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Food and Drink

Defining a New Era of Food Tourism: Latest Skift Research

Food tourism is one trend that we don’t see ever going away, but it will never stop evolving. Destinations and other stakeholders need to understand what it means today in order to reap the benefits food tourists can bring.
Meghan Carty | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Why Are So Many South Korean Travel Agencies Closing?

Korean tour agencies got a harsh wakeup call last year. This year, they must prove they have a reason to exist alongside foreign online travel agencies and booming travel startups.
Youjin Lee | 6 years ago
Business Travel

TUI's Big Play in Tours and Activities

When someone with the scale of TUI gets serious about something, you know it's a big deal. Now that it has got the right technology, it should be an easy win for a company with such a massive customer base.
Patrick Whyte | 6 years ago
Business Travel

What Went Wrong at Thomas Cook in 2018?

Thomas Cook might have been a victim of circumstance but it probably hasn't helped itself. It is caught between the asset-heavy approach of TUI and smaller, more nimble online rivals. It needs to get its house in order to ensure it doesn't keep repeating the same mistakes.
Patrick Whyte | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Vegans Find New Options as Part of Next Wave of Food Tourism

Tour operators only launch tours that they see demand for, and in Intrepid Travel's case, there's no question that vegan travelers appreciate the attention and effort to design food tours that are just as delicious as any other.
Dan Peltier | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Rome Tour Bus Restriction Stirs Europe's Latest Overtourism Controversy

Tour buses bring thousands of people to Rome each day, but many increasingly run on cleaner fuels than their passenger car counterparts. Buses also replace some of those cars and probably know the traffic laws better than the average driver, another reason that has us scratching our heads at Rome's plan.
Dan Peltier | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Tour Operators Push Off-Season Deals to Counter Overtourism

Tour operators addressing overtourism have essentially gone mainstream in recent years as more travelers have demanded alternatives to crowded city centers. In 2019, we will likely see more companies step in to do the right thing.
Dan Peltier | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Equinox Will Launch Luxury Tours in 2019 as New Hotels Open

If it ends up being successful, and we don't see any red flags why it wouldn't be, Equinox will have a value proposition not many travel brands can touch: an exclusive place to work out, sleep, and explore the world.
Dan Peltier | 6 years ago