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Meetings
Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the wedding industry. Some couples are opting to stream their ceremonies online, and push receptions to later dates.
John Guidroz, Associated Press | 2 years ago
Tourism
A wedding comes together with the help of a lot businesses along the way, including those in the travel industry. As wedding season fast approaches, coronavirus is creating major headaches for couples and guests with existing travel reservations.
Leanne Italie , Associated Press | 2 years ago
Business Travel
Despite the opportunity, there are challenges involved in successfully putting together celebration travel. One of the biggest ones is to keep things under control with unwieldy groups, particularly if there is no designated group leader.
Maria Lenhart, Skift | 3 years ago
Cvent remains committed to bringing new products to its customers through acquisitions. By diving into the U.S. market for weddings, the event tech giant hopes to keep its platform relevant despite the friction it creates for hotels and planners alike.
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 3 years ago
South Asian destination weddings, which involve large groups and multi-night stays, are big business for a growing number of resorts and travel advisors. Succeeding in the niche requires a marriage of cultural knowledge and logistical skill.
South Asian destination weddings are a lucrative and growing travel niche, fueled by demand from affluent Indian immigrant communities in North America. However, travel advisors need to be prepared for complex challenges.
So, you wanted more meaningful experiences? Congratulations. Traveling to the wedding is now just part of your expensive obligation, which includes out-of-town showers and bachelor parties, which also eat up your two measly weeks of vacation. Financially, you may have to turn a party for someone else's love into your only summer vacation.
Rebecca Greenfield, Bloomberg | 4 years ago
While Down Under has rejected marriage for same-sex couples, equality exists three hours away in New Zealand, which claims rising numbers of international visitors choosing it as a wedding destination.
Chris Bourke and Kimberley Painter, Bloomberg | 5 years ago
Hotels
Why block out some rooms for a family gathering when you -- or at least, they -- can book the entire resort? That's a trend that luxury travel agents are seeing among the super rich. Instead of HomeAway's recent ad campaign about renting the "whole house," perhaps certain hoteliers will find it appropriate to start touting renting the whole resort.
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg | 6 years ago
A prime example of how embracing and understanding other cultures can be a win-win situation, both for businesses and the communities they serve.
Melissa Silverberg, Associated Press | 6 years ago
