Marriott’s CEO Is Tired of U.S. Visa Wait Times
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at recent comments by Marriott’s CEO, travel tech insights from the Empire State Building, and restructuring at G Adventures.
2023 Archives
Marriott and Curator Hotel’s Insider Tips on Hosting Blended Travelers
The viewpoints from a major hotel chain and independent specialist reinforce the idea that accommodating remote workers is going to be challenging.
Analysts Paint a Mixed Picture for Hotel Companies in 2023
Analysts with investment banks are struggling with their 2023 forecasts. Hotel performance remains strong, but economic headwinds are notable. The pictures they paint are worthy of Picasso's "Blue Period," with vibrant images shaded in a somber blue.
Patriot Family Homes Raises $60 Million for Short-Term Rentals in Underserved Areas
There is a reference to artificial intelligence by nearly all the startups listed. It is being used to strengthen the services for even the seemingly most basic types of consumer apps.
The India/China Demographic Switch About to Reorder Global Travel
India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country later this year. That shift carries huge implications for travel across the globe. Watch our lively discussion in this Skift Megatrends video to get behind the numbers.
Marriott CEO Calls on U.S. to End the Visa Delays Damaging Tourism
Good for Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano for showing leadership on this urgent issue, which affects the whole U.S. travel industry, not just hotels.
G Adventures Restructures With Holding Company Primed for New Acquisitions
G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip wants to bring about change, both within his company's organizational structure and across the global tourism playing field. He believes community is the route to take, as the company readies for seemingly long-overdue acquisitions.
Spending by International Visitors to U.S. Rises 57 Percent to $16 Billion
International visitors spent $15.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the U.S. in November, up 57 percent year over year, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. …
What the Empire State Building Shows About Tech’s Potential in Tours and Activities
The pandemic reluctantly drove operators towards online tech solutions to survive. Now in a strange reversal of fortune, those online solutions are holding their own, especially as the tours and activities sector gets back to pre-pandemic capacity. Travel 102 floors to the top of the Empire State Building Observatory and learn more.
UAE Makes Continued Push in Hotel Development
It's been a boom time for the hotel industry in the United Arab Emirates, as recent news items in Skift's Daily Lodging Report have recently shown.