Articles tagged “outdoor travel”

Hotels

Hyatt Adds Outdoor Resort Brand Under Canvas in Loyalty Licensing Deal

For Hyatt, a marketing tie-up with Under Canvas represents a strategic expansion into the booming outdoor resort sector, catering to travelers seeking posh stays in natural surroundings.

Hyatt Adds Outdoor Resort Brand Under Canvas in Loyalty Licensing Deal

Hotels

New Evo Hotel Design Pulls Utah’s Adventure Vibe Indoors

The pandemic juiced up traveler interest in the outdoors. The Evo is an adventure hotel aiming to meet that demand. Its design reflects an integration of art and community, not just gear storage boxes.

New Evo Hotel Design Pulls Utah’s Adventure Vibe Indoors

Hotels

New Field & Stream Hotel Brand Backed by Starwood Wagers on Outdoor Travel Growth

Congratulations, Mr. Sternlicht. You just invented motels. Econolodge without the econo. We look at the new brand's pitch deck.

New Field & Stream Hotel Brand Backed by Starwood Wagers on Outdoor Travel Growth

Tourism

A Senior Expedia Exec Breaks Down Travel Trends for 2023

More people are willing to travel, and more people are willing to spend more on travel. Watch the conversation between Expedia Group expert Hari Nair and Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali for overarching trends and impacts on travel.

A Senior Expedia Exec Breaks Down Travel Trends for 2023

Tourism

Summer Vacationers Are Budgeting and the RV Market Is Responding

While many turned to recreational vehicles and outdoor experiences for social distancing and mental wellness during the pandemic, rising vacation prices are forcing Americans to carefully allocate their finances, adding yet another reason to the list of why RVs are the move this summer.

Summer Vacationers Are Budgeting and the RV Market Is Responding

Online Travel

Camping Holds Its Own Even as Other Travel Comes Roaring Back

Travelers are still faithfully flocking to campgrounds, despite other forms of travel opening up. Now, variations of camping, like glamping and RVing, are replacing higher-maintenance leisure travel. They are also providing a new way to approach remote working.

Camping Holds Its Own Even as Other Travel Comes Roaring Back

Tourism

The Woman of Color Transforming Access and Leadership in Outdoor Travel

As a queer woman of color in the U.S. outdoor and tech space, Breanne Acio and her Sēkr app are making outdoor recreation more accessible through a community-driven listing of free campsites, plus a social platform. But she’s also aiming to end the "bro culture" in the outdoor travel industry.

The Woman of Color Transforming Access and Leadership in Outdoor Travel

Startups

Hipcamp Buys UK Booking Brand Cool Camping

Hipcamp, a booking site led by Alyssa Ravasio and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, seems intent on international expansion. The startup's skill at creating supply, not just listing campsites, has set it apart and given it momentum so far.

Hipcamp Buys UK Booking Brand Cool Camping

Tourism

U.S. National Parks Boom Is Great But Overtourism Solutions Needed Urgently, Say Senators

National Parks are being "loved to death" and solutions are urgently needed to manage, disperse, and educate crowds while increasing access for all.

U.S. National Parks Boom Is Great But Overtourism Solutions Needed Urgently, Say Senators

Online Travel

Cabana Raises $10 Million for Glamping-on-Wheels Model

New startup Cabana is betting that the outdoor adventure sector can at least double in size with better product and service. It's interesting that Jason Calacanis and Paul English are backers because they've used this playbook before as entrepreneurs and investors in other sectors.

Cabana Raises $10 Million for Glamping-on-Wheels Model