Articles tagged “entertainment”

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

While the booming hotel development pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to cause disruptions, the hotel industry sees an opportunity to prioritize ESG goals. Will this construction frenzy lead to a green revolution?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

Hotels

The Evolution of Hotel In-Room Entertainment

Hotels have made enormous investments in recent years to improve in-room entertainment options for their guests, which won't slow down anytime soon as travelers expect to have the comforts of home in their guest rooms.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

The Evolution of Hotel In-Room Entertainment

Tourism

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

The Caribbean has seen one of the biggest increases in cross-border spending, with many Americans traveling there and making the most of the strong dollar.

Matthew Parsons | 5 months ago

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

Tourism

Return of Music Festivals Boosts Tourism Recovery

Music lovers have returned to festivals with a vengeance, but they've also become pickier and more environmentally conscious. So tourism authorities have to adapt to their new priorities.

Paula Krizanovic, Skift | 1 year ago

Return of Music Festivals Boosts Tourism Recovery

News Blog

Japan to Reopen to Visa-Free Independent Tourists From October 11

It's official — Japan has finally announced that it would allow visa-free entry to independent tourists, removing the daily cap on arrivals from October 11 onwards, after almost two-and-a-half years of stringent restrictions imposed during the pandemic. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the announcement on Thursday in New York while attending the UN General…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Business Travel

Tzell Travel Advisor Turned Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd Into Fans of Her Tour-Planning

As a travel advisor focusing on the entertainment industry, Amy Keeling has been practicing personalization for years, although not in the way the tech world thinks about it. Keeling has become an expert in ensuring comfort for her roster of rock bands as she learned their unique preferences over the last 25 years.

Paul Biasco, Skift | 5 years ago

Tzell Travel Advisor Turned Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd Into Fans of Her Tour-Planning

Hotels

Netflix and Streaming Video Are Replacing Hotel Pay-Per-View Entertainment

If the advent of artificial-intelligence-driven smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo is any indication, the Internet of Things is that much closer to becoming a reality, even when we check into our hotel rooms.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago

Netflix and Streaming Video Are Replacing Hotel Pay-Per-View Entertainment

Hotels

Hilton Worldwide to Phase Out Porn on In-Room TVs

Is Hilton Worldwide's decision a victory against sexual exploitation or a prudish move that limits freedom of expression? The debate will continue to rage as adults who believe the latter will continue to stream movies to their own liking.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Hilton Worldwide to Phase Out Porn on In-Room TVs

Hotels

Cirque du Soleil Gets Entrepreneurial with a New Growth Strategy

Cirque du Soleil has been widely popular with Vegas visitors for more than a decade, but consumers are demanding more participative and interactive activities. Cirque finds a home for its projects and a steady flow of new customers through its continue hospitality partnerships.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Cirque du Soleil Gets Entrepreneurial with a New Growth Strategy

Airlines

Southwest Is Launching Beats Music Service on Its Flights

Southwest is certainly on an upward trajectory and the good times keep on rolling for the airline. The fruits of its labor with the recent rebranding and seeing record profits are now reaching passengers by giving them a brand to use that they already know and love. Let's see what other airlines may follow.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Southwest Is Launching Beats Music Service on Its Flights