Articles tagged “solo travel”

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Solo Travel?

Solo travel has grown enormously in popularity in recent years, so here's a look at the factors driving its boom as well as what solo travelers are interested in.

Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Solo Travel?

Airlines

Southwest Airlines’ Meltdown Fine

Today's podcast looks at Southwest’s huge fine, visa free travel, and solo married travelers.

Southwest Airlines’ Meltdown Fine

Tour Operators

Married Yet Solo: More Women Are Traveling Without Their Plus-Ones

A growing trend of married older women traveling solo points to a broader societal shift of lifestyle choices as travel companies adapt to this diverse demographic with tailored and safe experiences.

Married Yet Solo: More Women Are Traveling Without Their Plus-Ones

Online Travel

Sri Lanka and Sharjah Are Top Destinations For Indian Families: India Report

Already a preferred destination, Sri Lanka is set to benefit more now that it has made tourist visa free for Indians. This is good news for the country's cash-strapped economy.

Sri Lanka and Sharjah Are Top Destinations For Indian Families: India Report

Travel Booking

Skift India Report: G20 Summit Weekend Drives Demand for Short Getaways

Domestic airlines and hotels are reaping the benefits of the noticeable increase in bookings for weekend getaways.

Skift India Report: G20 Summit Weekend Drives Demand for Short Getaways

Tourism

Mastercard Executive Shares 6 Key Insights Shaping Indian Travel Trends

India's tourism market has made significant strides post pandemic, with a growing appetite for diverse experiences, authenticity and wellness. The world should recognize and cater to India's evolving preferences.

Mastercard Executive Shares 6 Key Insights Shaping Indian Travel Trends

Travel Booking

Skift India Report: Solo Travel Tops the Trends This Summer

Tour operators need to curate new itineraries to attract an incredibly important group of travelers who crave exploration and meaningful connections.

Skift India Report: Solo Travel Tops the Trends This Summer

Tourism

Hostelworld Breaks Records in Central America, Helped by a New Social Network

Places like Costa Rica and Panama have long welcomed backpackers, but they now seem to be rushing back to the region after travel restrictions were lifted in 2022.

Hostelworld Breaks Records in Central America, Helped by a New Social Network

Hotels

Ace Hotels Acquired by Sortis and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Sortis Holdings acquires Ace Hotels for $85 million, business travelers seek more conference networking, and GetYourGuide CEO talks reimagining search for travel experiences.

Ace Hotels Acquired by Sortis and Other Top Stories This Week

Tour Operators

Tour Operators Up Offerings for Solo Travelers

Tour operators making a play for the growing solo travel market need to balance the flexibility of their tour offerings against the right amount of structured planning. While the traditional approach works for some, others are reinventing the solo-travel wheel.

Tour Operators Up Offerings for Solo Travelers