Articles tagged “football”

Tourism

Las Vegas Tourism Post-Super Bowl: ‘Stakes are Higher’

Las Vegas needs to find more events to keep up its momentum and success in sports tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Las Vegas Tourism Post-Super Bowl: ‘Stakes are Higher’

Tourism

Travel Bookings to Miami Surge as Messi Plays in Copa America Final

Argentines are going to be out in droves to see their team play for the championship. It'll be a boost for international tourism to the U.S.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Travel Bookings to Miami Surge as Messi Plays in Copa America Final

Podcasts

Europe Grapples With Extreme Heat

Today's podcast looks at an extremely hot Europe, Euro 2024's appeal to Asian travelers, and JetBlue's baggage shift.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Europe Grapples With Extreme Heat

Tourism

FIFA World Cup 2026: Big Reveal of Host Cities Is Coming Soon

FIFA's 2026 World Cup schedule announcement on February 4 will shape the future of tourism in 16 North American cities.

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Big Reveal of Host Cities Is Coming Soon

Hotels

Saudi Arabia Wants to Host the World Cup

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Saudi Arabia’s World Cup hopes, Hilton’s travel trends, and China’s airlines boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia Wants to Host the World Cup

Airlines

Skift India Report: Cathay Pacific’s Plan to Profit From India’s Aviation Boom

As one of the airlines worst affected by the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is identifying significant growth opportunities as part of its post-Covid recovery phase.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: Cathay Pacific’s Plan to Profit From India’s Aviation Boom

Tourism

Women’s World Cup Ignites Aussie Tourism Surge, Led by U.S. Visitors

After years of strict lockdowns, Australia has a run of international sporting events which will support the nation's tourism return.

Jess Wade, Skift | 1 year ago

Women’s World Cup Ignites Aussie Tourism Surge, Led by U.S. Visitors

Experiences

Travel Brands Woo Customers with Bucket List Sports Events

Digital ticketing solutions for tours and attractions are seeing sports events emerge as a winning category for customer engagement as travelers continue to plan around bucket-list events.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Travel Brands Woo Customers with Bucket List Sports Events

Tourism

Fans Take First Trip to Istanbul for Champions League Final: ‘Worth Every Penny’

Tourists came, they spent, they left. Now, Istanbul's goal is that they come back and tell their friends.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Fans Take First Trip to Istanbul for Champions League Final: ‘Worth Every Penny’

News Blog

Qatar’s World Cup to Benefit Hyatt and Accor Most: Analyst

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starts in five days, and Qatar is struggling to have enough lodging to house an expected 1.2 million football fans. Qatar has only about 31,000 hotel rooms, according to benchmarking service STR, though Qatar Tourism says it has more hotels opening this month in time for the event —…

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago