Airbnb Halts Submissions of New Experiences as Company Refocuses on Core Offerings
Is this "pause" a precursor to something new from Airbnb, or is it a realization that it may not ever become a large enough category for the company?
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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.
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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 Funding Grind for Black Travel Startup Founders in Africa
Black founders appear to be raising more money with each round, but it’s not nearly enough when it comes to travel tech startups looking to diversify the tourism offering across the African continent.
Why Travel Tech Startup Heygo Closed a Year After Raising $20 Million
A consumer platform for virtual travel was probably doomed no matter what. But its founder tried, grieved the loss, and is now moving on with a pocketful of lessons and his head held high.
African Tourism Businesses Look to Bridge the Diversity Gap in Luxury
Reconsidering luxury in the context of experiences across African destinations is about so much more than just a wildlife safari.
Peru’s Machu Picchu Solution: Tour Operators Developing New Trekking Region
With over 25,000 miles of Inca Main Road to explore, alternative routes to the world-famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel trek are being scouted. And it's long overdue.
Travel Souvenirs Get a Rethink
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at those travel trinkets gathering dust, pop culture tours and trips, and remote work’s impact on hotels.
James Bond Films Drive Tourism Growth to Iconic Film Locations
The desire for unique, all-access travel experiences continues to come into its own, with movies and TV shows offering an unending source of creativity for travel companies — with the right collaborations sifting the exceptional from the average.
TUI Eyes Luxury Hospitality Growth With New and Relaunched Hotel Brands
TUI's ability to move beyond its safe middle-market playground through an expanded luxury offering came under the spotlight at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum. Ultimately, a brand's market share is way more than customer segments — it's really rooted in experience and value.
Southeast Asia’s Fragmented Tours Sector Gets Long-Awaited Tech Upgrade
Southeast Asia, known for its tech-savvy, mobile first consumers, has an experiences sector that is 80 percent offline, presenting widespread opportunities for the region's tours and activities landscape to become digitized. Stat.
Safari Experiences See Opportunity With More LGBTQ+ Families
The wants and needs of the LGBTQ+ community are maturing. For one, many now have families with children. It requires tour operators to recognize the need for a nuanced approach that goes beyond stereotyping this travel segment.