Articles tagged “experiential”

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

Cruises

Royal Caribbean CEO’s Premium Push: Better Pricing, Shorter Cruises, Younger Passengers

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO Jason Liberty has a strategy to push his customer base upmarket. Liberty believes there's more willingness among consumers to pay more for premium leisure travel than previously assumed.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago

Royal Caribbean CEO’s Premium Push: Better Pricing, Shorter Cruises, Younger Passengers

Tourism

How India Can Boost Sports Tourism – India Report

Indian travelers want to experience live events. But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

How India Can Boost Sports Tourism – India Report
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Online Travel

Redefining Hotel Search for Travel’s Experiential Era

The newest generation of AI technology is unshackling the hospitality industry from traditional search and booking. Anna Jaffe, CEO at Mobi.ai, unpacks her predictions for search's future and how hotels can better understand travelers’ needs through natural language interfaces and innovative search capabilities.

Mobi Systems, Inc + Skift | 2 months ago

Redefining Hotel Search for Travel’s Experiential Era

Online Travel

Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?

Travelers are increasingly eager to spend money on experiences than possessions, but that's far from the only reason why travel brands are eager to invest in the sector. They see an industry that's showing no signs of slowing down.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?

Airlines

Indian Carriers’ Share in International Travel Surges – India Report

Indian airlines are accounting for a larger share in international traffic to and from India. However, this is likely in part due to the government's restriction on additional bilateral flying rights.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Indian Carriers’ Share in International Travel Surges – India Report

Experiences

The Shift in Luxury Travel Experiences

Luxury travel is evolving beyond traditional splurges with adventure and experiences driving the trend.

Saniya Zanpure | 2 months ago

The Shift in Luxury Travel Experiences

Experiences

Airbnb-Backed Tiqets Talks AI, Profits, and Scaling Travel Experiences

Tiqets CEO Laurens Leurink says sales of travel experiences are booming. Gen Z and Millennials want cultural engagement, not checklist sightseeing. So with some help from AI, Tiqets has recently quadrupled its sales without adding staff.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 months ago

Airbnb-Backed Tiqets Talks AI, Profits, and Scaling Travel Experiences

Experiences

Marriott and MGM Resorts Loyalty Tie-Up Goes Live

Marriott's strategic move not only aims to boost hotel revenue but also provides travelers with loyalty redemption opportunities for MGM Resorts entertainment.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Marriott and MGM Resorts Loyalty Tie-Up Goes Live

Cruises

Lindblad and Disney to Boost Marketing of National Geographic Cruises

A greatly expanded marketing deal with Disney's National Geographic brand, plus record earnings and revenue, might steer Lindblad Expedition into new waters for potential acquisition.

Sean O'Neill | 9 months ago

Lindblad and Disney to Boost Marketing of National Geographic Cruises