Articles tagged “group travel”

Tourism

Korean Wave Makes a Splash with 7.7 Million Tourists as China Leads the Tourism Charge

2024 might be the year we finally stop comparing South Korea's tourism numbers to 2019. This year, South Korean arrivals could set a new standard all on their own!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Korean Wave Makes a Splash with 7.7 Million Tourists as China Leads the Tourism Charge

Tourism

Top Challenges for Chinese Travel – and the Latest Booking Trends

While the Chinese are spending big once again, they are doing so with a keen eye on their wallets, seeking the best value for their money.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Top Challenges for Chinese Travel – and the Latest Booking Trends

Tourism

The Travel Corporation Asia CEO on The New Face of Group Tours

When you think of group tours, do rigid schedules, crowded buses, and a lack of authentic experiences come to mind? Nick Lim, The Travel Corporation's Asia CEO, talks about how they have changed that perception.

Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift | 4 months ago

The Travel Corporation Asia CEO on The New Face of Group Tours

Experiences

WeRoad Eyes U.S. Adventure Tours Market After $19 Million Raise

WeRoad is capitalizing on millennials' affinity for adventure and travel by catering to their desire for exploration and social connection.

Selene Brophy | 12 months ago

WeRoad Eyes U.S. Adventure Tours Market After $19 Million Raise

Experiences

WeRoad Boosts Growth for DIY Tours With Novice Guides

WeRoad is turning spontaneous travel into a full-time profession for its community of trip coordinators who initially joined by leading tours without any trip-planning experience.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

WeRoad Boosts Growth for DIY Tours With Novice Guides

Startups

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Zeelo Raises $14 Million to Optimize Corporate Shuttle Routes: Startup Funding Roundup

Zeelo is helping corporate clients make shuttle routes more efficient, and Teleport is making the visa submission process a little less tedious.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Zeelo Raises $14 Million to Optimize Corporate Shuttle Routes: Startup Funding Roundup

Tourism

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Travel Agents

China Group Travel Restrictions Continue to Stunt Full Recovery

While China's borders are open, group tours are limited. And with reduced flights and visa-processing constraints, global travel will continue to miss the spend and impact of the Chinese traveler.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

China Group Travel Restrictions Continue to Stunt Full Recovery

Startups

Roami Raises $14 Million for Group Travel Vacation Rental Platform

Roami has a unique approach for acquiring short-term rentals units, and Doroni Aerospace wants to make personal aircraft that can be stored in a two-car garage.

Justin Dawes | 2 years ago

Roami Raises $14 Million for Group Travel Vacation Rental Platform