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Articles tagged “tours”

Tourism

UK travel companies are busted for displaying fake Atol logos

The easy manipulation of the logo is undermining the legitimacy of the government’s trip protection, which has already become less popular due to recent failures and online bookings.

Oliver Smith , The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Skift Originals

Foodies’ dreams come true with launch of a new travel venture by Whole Foods

Whole Foods already has a massive following of dedicated, wealthy consumers who are likely to salivate at the news and become the venture’s first customers.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 12 years ago

Foodies’ dreams come true with launch of a new travel venture by Whole Foods

Tourism

Sri Lankan campaign group asks tourists to avoid booking with ‘unethical’ tour operators

The average tourist puts little thought into the domestic political activities of foreign operators, but it seems that booking through a certified company is the least that foreigners can do to help.

Natalie Paris, The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Sri Lankan campaign group asks tourists to avoid booking with ‘unethical’ tour operators

Tourism

Disaster tour of Sandy destruction lets tourists gawk

These disaster tours in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy should hop-a-long and beat it.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

The tour industry takes a big step into the 21st century

If local Gray Line companies can upgrade their technology as outlined, then this partnership will be a nice step forward for the tours and activities sector.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

The tour industry takes a big step into the 21st century

Tourism

Uganda sets higher standards for tour guides to improve country’s image

Whether it's Uganda or New York City, guides serve as a country's brand ambassadors, represent local residents, and make a lasting impression on foreign tourists, and they're often an afterthought at best at tourism boards.

AllAfrica.com | 12 years ago

Uganda sets higher standards for tour guides to improve country’s image

Online Travel

Wealthy travelers are paying big bucks for bragging rights and customized itineraries

Isn’t half the fun of travel figuring it out as you go? Legacy tour operators and a crop of startups are offering these millionaires the façade of an adventure while making sure they never actually have to get too dirty.

Skift | 12 years ago

Wealthy travelers are paying big bucks for bragging rights and customized itineraries

Hotels

Segways find another unexpected niche as vehicles for resort tours

Segway tours are perfect for resorts: they can charge a ton for the novel experience (up to $125 for one hour), cater to an older group of guests, and give the resort the chance to show off its manicured property.

Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Segways find another unexpected niche as vehicles for resort tours

Tourism

Strength in numbers: Thai tour agencies form alliances to reduce risks and costs

A competitive tourism market has been saturated by cheaply built companies who have learned to cut operating costs with joint online marketing and by promoting partners' packages, but have often left the consumer out of the equation.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Off the opinion page and onto the streets: Political tours get legs in London

Taking the news off the page and putting it on the street for people to understand can be more interesting than waiting for it to show up in history books, even if that does mean you'll alienate certain customers with politics.

Tom Meltzer, The Guardian | 12 years ago