Turo Saw Rise in Electric Vehicle Demand Over Summer
Turo, the peer-to-peer car rental startup, has seen an uptick in electric vehicle use for summer road trips.
Experiences
Travel today is all about immersion. At Skift, we dive into how companies like Airbnb, Marriott, and Disney are redefining what it means to create memorable experiences for travelers.
Here, you’ll find stories about everything from Airbnb’s unique experiences and Viator’s handpicked activities to the latest in luxury travel that’s setting new standards.
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Virtual experiences are shaking things up, offering new ways to explore the world without leaving home. Whether it’s the cultural richness of Abu Dhabi or Disney’s latest attractions, we’re here to keep you informed on the trends that are driving the experiential travel landscape.
Check out the latest articles from Skift to stay in the loop on how the world of travel experiences is evolving.
The Next Wave for Experience Travel Businesses: 3 Charts
Will the experiences sector ever be fully online? Industry analysis paints a doubtful picture, but there's considerable room to scale and grow, with the current volume at some 30% and key industry players owning marginal stakes.
Marriott Bonvoy Launches Miami App-Based City Tour
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a self-paced walking tour, Capture the City Miami, curated in partnership with Greater Miami and Miami Beach and local fashion blogger Daniela Ramirez.
IDEAS: voco hotels Debuts New ‘Find Your Flock’ Birdwatching Package
voco hotels, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts Group, has debuted a new birdwatching package in the U.S. and Singapore.
Tripadvisor’s Inflection Point: Viator Surpasses Hotels
Tripadvisor sees itself increasingly relying on a fast-growing but profit-challenged Viator, and a hotel metasearch business that big advertisers are less committed to than in the past. Tough stuff.
TUI Adds Juniper Travel as New Experiences Distribution Partner
TUI, one of Europe's leading tour operator groups, has extended its tours and activities distribution through Juniper Travel Technology.
Virtuoso Luxury Sales Spike as Travelers Splurge on Private Experiences
Experience continues to trump price for high-net-worth travelers, whose appetite for luxury travel isn't slowing down.
Tourist Attractions and Experiences See Big Price Jumps
Travel is not getting any cheaper, as significant price increases across specific categories of experiences over the last four years, highlight the interplay of various economic, social, and market factors.
Smartbox Group Acquires Nordic Experiences Platform Truestory
European-based experience gift platform Smartbox Group has acquired the Scandinavian experiences platform Truestory.
Regiondo Merges with Rezdy and Checkfront
Regiondo, Checkfront, and Rezdy - three prominent players in the tours and activities reservations tech sector - have joined forces. Skift first reported the intended merger.