Articles tagged “events”

Tourism

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans

Demand for international music events among Indian travelers is not only leading to outbound travel, but is also boosting the domestic music tourism industry.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 days ago

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans
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Experiences

Q&A: The Path to Scale for Events and Experiences

The global marketplace for travel experiences offers a more than $1 trillion opportunity, but the customer journey is still disjointed and cumbersome. Tours, experiences, and transportation operators can increase revenue and simplify their operations by scaling a holistic offering from end to end through a single platform.

Anchor Operating System + Skift | 1 week ago

Q&A: The Path to Scale for Events and Experiences

Announcements

What You Can Expect at Skift Global Forum East

Skift Global Forum East is back in Dubai this month and it’s the place to be for anyone involved in Middle East tourism. This year’s lineup includes CEOs, industry pioneers, and innovators shaping the future of travel across the region.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

What You Can Expect at Skift Global Forum East

Experiences

Abu Dhabi Sphere Confirmed: Second Location Outside Las Vegas

Sphere Entertainment and the Emirati government confirmed the next mega-structure will be in Abu Dhabi. But we still don't have key details like price, location or a timeline.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Abu Dhabi Sphere Confirmed: Second Location Outside Las Vegas

Experiences

India’s Upcoming Wedding Season – India Report

Nearly 5 million weddings could bring in some $70 billion. And luxury hotels are seeing an uptick in demand.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

India’s Upcoming Wedding Season – India Report

Tourism

Goa Backtracks on Hefty Fees For Destination Weddings – India Report

Goa had decided to increase its permission fee as it was receiving a large number of applications. However, the high cost could have proved a deterrent for events business.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Goa Backtracks on Hefty Fees For Destination Weddings – India Report

Announcements

Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Why Skift Global Forum is a Must-Attend Event

Looking to get management's approval for you or your team to attend the premier travel event of the year? Here's how to effectively build your case.

Nicole Meyer | 5 months ago

Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Why Skift Global Forum is a Must-Attend Event
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Online Travel

Boosting Revenue During Cultural Events: A New Era for Travel Marketing? 

If you’re heading to the latest stop on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, you will likely need to book a flight and hotel. Expedia Group recently unveiled new data highlighting how its advertising tools enhance visibility for travel partners on their sites and can augment partner revenue during popular cultural events.

Expedia Group + Skift | 7 months ago

Boosting Revenue During Cultural Events: A New Era for Travel Marketing? 

Tourism

AirAsia Gets Into Event Ticketing, But Sorry, No Taylor Swift Tickets

A whole year has passed since Tony Fernandes declared his superapp would exclusively focus on travel, and so far, he seems to be sticking to the script.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 months ago

AirAsia Gets Into Event Ticketing, But Sorry, No Taylor Swift Tickets

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Digs Deeper Into the Affordable Housing Issue

What down market? These short-term rental startups just raised multimillion dollar rounds.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 10 months ago

Airbnb Digs Deeper Into the Affordable Housing Issue