Articles tagged “travel trends”

This week in tourism, some destination marketers are broadening their roles and becoming destination managers, more invested in the local economy and issues like overtourism. Speaking of growth, the number of Chinese tourists traveling without a group are increasing in number.

This week in hospitality, don't miss a long read on the potential of voice technology for vacation rentals and private accommodations, plus stories on Hyatt’s Two Roads Hospitality deal and Wyndham's La Quinta deal.

This week in digital news, we analyzed the implications of Booking Holdings' $200 million investment in Grab, as well as Google's new hotel search. Google is making competitive strides, but there's still work to be done.

In tourism news this past week, we looked at how the traditional American vacation to Mexico is changing because of recent tumult, and how Brand USA is using the NFL's London Games to woo visitors back to the U.S.

In hospitality news this past week, Marriott's labor unrest may be a precursor for more widespread strife across the industry, and Accor's latest earnings show its struggle with making two investments pay off.

In aviation news this week, United raises ticket prices to help offset rising fuel costs, while Qatar Airway's CEO claims he's ready to pull out of the Oneworld airline alliance for good.

In digital news this week, Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom says a good deal is never off the table, and Expedia Chairman Barry Diller calls for Google to be regulated, while Beijing-based Shiji shares its plans for business beyond China.

This week in digital news, Expedia expands its voice-based offerings, and don't miss the on-stage videos from Skift Global Forum, featuring executives from Booking Holdings, TripAdvisor, Google, and more.

This week in aviation, we looked at the long-term development of low-cost carrier Air Baltic, and don't miss the on-stage videos from Skift Global Forum, featuring executives from Delta, American, JetBlue, and more.

This week in hospitality, Hyatt announced its intent to acquire Two Roads Hospitality for $480 million, and don't miss the on-stage videos from Skift Global Forum, featuring CEOs from Hyatt, Marriott, Four Seasons, and more.