8 Tourism Trends We're Track At Skift This Week
Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends.
This one looks at top tourism trends. For all of our trends roundups, go here.
- Corporations try to win back rogue business travelers with awards: Rogue Business Travelers Are Misguided Amex Partner Says
- Staycations remain popular even as the economy improves: Google Data Show US Staycations Rising This Summer
- Retail is the key to revitalizing Britain's railway stations: Britain's Railway Stations Evolve Into Upscale Shopping Hubs
- Biking gains popularity as alternative transportation in the U.S.: Bike Lanes in US Cities To Double By 2016
- Chinese tourists will dominate travel spend for the unforeseeable future: Chinese Tourists Were Again Top Spenders in 2013
- Destinations tap Instagram as new marketing platform: Instagram Infuencers Double The Reach of Los Angeles Campaign
- Asia's tourism boom is felt throughout the region: Pacific Island Sees Visitor Boost And Population Exodus
- Film tourism is still a great bet for encouraging visitor growth: Film Tourism Aims To Boost New Mexico Visitations
Up Next
Experiences
How Travel Brands Can Seize the ‘Q5’ Opportunity on TikTok
Driven by increased spending on experiences and the digital habits of younger audiences, TikTok has emerged as a key platform for inspiring and shaping travel decisions. Leveraging the platform’s reach early in the year presents a unique opportunity for travel brands to connect with eager travelers.
Sponsored 
Airlines
This Airline Is Tapping Into India’s Growing Love for Sports and Events-Led Tourism
While Indian carriers have a strong hold in the Indian market, Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is counting on its robust network primarily in the Southeast Asian market and Indians' love for unique experiences to drive growth.
Tour Operators
Airbnb Experiences: New Details Point to Direct Competition with Viator and GetYourGuide
Experiences has traditionally been a low-margin business so Airbnb was never going to make a go of it tethered to a niche offering. The challenge in going mainstream is to maintain some differentiation from rivals.
Airlines
U.S. Safety Regulators Push for Restrictions on Helicopter Traffic Near DCA Following Fatal Crash
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board said not restricting helicopter traffic around Reagan National was “stronger than an oversight.”
Airlines
Southwest’s Gamble: It’s Now Just Like Every Other Airline
Southwest’s reversal on baggage fees is part of an avalanche of major changes the carrier has made within the past year. Is Southwest catching up to its competition or is it losing its uniqueness?