Maria Lenhart, Skift
Contributions to the American Society of Travel Advisors’ political action committee are up this year, indicating growing awareness of the value of political advocacy. Making politicians aware of the particular needs of travel agencies — something many have little understanding of — is crucial.
3 days ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
LGBTQ consumers are a particularly well-traveled and high-spending business source for travel advisors. Serving them requires knowledge and sensitivity about their preferences, as well as the legal and cultural landscape in various destinations.
2 weeks ago
Fran Golden, Bloomberg
Are luxury yachts the solution to preventing overtourism in the Galapagos or are they part of the problem?
4 weeks ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her Green New Deal have stirred up debate about the path toward a sustainable travel future. She's right on time — and hopefully not too late.
2 months ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Tune in to hear the reasons the travel industry could be in for a good year — or the factors that could steer 2019 off course.
2 months ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
A growing number of travel advisors are offering mystery vacations, created by keeping trip details a secret from clients until the departure date. It puts the surprise element back in travel, which is something often lost these days, but the challenges for advisors are many.
2 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
When it comes to their debt, easyJet has a much more liquid position than Ryanair, while United and Delta have a lighter debt burden relatively speaking than American Airlines. In the event of a recession, debt loads would be one critical factor among many in hamstringing or contributing to a company's ability to maneuver.
3 months ago
Rebecca Stone and Seth Borko, Skift Research
Our latest Skift Research report provides a look-back on 2018 and details our 2019 economic expectations for the U.S. and globally. All in all, we expect a solid year of economic growth in 2019 which should translate well for the travel industry.
4 months ago
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
Cruise lines continue to compete by upping the ante with onboard attractions. As ships get bigger and more profitable, there is more room for experimentation with theme park-style attractions.
4 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
TUI seems to have mitigated the potential damage from a challenging operating environment. It will be interesting to see how it sustains its growth over the coming years.
4 months ago
Paul Biasco, Skift
Rocky Mountaineer relies heavily on travel advisors to sell its luxury train experiences through the Canadian Rockies, but there’s room for improvement. The rail tour company launched a new agent training program to clear up misconceptions about its mode of travel.
5 months ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
Will Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Virgin Voyages, two high-end and newbie cruise lines, be able to attract passengers who have never chosen a cruise vacation? The two brands are counting on it.
5 months ago