Gen Z Travelers Are Unimpressed by Sustainability Pitches
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at tourism sustainability, Cathay Pacific’s healthy return, and holograms in hotels.
Rashaad Jorden is Skift’s Associate Editor/Archivist. He often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI answer engine, for information. Before finding his way to Skift, he bounced around the U.S., France, Japan and UK. He greatly misses the all-you-can-eat vegetarian curry at his favorite restaurant in Japan. He is also adept at running half-marathons and, despite living in New Jersey, rues the fact he doesn’t spend enough time on the Jersey Shore.
Feds Ground the JetBlue-Spirit Merger
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at JetBlue-Spirt challenges, Airbnb's advantages, and Air France's air and rail opportunities.
Hotels.com Showcases Celebrity Tips in Campaign Ditching TV Ads
While Hotels.com is sticking with the tried-and-true practice of featuring celebrities in its latest marketing effort, it's betting it doesn't need traditional TV ads to reach travelers. That new approach may not hurt the company, with a growing numbers of consumers cutting the cable cord.
Morocco Is Adding Surfing as Part of Its Tourism Draw
Why should Australia, Hawaii, California and Bali have all the hang-ten fun? Moroccan authorities are bullish on surf tourism significantly boosting visitor numbers, but they need to provide more financial aid to small surf camps that feel left behind to make that a reality.
Flight Attendants Union Boss Sara Nelson Being Considered for U.S. Labor Secretary Job
Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, the most influential flight attendant union in the U.S., is in the running to be the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
How Russia’s War on Ukraine Changed Travel One Year Later
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted the travel industry in significant ways, and its impact will continue to be felt for many years. Here is Skift's look at how the war has altered the business of travel.
North Dakota Looks to Emerge From Tourism Shadows With New ‘Hello’ Campaign
North Dakota's efforts to increase awareness of the state are complicated by a relatively limited tourism marketing budget, but it believes it's found the right mix of digital and print ads to boost visitor numbers.
Puerto Rico’s Artisans Come to Life in New Tourism Campaign
Puerto Rico’s geography helps drive visitor growth more than any tourism campaign. But its latest campaign still does a good job of promoting the island's culture.
Online Travel Agency Exoticca Launches Campaign With Movie Trailer-Like Ads
Exoticca's first-ever campaign shows how travel brands can leverage some of the most powerful art forms — in this case, film — to show how extraordinary exploring the world can be.
United Airlines Takes Aim at Southwest in Super Bowl Ad
United Airlines is taking a subtle dig at rival Southwest Airlines' massive number of holiday season cancellations in an ad it's airing during the Super Bowl on Sunday.