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Articles tagged “Travel Experiences”

News Blog

Spontaneous Trips Are In; Ugly Sweaters Out This Holiday Season

There's nothing quite like a surprise travel gift — and U.S. travelers are ready for it. During the most wonderful time of the year, consumers are more optimistic about the holiday period since the pandemic started, despite concerns about the economy and rising prices. Americans are excited about holiday shopping but even more so about taking a…

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Tour Operators

Tackling Africa’s ‘Superficial’ Safari Problem

A luxury lodge filling its plunge pool from a water-distressed community is the height of irresponsibility. And being an eco-tour operator is so much more than offering wildlife viewing — the safari experience value chain needs better accountability to ensure biodiversity protection and longevity.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Tackling Africa’s ‘Superficial’ Safari Problem

News Blog

Vacation Drama of White Lotus Adds Murderous Spike to Sicily Tours Demand

Sicily is turning to out to be every bit as seductive as the hit HBO satire series White Lotus makes it out to be.  Interest in Italy and its charming towns have seen web searches up over 50% following the series' record-breaking finale in December. This is according to Alessio Virgili, co-founder and CEO of Sonders…

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Tour Operators

Guyana’s New Eco Tours Are Giving Indigenous People a Say

It's one thing to create off-the-beaten-track adventures, but just how sustainable these multi-day experiences are needs careful consideration from the remote locals. After all, they're expected to drip-feed off those offerings by showcasing their everyday existence.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Guyana’s New Eco Tours Are Giving Indigenous People a Say

Travel Agents

Dubai Tour Planning Faces a Mid-Market Beachfront Gap

The Middle East is leading global tourism recovery as its robust expansion in both leisure and business experiences fuel its appeal. Add to this, its long summer remains a key multi-day tour drawcard for tour operators selling the region.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Dubai Tour Planning Faces a Mid-Market Beachfront Gap

Travel Technology

Innovation in Middle East Poised to Be Key Driver for Global Travel Over Next 25 Years

The new travel ideas being generated in places like Abu Dhabi and Dubai today could be the bridge to the rest of the Africa continent and the entire world in the not-so-distant future — if the region's innovators absorb the lessons from other tech hubs.

Selene Brophy, Skift | 1 year ago

Innovation in Middle East Poised to Be Key Driver for Global Travel Over Next 25 Years

Tourism

Disability Rights Activist Calls on Travel Industry to End ‘Disability Tax’

Travelers with disabilities face far greater challenges than the travel industry allows for, with disability rights activist Tanzila Khan calling for more communication, empathy, and fairness in pricing for this one billion-strong travel segment.

Selene Brophy, Skift | 1 year ago

Disability Rights Activist Calls on Travel Industry to End ‘Disability Tax’

Tour Operators

Fast-Growing Food Tours Operator Hungry for More Acquisitions

Food experiences are a mainstay for travelers who want to tap into the vibe and culture of a destination — with one global food tours company intent on dominating the culinary space by buying smaller operators that can extend its brand presence.

Selene Brophy, Skift | 1 year ago

Fast-Growing Food Tours Operator Hungry for More Acquisitions

Online Travel

A Tour Operator Flips the Playbook by Embracing Travelers’ Passions, Not Destinations

Passion-based itineraries might sound like the latest hype in tours and activities, but it is being fueled by the everyday interest of people who are turning their hobbies into thriving businesses — and by extension, unique travel experiences.

Selene Brophy, Skift | 1 year ago

A Tour Operator Flips the Playbook by Embracing Travelers’ Passions, Not Destinations

Online Travel

Why GetYourGuide Is Giving Its ‘Originals’ Tours Offering a Pause

The power of performance data to improve the customer experience remains a driving force for GetYourGuide. In a case of iron sharpening iron, the pioneering insights from its Originals brand will level the playing field across its entire marketplace as the private label format is put on hold.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Why GetYourGuide Is Giving Its ‘Originals’ Tours Offering a Pause