In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2024, Amy Bernard of American Express Travel discusses how the rising demand for premium experiences, personalized amenities, and best-in-class service is driving innovation in Centurion Lounges across airports globally.
If your customers are leaving your ships to go spend money on beaches, you should own the beaches. That's the apparent logic of cruise line operators like Royal Caribbean in building private destinations. It's like vertical integration for vacations.
Travelers are increasingly prioritizing authentic experiences over cookie-cutter luxury travel. Choice Hotels has relaunched Radisson Individuals to cater to this demand with accommodations that fuse local elements with upper upscale amenities.
The integration of AI-powered revenue management by ground transportation operators is transforming the industry, introducing dynamic pricing and demand forecasting. Traditionally reliant on static pricing, the bus industry is now embracing more granular control over pricing strategies, allowing operators to adjust fares based on specific departure days and demand fluctuations.
As travel booking behaviors become more technology-driven, companies must refine their engagement strategies. A new report from Criteo provides data-driven insights into how brands can shape their marketing strategies to capture consumer demand during the peak winter booking window.
With a fresh fleet, a brand makeover, and a booming market, Air India looks ready to aim high and reclaim its spot among the world’s top airlines. But to get there, it’ll need to tackle operational challenges along the way.
Think the end of the year signals downtime? Not for Thailand. The country’s buzzing with plans to welcome hordes of tourists and is already setting the stage to reshape its tourism game for next year.
Hilton’s strategy puts China and Southeast Asia front and center, but its sharpened focus on India signals a broader ambition. The brand is doubling down on Asia Pacific’s booming economies and growing middle class.
Airlines don’t release much data on their massively profitable loyalty programs. But scrutiny from the government and consumers have led some to wonder, are these programs worth it?
What if market analytics firm CoStar launched a property management system for hotels? That's the play that AirDNA is making in the short-term rentals industry. AirDNA will go at it with its own data analytics brand as well as its Uplifting brand in the PMS arena.
Upgraded airports and nonstop flights are opening Greenland to more visitors. Managing growth while preserving its unique environment and culture will be critical to long-term success.