Articles tagged “Travel Experiences”

Overtourism

Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

A big part of the protests is about stopping the rise in short-term rentals. But that is far from the only area where activists want to see change.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 days ago

Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

Tour Operators

The Great Barrier Reef’s Mass Bleaching Disaster: Can Ecotourism Help?

The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth coral bleaching event in eight years. Surprisingly, tour operators are crucial in providing the research the government needs to save the treasure.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 1 week ago

The Great Barrier Reef’s Mass Bleaching Disaster: Can Ecotourism Help?

Online Travel

Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors

Nevada wants people to know that it has more than casinos and entertainment attractions like The Sphere. The state is investing in tourism that supports its local communities outside of Las Vegas.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors

Tour Operators

Surge in Adventure Tourism: Four Big Trends in 2024

New data shows that experiences are the leading factor when choosing a destination.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

Surge in Adventure Tourism: Four Big Trends in 2024

Tourism

Walt Disney World Unveils 2024 Experiences: Expect Droids

Disney has released a new lineup of experiences at its flagship resort that could give anxious visitors, and rival competitors, a taste of its priorities as it plans to double its parks investment over the next decade.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 4 weeks ago

Walt Disney World Unveils 2024 Experiences: Expect Droids

Tour Operators

Intrepid Launches Women-Led Tours In Saudi Arabia

Intrepid’s new women-led tours in Saudi Arabia are about “focusing on the hosts, not just the travelers.”

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 4 weeks ago

Intrepid Launches Women-Led Tours In Saudi Arabia

Online Travel

GetYourGuide’s TV Ad Blitz Aims to Challenge Viator in the U.S.

GetYourGuide, which has raised more than $1 billion in startup funding, needs to grow its market in the U.S. to reach its targets. A series of new TV ads may help move the needle.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

GetYourGuide’s TV Ad Blitz Aims to Challenge Viator in the U.S.
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Tourism

Q&A: Intrepid’s CEO on Why Doing Good Is Good for Business

With more consumers holding travel companies accountable for their social and environmental impacts, the high-minded notion that purpose-led companies can also be profitable is proving out.

Intrepid Travel + Skift | 8 months ago

Q&A: Intrepid’s CEO on Why Doing Good Is Good for Business
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Travel Booking

Q&A: IAG Loyalty CEO on the New Age of Customer Loyalty

With increased competition and the rise of personalization, loyalty has shifted from being purely transactional to focused on emotional connections with customers. As travel choices multiply, brands that create these genuine connections will be the ones leading the way.

IAG Loyalty + Skift | 8 months ago

Q&A: IAG Loyalty CEO on the New Age of Customer Loyalty
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Travel Booking

New Research: Uncovering How Travelers Plan and Book Online

Expedia Group’s new “The Path to Purchase” report provides actionable insights to help travel companies inspire, engage, and convert travelers at each stage in the online shopping journey.

Expedia Group + Skift | 8 months ago

New Research: Uncovering How Travelers Plan and Book Online