Hannah Sampson

InterContinental Hotels Group has bought or created a slew of brands in recent years. But CEO Keith Barr insists it's not a step to take lightly.

Publicly funded destination marketing organizations are increasingly finding their mission questioned — and budgets threatened. Is it time for a reinvention?

Cruise operators go where they see demand, and Alaska has been a hot market for a while now. Will the introduction of more and bigger ships change that dynamic?

Luxury travelers are demanding new experiences, and cruise lines that cater to the market are trying to deliver. Roberto Martinoli will speak about that shift and more at Skift Forum Europe later this month.

It makes sense to try to elevate the voices of people who benefit from the cruise industry, especially if they aren’t directly employed by cruise lines. But this is still a public relations push and should be taken with the appropriate grain of salt.

It was refreshing to hear some honest talk about parts of the cruise industry where there is room for improvement. More, please.

The cruise industry is having a good run. But why not talk frankly about challenges and address them with meaningful solutions?

Destination marketing money is again a political football in Florida, a state that 126 million people visited last year. As governments around the country examine their stance on publicly funded self-promotion, will the Sunshine State stay the course?

Americans are increasingly eager to explore the world — and able to afford the journey — which is good news for the global travel industry.

Disney is clearly awaiting a flood of visitors in the coming months, and high prices alone won't keep crowds in check. Now in-park smoking areas and extra-large strollers have to go.