[ad_1] Soho House, the global membership club for creative people, has announced plans to open its first House in Japan in 2026. Soho House Tokyo will be located in the Aoyama district – close to Omotesando – and provide a space for members who are connected to, or work in the creative industries to eat, […]

[ad_1] In the third major consolidation in business travel in just three months, Barcelona-based travel management company TravelPerk is acquiring one of its competitors – Chicago-based AmTrav – in a deal that brings together two of corporate travel’s most forthright leaders, TravelPerk co-founder and CEO Avi Meir and AmTrav co-founder and CEO Jeff Klee. TravelPerk is […]

[ad_1] Skift Take New York City has only approved a couple of thousand host registrations, and all for reservations where the host is present during the stay. That’s great news for neighborhoods sick of house parties and illegal hotels, and dour news for tourists and short-term rental platforms. Dennis Schaal Roughly nine months since New […]

[ad_1] Accor and LVMH have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express, a legendary House synonymous for more than a century with the most exclusive travel experiences.  Since the inaugural voyage of its train in 1883, Orient Express has been taking the discovery of the world to new heights for clients […]

[ad_1] Travel content is blowing up on social media. Whether it’s stunning shots, real-time updates or travel tips, there’s no shortage of ways for travel pros to connect with customers, partners and suppliers to boost their profile and profits.  But where do you begin? What travel topics are trending and grabbing attention right now? How […]

[ad_1] Skift Take For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it’s telling global travelers, “Your turn!” And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal. Peden […]

[ad_1] Formerly a sleepy fisher island with only a handful of beachfront huts to stay in, Koh Samui has seen the arrival of luxurious hotels like Thai Fight Hotel, which caters to travellers keen for an authentic Thai experience. Learn more about the hotel’s unique concept and also get a flavour of dinner at The […]

[ad_1] Canary Technologies, which provides guest management solutions for hotels, has closed a $50 million Series C funding round – bringing its total funding to date to nearly $100 million. The round was led by global software investor Insight Partners, which also led the company’s Series B in 2022, with participation from existing investors F-Prime […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Minor, with 540 hotels, aims to solidify its position as a major player. Expect it to expand its portfolio by 200 hotels by 2026, possibly through some M&A. Sean O’Neill Minor International runs 540 hotels and aims to grow that count about a third by 2026. “In the next three years, our […]

[ad_1] Virtuoso®, the global leader in luxury and experiential travel, has released survey findings that offer a glimpse into the preferences of the world’s savviest cruisers. Drawing on the expertise of more than 300 professional travel advisors who specialise in cruising, Virtuoso found that 58 percent believe it will emerge as the strongest tourism sector in 2024-2025, surpassing land-only experiences. […]