Articles tagged “remote workers”

Short-Term Rentals

There Will Be a Short-Term Rental Boom in the Middle East

The Middle East’s lofty tourism goals mean a re-think in accommodations. Luxury hotels won’t be enough.

There Will Be a Short-Term Rental Boom in the Middle East

Tourism

South Korea Launches Digital Nomad Visa. Coming Soon: Visas for K-Pop Fans

South Korea has its eyes on steady earners with a $66,000 income bar for digital nomads. If it is looking to attract 20 million visitors, it might be time to spice things up a bit more with that K-Culture visa.

South Korea Launches Digital Nomad Visa. Coming Soon: Visas for K-Pop Fans

Business Travel

Business Travel in 2024: ‘Rising Tension With Employees’

Business travelers know their livelihoods may depend on getting out on the road to nurture relationships with clients. Bean counters, concerned about inflation and sustainability issues, may block those trips.

Business Travel in 2024: ‘Rising Tension With Employees’

Tourism

Amsterdam Tells Partying Tourists to Stay Away

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Amsterdam’s latest tourism initiative, empty offices for digital nomads, and Dubai’s alcohol tax reprieve.

Amsterdam Tells Partying Tourists to Stay Away

Business Travel

How Colombia’s New Digital Nomad Visa Came to Be Under Government Turmoil

After a 20-month legislative struggle, Colombia has its own digital nomad visa. But now it’s over to the newly elected government to fully embrace it. Here’s the backstory.

How Colombia’s New Digital Nomad Visa Came to Be Under Government Turmoil

Airlines

Remote Work Touching Down at Airports

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at airports as co-working hubs, greater transparency for airline ticket prices, and French Bee’s low-cost transatlantic flights.

Remote Work Touching Down at Airports

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.

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

News Blog

Airbnb to Help Mexico City Lure Digital Nomads With Marketing Site

Mexico City's mayor has signed a deal with Airbnb to help encourage more digital nomads — people working online remotely — to work in the capital city with the help of a new informational website. Airbnb said on Wednesday it had created a site to "showcase unique cultural and creative destinations and experiences" in Mexico's…

Tourism

Costa Rica Offers Lessons in Converting Short-Term Tourists to Digital Nomads

Expect more destinations to develop marketing strategies to convince tourists to stick around much longer — as digital nomads.

Costa Rica Offers Lessons in Converting Short-Term Tourists to Digital Nomads

Business Travel

Lodging Startup Landing Raises $125 Million to Redefine Corporate Housing

So-called next-gen lodging platforms are doubling down on corporate needs, anything from remote work and relocations to extended projects, and even perks for personal use.

Lodging Startup Landing Raises $125 Million to Redefine Corporate Housing