Articles tagged “food tourism”

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Airbnb’s changes to reduce discrimination, United’s big bet on big planes, and expanding food tours.

Food experiences are a mainstay for travelers who want to tap into the vibe and culture of a destination — with one global food tours company intent on dominating the culinary space by buying smaller operators that can extend its brand presence.

Sustainable, high-end nature lodges have been popping up worldwide. Making the concept succeed in Italy, however, may be a challenge, given that it has to out-compete so many established attractions.

Hotel brands increasingly showcasing non-alcoholic drinks is a major shift considering hotels have long viewed alcohol as a significant revenue producer. But the growing emphasis on healthier travel has steered them toward a major opportunity to increase profits.

Hotels must ensure that they are in touch with every bit of the local culture, including food. While some are trying to include local food in their menus, it's worrying that many luxury hotels feel that international cuisine is the standard for luxury.

It’s been 10 years since Nobu hotels launched, and the hospitality landscape is primed for another chef-owned brand to offer immersive culinary – and cultural – experiences.

Good morning from Skift. It's Monday, April 22, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

It’s Earth Day 2022, marking yet another year on this planet with our outward cries on climate change and way too empty preachings on practicing sustainability. We all know for greener travel, change starts from the top down, or in the case of food tourism, from the Earth up. So ... who is really doing something?

When we officially launched Skift on July 30, 2012, we couldn't have envisioned the insanity and tragedy of 2020 and 2021. But we got through it as a company, and much of the global travel industry, licking its wounds, has likewise proved to be as adaptable as the circumstances demand.

With international travel on pause, Azerbaijan Tourism Board is inspiring Azerbaijanis themselves to discover the diverse, authentic offerings the country has to offer, more conveniently than ever.