Page 17

Articles tagged “skiftstats”

SkiftX

Ferries Carry More Than 100,000 Commuters to New York City Every Day

City boat tours are usually deemed uncouth tourist activities, but these short trips are an important element of NYC's vast transit infrastructure. The inspiring skyline view is just an added benefit.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Ferries Carry More Than 100,000 Commuters to New York City Every Day

Ground Transport

NYC Subway Ridership Reaches Its Highest Levels Since 1950

Public transportation is becoming more popular countrywide as a new generation of millennials moves away from personal vehicles in favor of more affordable bikes, buses, and monthly subway passes.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

NYC Subway Ridership Reaches Its Highest Levels Since 1950

Airlines

Airlines Can Turn to Tablets to Speed Up Lines During Holiday Travel

Airlines have been faster at rolling out tablets to in-flight crews than airport employees, but both places present valuable opportunities for carriers to improve the customer experiences.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines Can Turn to Tablets to Speed Up Lines During Holiday Travel

SkiftX

U.S. Is on Track to Welcome Nearly 84 Million Foreign Visitors a Year by 2018

It's not a surprise that Chinese tourists will be driving arrivals over the next four years, but expectations for substantial growth out of South America and Middle East prove that the U.S. needs to ease visa restrictions and increase marketing worldwide to make the most of the increase.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

U.S. Is on Track to Welcome Nearly 84 Million Foreign Visitors a Year by 2018

Airlines

U.S. Budget Airlines Added Jobs in 2013 While Major Carriers Cut Them

Increased airline fees are almost always discussed in a negative light, but are also largely to credit for airlines' growing profits that lead to job creation instead of loss.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

U.S. Budget Airlines Added Jobs in 2013 While Major Carriers Cut Them

Hotels

Travelers Are Writing Fewer and Nicer Online Hotel Reviews This Year

Writing hotel reviews has become a common part of a travel experience. Guests and hotel managers are getting better at filtering through the noise to write and comment on the service and amenities that really matter.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Travelers Are Writing Fewer and Nicer Online Hotel Reviews This Year

Online Travel

The Habits of Modern Digital Travelers and How To Reach Them

Travel marketers have a bounty of options when it comes to contacting customers on the road, but vacationers are best left alone outside of logistical updates and post-trip follow-ups.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

The Habits of Modern Digital Travelers and How To Reach Them

Online Travel

Americans Plan Further Ahead and Vacation for Longer in the Summer

Most statistics look at travel trends over a certain number of years, but the landscape of the U.S. tourism industry changes noticeably throughout the year.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Americans Plan Further Ahead and Vacation for Longer in the Summer

Business Travel

Attendance at International Meetings Grew in 2013, but Next Year Will Be Better

The frequency of and attendance at international business meetings will continue to grow thanks to companies' renewed confidence in an improving economy. But the meeting market is moving from Europe towards Asia meaning that the degree of growth for individual cities depends on their location.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Attendance at International Meetings Grew in 2013, but Next Year Will Be Better

Airlines

Global Airport Traffic Growth Is Being Driven By Emerging Economies

Global economic trends dictate annual growth for air travel and tourism, and regional booms or slumps have a similar impact on all aspects of the industry. Emerging nations will continue to trump the growth of developed economies in terms of travelers, flyers, and the money the spend.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Global Airport Traffic Growth Is Being Driven By Emerging Economies