Articles tagged “world cup”

Podcasts

Accor’s Ambitions, G Adventures’ New Brand and Morocco’s World Cup Prep

Today's podcast looks at Accor’s brand bulk, G Adventures’ solo outing, and Morocco’s World Cup caution.

Accor’s Ambitions, G Adventures’ New Brand and Morocco’s World Cup Prep

Tourism

Morocco Tourism Minister on Hosting The FIFA World Cup: ‘Overtourism Will be a Challenge’

Morocco is spending $5 billion to be World Cup-ready, but in doing so, it is putting itself at risk of overtourism in the busiest areas.

Morocco Tourism Minister on Hosting The FIFA World Cup: ‘Overtourism Will be a Challenge’

Podcasts

Spirit’s Rough Quarter, New Junk Fees Ban and Saudi’s World Cup Plans

Today's podcast looks at Spirit's promise of change, Biden's new efforts for families booking flights, and Saudi Arabia's hefty World Cup bid.

Spirit’s Rough Quarter, New Junk Fees Ban and Saudi’s World Cup Plans

Tourism

Sports Tourism’s Moment: Real Life, No Screens, Big Money

In-person sporting events are some of the last great communal gathering spots. We travel en masse to take-in competition, cheer on our teams and experience life. As a result, sports tourism has become an absolute economic juggernaut for the travel industry. In the immortal words of Jerry Maguire - Show Me The Money!

Sports Tourism’s Moment: Real Life, No Screens, Big Money

Tourism

Online Travel Companies See Surge in Sports Tourism in India – India Report

Indian travelers are combining their love for sports with increased spending power to experience major sporting events live. To better understand the trend in sports tourism, Skift reached out to online travel companies - here's what they're seeing.

Online Travel Companies See Surge in Sports Tourism in India – India Report

Podcasts

World Cup Tickets: Corporations Are Beating the Fans

Today's podcast looks at early World Cup losses, Disney’s park dependence, and the Gulf’s coming unified visa.

World Cup Tickets: Corporations Are Beating the Fans

Business Travel

World Cup Tickets Will Go to Corporations, Not Fans

The visitor profile for World Cup 2026 is trending toward corporate group travelers. Individual tourists are being left out.

World Cup Tickets Will Go to Corporations, Not Fans

Podcasts

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

Today's podcast looks at Atlanta's Michelin deal, JetBlue's quarterly earnings, and how Amadeus uses AI.

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

Tourism

Atlanta Tourism Chief Talks World Cup, $1 Million Deal With Michelin Guide

If the best teams play in Atlanta for the World Cup, it could be the home base for thousands of fans.

Atlanta Tourism Chief Talks World Cup, $1 Million Deal With Michelin Guide

Tourism

Ask Skift: Do Sporting Events Boost Tourism?

Many destinations believe hosting major sporting events can help increase tourism. We looked into several examples.

Ask Skift: Do Sporting Events Boost Tourism?