Articles tagged “usa”

Tourism

Indians Splurge Twice as Much on Weddings as on 18 Years of Education

In India, weddings get the grand stage while education waits in the wings.

Indians Splurge Twice as Much on Weddings as on 18 Years of Education

Tourism

India Shows Big Gains as U.S. Travel Source – India Report

Driven by an increase in spending power, Indians are traveling to the U.S. in huge numbers. Gains are further boosted by major sporting events held in the U.S., as Indian sports fans are willing to travel far for events.

India Shows Big Gains as U.S. Travel Source – India Report

Short-Term Rentals

July 4 Vacation Rentals Surge at Atlantic Beaches But Soften in Cities: Exclusive

Delaware and Maryland beaches along with other U.S. coastal hotspots are seeing spikes in bookings for short-term rentals and vacation homes during the upcoming holiday weekend, according to exclusive data from AirDNA.

July 4 Vacation Rentals Surge at Atlantic Beaches But Soften in Cities: Exclusive

Hotels

Forecasters Cut Outlook for Hotel Demand – Even Luxury Is Slowing Down

There are economic pressures and segment-specific challenges, such as growing supply in the luxury market.

Forecasters Cut Outlook for Hotel Demand – Even Luxury Is Slowing Down

Hotels

Top Hotel CEOs Explain Their Bets on Group Bookings, AI, and India

Execs at the major hotel groups have a broadly upbeat outlook as they turn to AI to offset staffing shortages and enhance the guest experience.

Top Hotel CEOs Explain Their Bets on Group Bookings, AI, and India

Tourism

America’s Best-Paid Tourism Marketers

Many tourism board CEOs command high compensation. Here's Skift's first major look at the pay packages of U.S. destination marketing executives.

America’s Best-Paid Tourism Marketers

Tourism

Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research

It's a post-pandemic world, but most Americans don't feel their dream getaways have become more attainable. Brands would be wise to understand that sentiment as they compete to sell travel in the marketplace.

Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research

Tourism

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

The U.S. government is putting more financial resources toward cutting its excessive visa wait times. Let's hope it gets the job done.

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

Hotels

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Oyo's IPO has been in focus for years. Its profitability and subsequent stable situation is indicative of the robust Indian hotel industry.

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Tourism

Here Comes the Sun. The Eclipse Is This Year’s Top Travel Phenomenon

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass diagonally across the U.S., from south to east, promising a tourism surge.

Here Comes the Sun. The Eclipse Is This Year’s Top Travel Phenomenon