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Articles tagged “Travel Experiences”

Tour Operators

Safari Experiences See Opportunity With More LGBTQ+ Families

The wants and needs of the LGBTQ+ community are maturing. For one, many now have families with children. It requires tour operators to recognize the need for a nuanced approach that goes beyond stereotyping this travel segment.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Safari Experiences See Opportunity With More LGBTQ+ Families

Tour Operators

Intrepid Travel Narrows Losses With Record-Breaking Bookings

Intrepid Travel has hinged its return to profitability on continuous investment into product innovation and its people. Now, a record-breaking start to 2023 sees it turn the dial from revival to thrive mode.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Intrepid Travel Narrows Losses With Record-Breaking Bookings

Tour Operators

This ‘Airbnb of Boats’ Shows the Upside of a Growing Water Tours Sector

Competition remains fierce as boat owners, captains, and tour operators look to meet the demand of travelers craving unique and memorable experiences.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

This ‘Airbnb of Boats’ Shows the Upside of a Growing Water Tours Sector

Tour Operators

Viator Outperforms Tripadvisor Experiences in Bookings Growth

Viator is the star performer in the Tripadvisor portfolio, and after trying for a time to focus on the Tripadvisor experiences brand instead, it might be time that CEO Matt Goldberg went all in on the brand bringing in the money.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Viator Outperforms Tripadvisor Experiences in Bookings Growth
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Travel Technology

Restoring Happiness to the Travel Journey With Ancillary Services

No longer just a “nice to have,” ancillaries have become central to driving revenue for today’s airlines, hotels, cruises, and rail lines. But instead of adding more fees that travelers see as punitive — such as charging extra for carry-on bags — travel companies should focus on creating incredible add-on experiences that travelers are happy to pay for.

Plusgrade + Skift | 1 year ago

Restoring Happiness to the Travel Journey With Ancillary Services

News Blog

Richard Branson’s Virgin to Launch New Experiences Offering in U.S.

Richard Branson's Virgin Experience Days is betting on a thriving experiences economy, and Americans wanting to spend more time doing meaningful things together, by expanding its U.K. brand across the pond. Carrie Keplinger, the company's new chief commercial officer announced on LinkedIn that she would be working with its UK based management team, as part of Equistone…

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Luxury

Multi-Day Luxury Tours Bubble Set for China Boost

China's moneyed travelers are becoming a sought-after segment, especially as group travel is approved again, but there will be no tailoring of products according to their needs simply because luxury travel isn't specific to its source markets.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Multi-Day Luxury Tours Bubble Set for China Boost

Online Travel

Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment

A new report shows that as responsible travel becomes the preferred default, tour operators must carefully consider the power they wield in the experiences economy. After all, travelers are becoming much more discerning about the companies they book with.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment

Tour Operators

Generative AI Holds First-Mover Advantage for Travel Agents and Tour Operators

Artificial Intelligence's impact on travel planning is poised to define itself in 2023 as generative AI technology becomes more accessible and even more intelligent.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Generative AI Holds First-Mover Advantage for Travel Agents and Tour Operators

News Blog

Electric Biking, Cemetery Walks Among Fastest Growing U.S. Travel Experiences

Americans want savvy pricing regarding their travel experiences in the new year, as they keep an open mind about the type of things they plan to book.  U.S. travelers are prioritizing price-driven travel in 2023, according to the latest Skyscanner data looking at travel preferences for 2023. The metasearch travel company added that 46 percent…

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago