Articles tagged “sts 2017”

Cruises

Lindblad CEO Wants Expedition Travel to Stay Niche

More people are visiting hard-to-reach destinations, and the travel companies that take them there are reckoning with the impact of the higher volume of tourists. How much growth is too much? We'll probably find out in the coming years.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Lindblad CEO Wants Expedition Travel to Stay Niche

Tourism

Tourism Australia Deploys Influencers to Overcome Long Flight Stereotype

There's no way around it – Australia is one of the longest flights someone from the United States or Europe can take. But it's not necessarily the grueling journey many travelers fear, and Tourism Australia is telling them why the flight is worth it.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago

Tourism Australia Deploys Influencers to Overcome Long Flight Stereotype

Business Travel

Aman Exec Wants Luxury Travel to Be a Family Affair

Aman wants to create more customers for life by catering to families with kids and teenagers. It's a smart long-term strategy, but the company will need to involve younger travelers in a way that makes sense for a luxury brand.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Aman Exec Wants Luxury Travel to Be a Family Affair

Business Travel

Apple Leisure Group CEO Believes Vacations Are Much Better Than Virtual Reality

The CEO of Apple Leisure Group isn't concerned about the prospect of virtual reality or other technology taking the place of actual vacations. But he is worried about the impact of policy that throws up roadblocks to traveling — a much more immediate concern.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 6 years ago

Apple Leisure Group CEO Believes Vacations Are Much Better Than Virtual Reality

Tourism

Los Angeles Tourism Sees Travel as a Buffer Against Climate Change

The travel industry feels tourism can help rather than harm the environment. Los Angeles is a destination that's seriously thinking about its role at a time when climate change has already made itself felt in the region.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago

Los Angeles Tourism Sees Travel as a Buffer Against Climate Change

Airlines

JetBlue’s Venture Arm Expects Blockchain to Be a Major Disruptor

Will blockchain's impact be like the internet's influence on travel? JetBlue Technology Ventures President Bonny Simi thinks so.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

JetBlue’s Venture Arm Expects Blockchain to Be a Major Disruptor

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Is Convinced It Has the Smarts to Woo Millennials

The CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises knows millennials are in the market to create memories — and with the largest cruise ships in the world, he is well-positioned to deliver what those passengers want.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Royal Caribbean Is Convinced It Has the Smarts to Woo Millennials

Hotels

Wyndham CEO Believes Hotels Should Learn From Airbnb

The Wyndham Hotel Group CEO recognizes that Airbnb captures the attention of travelers in unique ways — and he wants to do what he can to create a similar experience.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Wyndham CEO Believes Hotels Should Learn From Airbnb

Hotels

IHG CEO Believes There’s More Opportunity in the Midscale Hotel Sector

IHG CEO Keith Barr said business travel is continuing to grow — and evolve. How will the global company address those realities in 2018?

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

IHG CEO Believes There’s More Opportunity in the Midscale Hotel Sector

Hotels

Hilton CEO Expects to Push Direct Booking Forever

Hilton has been working for years to keep customers booking on its website instead of with online travel agencies. Don't expect that to stop anytime soon — or ever.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Hilton CEO Expects to Push Direct Booking Forever