Articles tagged “miami”

Tourism

Stonewall National Museum Ends Membership With Visit Florida

A tourist attraction has cut ties with Visit Florida over its LGTBQ Travel removal. It's only one but more could follow, putting pressure on the organization to change course.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Stonewall National Museum Ends Membership With Visit Florida

Short-Term Rentals

Miami Is Set Up For a Surge in Airbnbs

The increase in the past four years is more than what was seen in the 30 years leading up to 2020.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 9 months ago

Miami Is Set Up For a Surge in Airbnbs

Hotels

How to Run a $7.5 Billion Luxury Hotel Portfolio: Inside Gencom’s Strategy

Karim Alibhai's began his career at a Best Western motel. In the decades since, his firm Gencom has bought, sold, and developed eight Ritz-Carltons and dozens of other luxury hotels. Here's his formula.

Sean O'Neill | 10 months ago

How to Run a $7.5 Billion Luxury Hotel Portfolio: Inside Gencom’s Strategy

News Blog

Marriott Bonvoy Launches Miami App-Based City Tour

Marriott Bonvoy has launched a self-paced walking tour, Capture the City Miami, curated in partnership with Greater Miami and Miami Beach and local fashion blogger Daniela Ramirez.  Available as a mobile app, the tour showcases an interactive map with tips and content created by Ramirez, aka @nany. Developed as part of the Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty program, the walking tour can be…

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Cruises

Royal Caribbean: ‘Exceptionally Strong’ Demand, Lifts Forecast by a Third

While consumer spending was key for Royal Caribbean's first quarter, demand across the board has led the company to its highest-ever revenue in the second quarter.

Jess Wade, Skift | 1 year ago

Royal Caribbean: ‘Exceptionally Strong’ Demand, Lifts Forecast by a Third

Cruises

7 Facts about Royal Caribbean’s New Icon of the Seas

While her size is making headlines, it is her sustainability efforts that should be applauded.

Jess Wade, Skift | 1 year ago

7 Facts about Royal Caribbean’s New Icon of the Seas

Short-Term Rentals

Miami Rentals Not So Hot This Summer

Miami's short-term rental market is experiencing a decline due to factors such as a slowdown in post-Covid vacation demand, government hostility towards the LGBTQ community, and travelers' financial constraints caused by inflation.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 year ago

Business Travel

American Airlines Hits Smaller Hubs With Steeper Airfares Through Legacy Channels

Erratic airfares will likely be a theme over the course of the year. The question is how damaging, reputationally speaking, will the settling down period be for American Airlines, compared to the financial gains — short or long term.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

American Airlines Hits Smaller Hubs With Steeper Airfares Through Legacy Channels

Airlines

Lufthansa Now Lets Passengers Bid for Seat Upgrades Until the Last Minute

Live auctions have been around for a while, but this is the first time a major airline is testing the waters, and leaving the chance to upgrade so late. It won't appeal to larger corporations, but the blended travel market could make a perfect fit.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Lufthansa Now Lets Passengers Bid for Seat Upgrades Until the Last Minute

Business Travel

Blueground Sees Short-Term Rental Boost From Those Fleeing Political Turmoil

The proptech startup says its latest Miami opening highlights demand for shorter stay accommodation from those traveling for political reasons, not just contract workers and digital nomads.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago