Articles tagged “experiential”

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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 | 5 days 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 | 1 month 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 | 7 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 | 7 months ago

Lindblad and Disney to Boost Marketing of National Geographic Cruises

News Blog

IDEAS: Destination Canada Launches New Winter Pickleball Spa

Destination Canada has launched the the DinkDunk Pickleball Spa, the world’s first pop-up winter pickleball spa. Credit: Destination Canada The experience will give visitors the opportunity to take part in a game of America's fastest growing sport, followed by a cold plunge inspired by the latest wellness trend taking hold of the internet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPehPlxh1MY A…

Adam Stacey | 8 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Foster + Partners Reveal Concept Art for Saudi Arabia’s Expo 2025 Model Village

Foster + Partners has released concept images of its design for the pavilion for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Expo 2025, taking place in Osaka, Japan. Credit: Foster + Partners The pavilion will be located on the Yumeshima waterfront, and has been designed to create a ‘spatial experience that echoes the exploration of Saudi…

Adam Stacey | 10 months ago

Experiences

Las Vegas Sphere: Launch Costs Eclipse Revenues in High-Stakes Gamble

The Sphere, headlined by iconic Irish rock band U2, is quite the spectacle. But whether it will be a profitable spectacle isn't in the cards yet.

Selene Brophy | 11 months ago

Las Vegas Sphere: Launch Costs Eclipse Revenues in High-Stakes Gamble