Articles tagged “los angeles”

Tourism

What’s Keeping Chicago Off International Tourists’ Bucket Lists?

Chicago needs to make a bold statement about who it is and what it offers to attract the growing number of foreign tourists ready to spend time and money in the U.S.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

Instagram Influencers Double the Reach of Los Angeles’ Latest Campaign

Most destinations are still trapped in a cycle of poorly made YouTube videos and print ads, causing them to miss out on major opportunities awaiting in today's most popular social and visual apps.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

5 Tourism Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

How DiscoverLA Built Its Chinese Social Following from 1 Person to 1.5 Million

Building a dedicated following on social media takes more than brute force. It takes nuanced decisions on how to best appeal to the target recipient. This task can takes time in China, but the result can deliver dividends in increased brand awareness and tourism potential.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Los Angeles Airport Is Bringing the City’s Farmers Market to the Terminal

The airports-as-destinations trends is great for flyers who have better food and retail options, for cities who can show off their culture, and airports who strive to increase shopping revenues.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

New Shangri-La Hotel Opens in the Clouds Over London

The Shangri-La Hotel and The Shard officially sign off on the dramatic resurrection of London's South Bank beginning with the Tate Modern opening at the turn of the millennium.

Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

The Economic Impact of Orange County’s Airport’s Mexico Connections

The OC probably isn't thrilled that inbound Mexico tourism has become so important to its business, but it does speak to its growth potential for in- and out-bound international flights.

Mary Ann Milbourn, Orange County Register | 10 years ago

Airlines

Los Angeles Airport Shooting Press Conference: The Takeaways

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

High-End Rental Startup Onefinestay Launches in Los Angeles and Paris

Onefinestay is targeting a different customer than Airbnb by providing amenities that most Airbnb guests forgo in the name of cost or experience. It will need to continue differentiating itself with add-ons as it expands into cities where Airbnb is already established with an inventory of budget and high-end homes.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

A Look Inside the New Star Alliance Lounge That Opens This Month in LA

This kind of branded lounge allows Star Alliance to be a part of the much-anticipated new LAX terminal while keeping operating costs low for airlines. It is a model the alliance plans to use again in airports across Asia.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago