Articles tagged “transformative travel”

Overtourism

It Is Time to Ditch the Phrase ‘Overtourism’

The phrase "Overtourism" did its job since we coined it in 2016. Now it's time to move on for more nuanced solutions.

Rafat Ali | 6 months ago

It Is Time to Ditch the Phrase ‘Overtourism’
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Tourism

Executive Q&A: Lessons From Azerbaijan on Building a Sustainable Tourism Economy During the Pandemic

Azerbaijan has been growing its tourism economy for the last decade, reaching a record-breaking number of international travelers in 2019. Once the pandemic hit, the country’s tourism board realized they could use this time to emerge even stronger, thanks to Azerbaijan’s offerings that are equipped for a post-Covid-19 world.

Azerbaijan Tourism Board + Skift | 2 years ago

Executive Q&A: Lessons From Azerbaijan on Building a Sustainable Tourism Economy During the Pandemic

Luxury

Dubai’s Demand for Niche Spiritual Retreats on the Rise

Spiritual retreats have become all the rage in Dubai as the wellness travel industry continues to grow, particularly across developing markets. Tailored experiences may be the key to the growth of this niche market, as more mindful travelers are now seeking exclusivity and holistic healing methods.

Reem Abdellatif, Skift | 4 years ago

Dubai’s Demand for Niche Spiritual Retreats on the Rise

Hotels

‘Conscious’ Travel Emerging as Yet Another Hot Luxury Trend

Do compassion and social consciousness go hand in hand with luxury travel? That's what some luxury travel executives are seeing — and hoping for.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

‘Conscious’ Travel Emerging as Yet Another Hot Luxury Trend
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Luxury

Digging Deeper Into the Traveler Shift Toward Meaning, Purpose, and Fulfillment

Some might feel that the idea of transformative travel can easily be dismissed as marketing hype. But data shows that more and more, customers are seeking out these types of experiences in their actual travels.

Singapore Tourism Board + Skift | 5 years ago

Digging Deeper Into the Traveler Shift Toward Meaning, Purpose, and Fulfillment

Luxury

New Research Report: U.S. Affluent Traveler Trends 2018

Given their huge spending power, it’s no wonder affluent Americans are an attractive and strategic segment for travel brands to target. Our U.S. Affluent Traveler Survey 2018 reveals key insights into their travel behaviors, attitudes, and preferences, while further segmentation paints a more nuanced picture of this diverse and lucrative group.

Meghan Carty, Skift Research | 5 years ago

New Research Report: U.S. Affluent Traveler Trends 2018