[ad_1] As Phocuswright Europe 2024 opens in Barcelona, Phocuswright has published its latest consumer analysis, Spain Consumer Travel Report 2024. According to the report, for Spanish travelers, hotels remain the overall lodging of choice, with short-term rentals (STR) a distant second. However, STR usage increased considerably over the prior year, closing the gap somewhat.   Both […]

[ad_1] One lucky family will win free flights for a year, while 100 more will get a “summer dream destination” trip with Frontier Airlines’ latest giveaway. Frontier Airlines wants to help families take that dream summer vacation and will giveaway over 100 trips to make those wishes come true.   The airline’s latest sweepstakes, the […]

[ad_1] The 2024 Phocuswright Europe wrapped up Wednesday in Barcelona. The annual three-day conference in Europe drew more than 500 attendees. Wednesday’s highlights included expert discussions on how artificial intelligence is likely to shape the travel world; the ways in which hotels strive to weave in experiences as a part of their hospitality; and a […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Savannah is taking the direct-to-consumer literally as part of its tourism campaign across 11 U.S. cities. It’s not only selling the city as a place to visit but also a place to live. Dawit Habtemariam Visit Savannah is on a trolley roadshow visiting 11 American cities to promote its city as a […]

[ad_1] As England become the bookmaker’s favourite to take the European football trophy home this summer, Trip.com has seen an unprecedented rise in bookings from the UK to Germany – up 1492% compared to the same period in 2019. New research4 conducted on behalf of Trip.com shows pent-up demand for sporting events abroad. Findings indicate that […]

[ad_1] There’s plenty of noise made around big-name travel players through the industry – in the news, at conferences, in headlines, on social media – and the attention is warranted. But there’s value beyond size and household recognition. Smaller online travel sites are finding that being in a niche can actually be quite nice for […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Less talk, more data. Here’s how hotels with wellness offerings are doing, according to RLA Global, HotStats, and Truist Securities. Plus, the latest wellness concept: Ballers. Sean O’Neill Hotels increasingly consider wellness investments as travelers’ expectations evolve, but what trends are rising, and which services are the most profitable after accounting for […]

[ad_1] Representative Image   According to Sabre’s booking insights, Chinese tourists are back with a vengeance on the global tourism stage, with a 392% surge in outbound travel booked from mainland China for 2024, compared to the previous year. When you consider that, pre-pandemic, travellers from China made 155 million international trips, collectively spending to […]

[ad_1] An investment firm that holds around 11% of Southwest Airlines wants to dispose of chairman Gary Kelly and CEO Bob Jordan, calling their leadership “not up to the task of modernizing” the airline. An investment firm holding a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines is campaigning for new leadership, claiming the current combination of […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Intrepid, known for its small group adventures, is inching into providing accommodations with a new investment. It’s also working to reduce its carbon footprint by slashing flights. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Intrepid CEO Talks Emissions Cut And Investing in Travel Lodging Intrepid Travel, an operator of small group tours and adventure travel, has sought […]