Articles tagged “concerts”

Tourism

AirAsia Gets Into Event Ticketing, But Sorry, No Taylor Swift Tickets

A whole year has passed since Tony Fernandes declared his superapp would exclusively focus on travel, and so far, he seems to be sticking to the script.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

AirAsia Gets Into Event Ticketing, But Sorry, No Taylor Swift Tickets

Hotels

Beyonce Boosts Hotel Bookings

Today's podcast discusses Beyonce's hotel bounce, Airbnb's New York City issues, and five airline themes for next week.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Beyonce Boosts Hotel Bookings

Hotels

Beyoncé Tour Brings a Hotel Renaissance With Boosted Bookings

"You won’t break my soul," Beyoncé sings. But her concert series might break some hotel booking records.

Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago

Beyoncé Tour Brings a Hotel Renaissance With Boosted Bookings

Airlines

Air New Zealand Saves the Day for Kiwi ‘Swifties’

The airline wasted no time boosting its capacity to Australia for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

Jess Wade, Skift | 10 months ago

Air New Zealand Saves the Day for Kiwi ‘Swifties’

Tourism

Chicago’s Swift Tourism Win

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Chicago's pop music tourism win, Habitas' Saudi hotel circuit, and Qantas' new onboard "wellness zones."

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Chicago’s Swift Tourism Win

Tourism

Tourists Ditch Shopping Sprees for Big Nights Out Since Pandemic

Bars, nightclubs, theme parks and museums will be the winners this summer. The "experience economy" is back.

Mary Ann Ha and Matthew Parsons, Skift | 2 years ago

Tourists Ditch Shopping Sprees for Big Nights Out Since Pandemic

Business Travel

Music Tourism and Millennials Can Be the Right Mix for Travel Advisors

Music travel is gaining popularity as tourists look for new experiences. There are plenty of opportunities for travel advisors, even though some of the big festivals are trying to keep all the business to themselves.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 4 years ago

Music Tourism and Millennials Can Be the Right Mix for Travel Advisors

Online Travel

Music Travel Site Festicket Secures $2.7 Million in Funding

Festicket undoubtedly faces stiff competition as concert-goers seeks accommodations, but working with the music festivals themselves undoubtedly is a plus.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Music Travel Site Festicket Secures $2.7 Million in Funding