Choosing the wrong travel companions can lead to stress and ruin a trip. Learn the four types of travelers to avoid—from the constant complainer to the overly demanding—and get tips for picking the perfect partners for a memorable, stress-free vacation. Don’t let a difficult travel companion turn your dream vacation into a stressful ordeal. Read …
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The times have changed and so are the ways on how to plan a magical vacation. Families searching for Disney travel agents near me are actually looking for dependable people who can help them make their Disney experiences come true. Boardwalk Travel Agency opens this dream career path for individuals who are zealous enough to …
New York City. A place where dreams take flight. Skyscrapers touch the sky. Streets buzz with life. Energy pulses through every corner. Whether you’re a native or just captivated by its charm, New York has a magnetic pull. It’s a city of dreamers, artists, and adventurers. Let’s dive into some quotes that capture the spirit …
In addition to open communication, compromise, and a strong emotional connection, quality time is key to a happy, long-lasting relationship. A previous post featured a couple, Beth and Andrew Nydic, who shared that one of their secrets for a good marriage of over 20 years is spending quality time with one another. Doing so allows …
One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia. Embark on a transformative odyssey of self-discovery with Elizabeth Gilbert’s enchanting memoir, “Eat, Pray, Love.” This captivating New York Times bestseller invites readers to join Gilbert on her courageous journey across Italy, India, and Indonesia as she fearlessly confronts heartbreak, rediscovers her passions, and ultimately …
A New Approach to Regulating the Airline Industry. Embark on a transformative journey with our comprehensive guide, “How to Fix Flying,” and discover groundbreaking strategies to revolutionize the airline industry. Experience the pinnacle of innovation and policy reform that promises a future of seamless, passenger-centric air travel. Dive deeper into the full report to explore …
The Bahamas, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture, welcomes tourists with open arms. However, visitors should be aware of the local laws, particularly regarding alcohol consumption. The legal drinking age is set at 18, aligning with the age of majority when Bahamians gain voting rights and military eligibility. This reflects the societal trust …
“The Camino Way: Lessons in Leadership from a Walk Across Spain” by Victor Prince is a captivating blend of adventure and leadership insights that will leave you inspired and enlightened. If you’re looking for a book that combines the magic of a pilgrimage with valuable leadership lessons, keep reading to discover the transformative journey of …
Travel fintech trends to watch in 2023 David Doctor, EVP of payments at Amadeus and CEO of Outpayce (Amadeus’ new payments business), wrote a post on how the travel industry might benefit from advances in fintech and, conversely, where can the fintech sector find new growth opportunities in the travel industry. He highlights 4 topics: …
Two Airport Tech startups to watch in 2023 I’m sure that by now, you’ve all seen countless articles on the 10 or 25 predictions that will define 2023, a few of them recycled from previous years. To not fall behind, I thought long and hard on this one and could only come up with two …
Nature all around you? Launched in 2021, Raus provides users with a platform for nature-based stays. The German startup announced a new category focused on families, groups, and companies. In addition to this news, the company has received an additional €3 million in funding—all of which will be used for growth initiatives. The platform is …
Asia’s big bounce back Tourism revenue dropped right around the world in 2020 (we needn’t explain why) but Asia-Pacific was hit the hardest, feeling a drop of about 59%. However, the region has bounced back and is now actually looking like it’ll be the first market to recover. The region might have taken longer to …
Robots at the airport. Aeroporto di Roma has adopted a new fully autonomous delivery robot. This means air passengers can scan a QR code to purchase F&B and retail items at the airport and get them delivered right up to the gate in a digital and completely frictionless experience. This is part of their long-term …
Aero’s premium airline secures $50 million. It seems that luxury air travel is picking up pace. Not only have we seen airlines stepping up the levels of luxury available, enhanced sitting and sleeping provisions, but also the rise of premium air travel. Aero Technologies, a premium private jet operator has raised $50 million in Series …
Berlin, NYC and Dublin sold out for the summer. This summer, business travel is booming. Not only are companies enjoying that staff can travel more freely again, but employees are also taking the chance to stay longer and convert business trips into workcations. Recent research by AltoVita shows that some cities are now ‘sold out’ …
Sequoia warns founders of ‘Crucible Moment’ and advises how to avoid the Death Spiral In past crises, Sequoia has shared influential memos such as “R.I.P. Good Times” in 2008 and the “Black Swan” memo in Covid 2020. Sequoia is now back with another warning: “Adapting To Endure”, a 52-page deck (not behind a paywall) about …
You saw this term everywhere in the past year: SPACs. The bright people from TNMT did a deep dive into the hype and now they launched a report sharing their findings around the topic – here is what they published. Got an idea about sustainable tourism? Want to discover the potential of space technologies? The …
Skift Aviation Forum 2022 will take place in-person in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from across the airline industry to discuss the future of aviation. Join us for a day of fast-paced, deep dive conversations into the business of aviation, combining Skift’s editorial viewpoint, extensive research insights, and broader travel …
The largest creative business event in the global travel industry. Skift Global Forum 2022 — the flagship global conference on the business of travel — will return as a full scale in-person event in NYC and broadcast online globally.
Join us as Skift editors and research analysts speak with leaders across tourism to explore what actions they have taken towards their sustainability goals, what we can learn from their experiences, how they are hoping to scale these initiatives across travel, and what all of travel can do to truly create a more equitable industry …
Exploring What’s Next For Accommodations: The Great Merging. Join us May 11-12 in-person in New York City, as Skift editors and research analysts consider lodging’s future with a room full of the industry’s leading minds across hospitality and short-term rentals. It will be an event to remember in this unique time across travel.
Join Skift editors and research analysts for this online-only event as we dive into discussions with the leaders across travel who are spearheading travel loyalty’s new frontier as we look to define the new needs for consumers and the innovations that will lead in this competitive landscape. Join Us on April 21 for the Skift …
The state of venture funding Redpoint Ventures published an interesting deck on the state of venture funding as public and private markets recalibrate. Travel retailers must understand the messiness of human decision making Ogilvy’s Vice Chairman Rory Sutherland addresses the relationship between tech and psychology in the travel industry. Travel companies must understand how human …
The pandemic changed how we live, that’s a fact, but a lot has been said about how it also highlighted inequalities. In travel, this has been even louder, with many luxury-travel brands not only growing but thriving during the pandemic. We are talking about private jets, superyachts and private-islands. The world is using 3 million …
Inspired by the Workation trend seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, here is the first “Work from Wherever Index”. The rank has been published by Kayak after analyzing different data points from 111 countries and showing the best countries where travelers can combine productive working conditions and opportunities for travel adventures. Go, digital nomads! Acting just …
Mews just announced that Salesforce Ventures has made a strategic investment and that they will be expanding in Europe and in the US, increasing their headcount by over 90% in 2022. Well, I guess it’s safe to say that Mews has big ambitions for next year. Norse Atlantic Airways is definitely building up some momentum …
The Dutch lodging company CitizenM has raised $1 billion to speed up their expansion. According to their CEO, more than half of the money will be used to add new hotels. Interesting to read Rafat Ali’s post expanding on the things that get him excited about the travel industry during its comeback. What excites you …
Bordeaux and Valencia are 2022 European Capitals of Smart Tourism. This is a recognition for their great performance in four categories: accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation along with cultural heritage and creativity. Ok, let’s say they are the new role models – at least in Europe. Would you like to have someone in charge of designing the …
Benchmarks on how to build and scale to $100 million in ARR What should my gross margin be? How much should I be spending on R&D as a % of revenue? How does my growth rate compare to peers in the market? What does “typical” and “best-in-class” look like? Entrepreneurs would love to have answers …
Things might have been challenging for the team at Kiwi.com this past week: First, Ryanair accused them of issuing fake boarding passes. Now, KLM sent a letter asking them to stop selling their tickets. Sojern and WBR Insights published a new report entitled “How Travel Marketers Are Activating Digital Advertising in 2021”. This called my …
Hotel marketing, revenue management, and software and technology solutions all play a valuable role in the successful management of modern hotels, so it is worth taking the time to optimize your approach. In this article, you find essential Hotel marketing, revenue management and software and technology tips for successful modern hotel management.
Still on the effects of the pandemic, TravelPerk will go hybrid, combining remote and in-person work formats. In an article from this week, the TravelPerk’s CEO Avi Meir shares more about how this will look like – and where the decision came from. When we look at the global scene for travel tech, seems like …