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Articles tagged “destinations”

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Luxury

New Report: The State of Global Wellness Travel

We’re more connected than ever thanks to technology — but at the same time, it often feels like this connection hasn’t really amounted to much. Perhaps this ongoing search for connection — with nature, our communities, and ourselves — is what’s driving the rapid growth of wellness travel and tourism.

OCTAVE Institute + Skift | 4 years ago

New Report: The State of Global Wellness Travel
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Tourism

New Report: Puerto Rico Takes Its Place on the Tourism World Stage

Building a resilient destination requires having systems, organizations, and processes in place that are agile and proactive.

Puerto Rico Tourism Company + Skift | 4 years ago

New Report: Puerto Rico Takes Its Place on the Tourism World Stage

Tourism

Visit Florida’s Fight for Survival and 8 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism, Visit Florida continues to fight for state funding as another legislative session approaches. Meanwhile, ASTA joins the battle against resort fees with its support of the Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2019.

Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift | 4 years ago

Visit Florida’s Fight for Survival and 8 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

Business Travel

Mexico Tourism Marketing Gap Leads Ex-Board Staffers to Launch New Company

The true results of the Mexican government's dismantling of its tourism board likely won't be known for years, but former staffers in the Los Angeles office have formed a new marketing company they hope will fill in the gap. Keep an eye on neighboring tropical destinations, which are looking to swoop in on the opportunity.

Paul Biasco, Skift | 4 years ago

Mexico Tourism Marketing Gap Leads Ex-Board Staffers to Launch New Company
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SkiftX

Guam Accelerates Tourism Development with First-of-Its-Kind Conference

The U.S. territory of Guam is aiming to become the next Sun Valley of travel technology, with a creative forum that brings together tour operators and heavyweights like Airbnb, Booking, and United Airlines. Here’s a closer look at the premiere edition of this innovative summit.

Guam Visitors Bureau + Skift | 4 years ago

Guam Accelerates Tourism Development with First-of-Its-Kind Conference
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Tourism

The Evolution of a Destination: This Island Is Tapping History to Build a Better, Forward-Looking Tourism Industry

With a rich history and a bright future, Guam is stepping up its efforts to appeal to a new generation of travelers by celebrating the past and embracing the way consumers travel now. A first of its kind travel industry summit this August should help foster innovation, too.

Guam Visitors Bureau + Skift | 4 years ago

The Evolution of a Destination: This Island Is Tapping History to Build a Better, Forward-Looking Tourism Industry

Tourism

Google Smart City Vision in Toronto Poses Privacy Concerns

It doesn't seem like a good idea to build a business, let alone make your home, in a surveillance experiment controlled by Alphabet. As data security and privacy become more important, the vision for the modern smart city will have to shift.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Google Smart City Vision in Toronto Poses Privacy Concerns
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Tourism

After President Donald Trump Put Them on the Map, Guam Looks to Capitalize on Tourism Growth

When it comes to generating headlines, President Donald Trump is an expert. The challenge for destination marketers is how to best harness the tweeter-in-chief’s invective to build brand awareness and drive bookings. That’s a tricky task in today’s fast-moving global news cycle.

Guam Visitors Bureau + Skift | 4 years ago

After President Donald Trump Put Them on the Map, Guam Looks to Capitalize on Tourism Growth
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Hotels

Skift Survey: The Future of Destination Storytelling

What does the future of destination storytelling and content marketing look like for destination marketers, hotels, and other sectors tasked with driving tourism efforts? Share your insights by taking our latest survey.

Brand USA + Skift | 4 years ago

Skift Survey: The Future of Destination Storytelling

Skift Originals

The Skift Design Manifesto: Elevating Design Across Travel

In today’s consumer-centric world, where experiences, personal fulfillment, and transformative moments are revered as the ultimate currency, the role of design — in every sense of the word — has never been more important. This is our brief guide to understanding the elevated role of design in the travel industry.

Matt Heidkamp, Skift | 4 years ago

The Skift Design Manifesto: Elevating Design Across Travel