Insight
Credit card issuers invested nearly $6 billion into acquiring travel supply in the first half of 2026.
Skift Capital Allocation Brief: A New Quarterly Read on Where Travel’s Money Goes
Summary
A new Skift Capital Allocation Brief reveals travel sector money movements. It highlights $39.6B in 242 deals in H1 2026, low venture funding, and credit card issuers investing $6B in travel supply. Asset-light lodging and OTAs are valued highly.
Key takeaway