Articles tagged “tour operator”

Startups

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups developing next-generation aircraft and components have raised over half a billion dollars in venture capital so far this year.

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Tourism

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

South Africa’s visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting independent travelers and whether operators can manage increased demand effectively.

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

Experiences

Skift Power Rankings: James Thornton

Intrepid under Thornton has become a leader in the world of responsible travel, championing community projects and expeditions designed specifically for women.

Skift Power Rankings: James Thornton

Experiences

Skift Power Rankings: Sebastian Ebel

Ebel runs Europe’s largest tour operator and has been a leader in transforming the sector.

Skift Power Rankings: Sebastian Ebel

Tourism

Athens Wildfires Rage During Greece’s Peak Travel Season

If Greece doesn't get the wildfires under control, tourism could decline in the coming months.

Athens Wildfires Rage During Greece’s Peak Travel Season

Experiences

Lastminute.com Starts Adding TUI Group’s Travel Experiences to Packages

Lastminute.com Group's deal with TUI Musement will enable more travelers to book tours and activities as an add-on to flight-plus-hotel packages.

Lastminute.com Starts Adding TUI Group’s Travel Experiences to Packages

Experiences

Guided Tours Gain Popularity Among Millennials and Gen Z

A new survey by GetYourGuide found that 70% of respondents have a plan to book a guided tour in the next year.

Guided Tours Gain Popularity Among Millennials and Gen Z

Experiences

Vitruvian Partners Ups Stake in Civitatis by $50 Million in Travel Experiences Bet

Vitruvian Partners' additional $50 million investment in Civitatis underscores the company's appeal as a niche marketplace. The company plans to use the funds to solidify its leadership in Latin America.

Vitruvian Partners Ups Stake in Civitatis by $50 Million in Travel Experiences Bet

Experiences

Contiki’s Gen Z Playbook for Tours: Small Groups and Fresh Destinations

Contiki's CEO, Adam Armstrong, is working to boost the company's technological offerings as the company spreads further into Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Contiki’s Gen Z Playbook for Tours: Small Groups and Fresh Destinations

Experiences

Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

A massive survey of 18,000 travelers worldwide suggests that 2024 is shaping up to be a year when tours, activities, and experiences are decisive. Now if only marketers will catch up to reality.

Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences