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Tourism

Disney Theme Parks Drive Its Recovery

People are flocking to theme parks despite the rise in Delta variant cases in Florida. Will this be a short-lived recovery or will profits keep rising?

Tiyashi Datta and Eva Mathews, Reuters | 5 months ago

Cruises

Hotel Marketing Conundrum and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift’s top stories this week, marketing hotels will be easier this summer, Skift acquires the Daily Lodging Report, Hyatt looks away from Asia, and cruises are back but with a rough start.

Angel Adegbesan, Skift | 7 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Amusement Parks Make a Long-Term Bet on Season Passes After Standstill Year

The pandemic slammed revenue at amusement parks, but it was a one-off problem. Looking ahead, operators must market the appeal of season passes to help cope with flatlining attendance.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 8 months ago

Tourism

Disney World and Other U.S. Theme Parks Update Mask Rules

Masks off! Visitors to Disney and SeaWorld amusement parks in the U.S. will like the fresh air of relaxed rules under many circumstances.

Ann Maria Shibu, Reuters | 8 months ago

Business Travel

Entire Hotels Are Starting to Get Booked for a New Round of Company Retreats

The pent-up demand is real, but over time traditional notions of the corporate retreat may change.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 11 months ago

Coronavirus

Losses From Disney’s Dormant Theme Parks Send Ominous Tourism Message

The Disney+ streaming subscriber surge is a financial Band-Aid. Disney ultimately needs a return to normal at its theme parks and movie studios to achieve a true recovery.

Lisa Richwine and Munsif Vengattil, Reuters | 11 months ago