Articles tagged “leisure travel”

As discretionary travel spending softens, timeshare owners remain the travel industry’s most reliable leisure segment. These travelers continue to book, plan, and take vacations at rates far above the broader market — a testament to the power of prepaid “banked leisure.”

Marriott's performance tells a tale of two U.S. economies. While wealthy travelers continue to book suites and upgrade their stays, budget-conscious travelers are pulling back.

Frontier is rolling out 20 new routes, some in direct competition with Spirit. If Spirit falters, Frontier would be well-positioned to scoop up market share.

India’s fast-growing leisure travel market is set to reshape global tourism, driven by a new generation of travelers with rising disposable incomes who are prioritizing meaningful, experience-led journeys over budget constraints.

Cordelia Cruises is counting on a rising middle class to fuel demand. Launching an IPO is a bold play, but in an untapped market, being early may be everything.

The evolution of the low-cost business model is creating new travel markets, unlocking new customer segments and significantly expanding options for leisure travelers around the globe.

SkiftX spoke to Choice Hotels President and CEO Patrick Pacious about key travel trends like road trips, remote work, and growth opportunities amid improving development financing. According to Pacious, Choice’s strategic focus on upscale brands, tech-driven innovations, and track record in hotel conversions will fuel future development.

JetBlue’s strategy of cutting unprofitable routes and focusing on its core markets is starting to see returns — the carrier unexpectedly reported a profit in the second quarter.

The CEO of India's largest travel agency weighs in on what he's seeing with religious tourism, new tax-collection rules and the country's short booking windows.

India is seeking to boost its cruise tourism. It aims to attract 4 million cruise tourists by 2041, up from 300,000 in 2023.