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Marriott Bonvoy Launches Miami App-Based City Tour

Marriott Bonvoy has launched a self-paced walking tour, Capture the City Miami, curated in partnership with Greater Miami and Miami Beach and local fashion blogger Daniela Ramirez. Available as a mobile app, the tour showcases an interactive map with tips and content created by Ramirez, aka @nany. Developed as part of the Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty program, the walking tour can be…

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago

Cruises

Royal Caribbean: ‘Exceptionally Strong’ Demand, Lifts Forecast by a Third

While consumer spending was key for Royal Caribbean's first quarter, demand across the board has led the company to its highest-ever revenue in the second quarter.

Jess Wade, Skift | 4 months ago

Cruises

7 Facts about Royal Caribbean’s New Icon of the Seas

While her size is making headlines, it is her sustainability efforts that should be applauded.

Jess Wade, Skift | 5 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Miami Rentals Not So Hot This Summer

Miami's short-term rental market is experiencing a decline due to factors such as a slowdown in post-Covid vacation demand, government hostility towards the LGBTQ community, and travelers' financial constraints caused by inflation.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

Hotels

Miami and San Francisco Hotels Are a Study in Recovery Contrasts

The Florida governor's battle against Disney and progressive educational materials don't seem to have appreciably hurt Miami's hotel business.

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 6 months ago

Business Travel

American Airlines Hits Smaller Hubs With Steeper Airfares Through Legacy Channels

Erratic airfares will likely be a theme over the course of the year. The question is how damaging, reputationally speaking, will the settling down period be for American Airlines, compared to the financial gains — short or long term.

Matthew Parsons | 8 months ago

Airlines

Lufthansa Now Lets Passengers Bid for Seat Upgrades Until the Last Minute

Live auctions have been around for a while, but this is the first time a major airline is testing the waters, and leaving the chance to upgrade so late. It won't appeal to larger corporations, but the blended travel market could make a perfect fit.

Matthew Parsons | 10 months ago

Business Travel

Blueground Sees Short-Term Rental Boost From Those Fleeing Political Turmoil

The proptech startup says its latest Miami opening highlights demand for shorter stay accommodation from those traveling for political reasons, not just contract workers and digital nomads.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Online Travel

The Great Merging and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali writes about the blending of work, travel, and personal lives, Ghana's decision to use celebrities to promote tourism emerges as problematic, and the labor shortage in hospitality enhances the need for robots in hotels.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

Media and PR

Daily Podcast: Ghana’s Celebrity Tourism Push

Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, May 10, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

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