Articles tagged “california”

Tourism

The Remaking of Tourism in 5 U.S. Cities

Five U.S. destinations geographically spread out, of varying sizes and with different transformative strategies — and challenges — point to what destination marketing organizations will have to do in the coming years.

The Remaking of Tourism in 5 U.S. Cities

Airlines

Daily Podcast: Travelers Don’t Care About Carbon Offsets

Good morning from Skift. It's Monday, February 14, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Daily Podcast: Travelers Don’t Care About Carbon Offsets

Business Travel

Travel Tech Firm Mondee Strikes Subscription Partnership Ahead of Going Public

Mondee's highly tactical deal taps into Arthur J. Gallagher & Co's sprawling network of small businesses and associations, which could drive subscriptions for its TripPlanet platform.

Travel Tech Firm Mondee Strikes Subscription Partnership Ahead of Going Public

Tourism

How 2 BFFs-Turned-Coffee Mavens Are Bridging Communities Through Hospitality

To see two Black female coffeehouse owners and roasters in the U.S. is a rare thing, but a shared purpose brought Shanita Nicholas and Amanda-Jane Thomas together to launch Sip & Sonder to support Black entrepreneurs from bean to cup, and through a common experience. Their latest journey: supplying hotels.

How 2 BFFs-Turned-Coffee Mavens Are Bridging Communities Through Hospitality

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Plus’ New Text Service Lacks the Human Touch

Tripadvisor's travel-planning help by text for Tripadvisor Plus subscribers plays to the company's strengths — user reviews and a global roster of hotels, restaurants and things to do listings. It really can't compete, though, with a real travel agent who has visited the destination and knows the hotel general manager personally.

Tripadvisor Plus’ New Text Service Lacks the Human Touch
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Tourism

5 Ways Visit California Is Rethinking Destination Marketing With Visual Stories

For DMOs, first-person, locally told stories will be critical throughout recovery and beyond. Visit California is using visual stories to build trust and confidence among locals and visitors, foster stronger relationships with partners and stakeholders, and amplify local voices.

5 Ways Visit California Is Rethinking Destination Marketing With Visual Stories

Airline Weekly

Alaska Airlines Makes Renewed Bet on California

Alaska Airlines Makes Renewed Bet on California

Tourism

Los Angeles Tourism Scripts Early Comeback Story as California Reopens

For a state that's restricted businesses and tourism for a year, the rebound is a rapid one — particularly for a major city.

Los Angeles Tourism Scripts Early Comeback Story as California Reopens

Tourism

Stress Test for Destination Marketing Could Lead to Strategy Changes

A destination resilience assessment survey for U.S. tourism boards is launching this summer — just as visitors return and as tourism leaders continue to examine how they can build back stronger before the next crisis hits.

Stress Test for Destination Marketing Could Lead to Strategy Changes

Airline Weekly

Alaska Airlines Eagerly Awaits California’s Reopening as Key to Recovery

Alaska Airlines Eagerly Awaits California’s Reopening as Key to Recovery