Articles tagged “intrepid travel”

Tourism

What Iceland’s Wilco Concert Says About Its Tourism Recovery

Iceland's post-pandemic recovery is shaping up to be more diverse in lodging, activities and visitors.

Dawit Habtemariam | 13 hours ago

What Iceland’s Wilco Concert Says About Its Tourism Recovery

News Blog

Intrepid Travel’s ‘Planet-Friendly’ Ad Banned

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Intrepid Travel to remove a misleading advert. While the Australian headquartered travel company is known for being transparent about its climate-conscious approach as a B-Corp company, the misstep points to the broader issue of how easily sustainability can lead to perceived greenwashing within the industry. The advert featured…

Selene Brophy | 1 week ago

Tourism

Tourism Industry Warns: NAACP’s Florida Travel Advisory Could Hurt Black Businesses

Many in the tourism industry are unhappy with the direction Florida is taking in its restrictive policies toward marginalized communities, but they don't believe the solution is to avoid traveling to the state.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism Industry Warns: NAACP’s Florida Travel Advisory Could Hurt Black Businesses

Overtourism

Out of the Zoom, Into the Geyser: Skift Team Reunites for Annual Retreat in Rebounding Iceland

The dual-purpose Skift annual retreat — bonding with our globally dispersed team and an immersive deep dive into a globally relevant destination — is on this week, and comes a full circle almost a decade later.

Rafat Ali | 4 weeks ago

Out of the Zoom, Into the Geyser: Skift Team Reunites for Annual Retreat in Rebounding Iceland

Tour Operators

Peru’s Machu Picchu Solution: Tour Operators Developing New Trekking Region

With over 25,000 miles of Inca Main Road to explore, alternative routes to the world-famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel trek are being scouted. And it's long overdue.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

Peru’s Machu Picchu Solution: Tour Operators Developing New Trekking Region

Tourism

Why So Many Souvenirs Gather Dust on Travelers’ Shelves

Souvenirs are an essential part of the travel experience, but they still haven't under gone the revolution like other parts of the travel economy. New innovative ways to support local artisans and communities in tourism are still unrealized.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Why So Many Souvenirs Gather Dust on Travelers’ Shelves

Tour Operators

Intrepid Travel Narrows Losses With Record-Breaking Bookings

Intrepid Travel has hinged its return to profitability on continuous investment into product innovation and its people. Now, a record-breaking start to 2023 sees it turn the dial from revival to thrive mode.

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago

Intrepid Travel Narrows Losses With Record-Breaking Bookings

Tour Operators

Multi-Day Family Tours Tweak Models Ahead of Peak Summer Season

Summer 2023 is shaping up to what could be a peak period of record growth as travel companies play to the strengths of aspirational, multi-gen family travel unfettered by inflationary price increases.

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago

Multi-Day Family Tours Tweak Models Ahead of Peak Summer Season

Tourism

Black-Inhabited Gullah Geechee Islands in U.S. Fight for Tourism on Own Terms

Tourism can bring billions of dollars to the Gullah Geechee Corridor along the Southeast coast in the U.S.. The challenge is ensuring most of it doesn't get siphoned off by profit-maximizing outsiders.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Black-Inhabited Gullah Geechee Islands in U.S. Fight for Tourism on Own Terms

Online Travel

Tripadvisor’s Generative AI Worries

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Tripadvisor's AI worries, targeting older travelers, and Intrepid's big animal welfare decision.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Tripadvisor’s Generative AI Worries