountains of data sets and the computing power to do something with them. That's the context of some of these incremental changes in Google Flights and hotel search.

Emmanuel Marill, country manager France and Belgium of the online lodging service Airbnb, poses in the company's offices in Paris, France. Benoit Tessier / ReutersSkift Take: Paris and France will be one of the most fascinating stories in tourism for the next few years, and Airbnb is just one interesting part of it.

Airfares from U.S. airlines are likely to be soaring in the next few months. Pictured, people wait for their delayed flights at LaGuardia Airport in New York January 3, 2014. Zoran Milich / ReutersSkift Take: Airfares don't feel particularly cheap -- anecdotally speaking -- but things can always get worse (from a consumer perspective). Next week will punctuate where airfares are heading as United and American report their third quarter results.

A photographer captures a stunning sunset while visiting the Philippines. A war on drugs being waged in the country by president Duterte could potentially harm tourism. mendhak / FlickrSkift Take: If history has proven, the kind of violence taking place in the Philippines under Duterte's leadership could have a damaging impact on tourism for many years to come. — Deanna TingHolidaymakers like to spend their time away from work free from worldly cares.

American Airline's Main Cabin Extra. This is not the new premium economy seating, but the actual availability is on so few flights, this is the likely service most will receive. American AirlinesSkift Take: American's got a new premium economy cabin that it's flying domestically for the next few months. Let's see if it turns into a viable product.