The Associated Press
With natural disasters becoming so regular, “Stay it Forward” campaigns that see tourists helping to rebuild destroyed towns and beaches will be the new norm.
7 months ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
Travel advisors serving the top end of the market these days are seeing an influx of clients with newly made fortunes eager to spend some of it on dream vacations. Satisfying their demands takes ingenuity and is redefining the nature of luxury travel.
1 year ago
Allan Leibowitz, Skift
Who would have thought that people would pay to do back-breaking work and enjoy the experience? Voluntourism is gaining momentum and putting pressure on advisors to match traveler skills and expectations with community and conservation needs.
1 year ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
This will likely appeal to some cruisers who want to do more on land than take a tour or hang out at the beach. But we have to wonder how this will play out for Fathom's bookings. Will travelers who want to volunteer sidestep a full week on Fathom and just book a one-day excursion on another line?
4 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Fathom is drumming up good press for the cruise industry, but will enough people really pay a premium to devote their vacation to volunteering? Probably not at first.
5 years ago
Beth J. Harpaz , Associated Press
The new brand, if it is sustainable, will attract a younger customer base intent on doing good and also helps Carnival improve its own reputation.
5 years ago
