Author: Abhay Negi

Boutique Group + Skift June 7th, 2024 Skift Take The luxury travel market is shifting from sheer opulence to authenticity, reflecting a growing demand among affluent travelers for meaningful, culturally rich experiences.  Boutique Group This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. Ultra-luxury travel bookings are outpacing those for traditional luxury tourism…

Jesse Chase-Lubitz, Skift June 10th, 2024 Skift Take This summer, the Mediterranean island of Mallorca finds itself grappling with an age-old question: How much tourism is too much? What’s notable is that the protests have spread to areas far from the coastal centers because tourism has, too.  Jesse Chase-Lubitz Mallorca, long a magnet for sun-seekers…

Just like pairing food and wine, choosing the right menu items for your new robot co-workers to serve can make or break your futuristic food venture. By Tara Fitzpatrick  May 22, 2024 Students staying up late at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Greensboro can now head to a pizza vending machine in a room just…

We got an exclusive look at Islas Secas’s 8,300-square-foot vacation rental. May 24, 2024 By ABBY MONTANEZ  Islas Secas in Panama has become a hot spot for travelers craving an off-the-grid getaway. Now, the private island resort has added a new villa for guests, and Robb Report got a first look inside. Set within the surrounding cliffs, Casa Cavada can be fully rented…

Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was a rare instance of turbulence resulting in a death. By Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita Suhartono The seatbelt sign came on moments after the plane started shaking, but, for some, it was too late. “Whoever wasn’t buckled down, they were just launched into the air within the cabin,” said Dzafran Azmir, who was among…

Jesse Chase-Lubitz, Skift May 31st, 2024 Skift Take Tampere is only the latest Finnish city to market itself as eco-friendly, and there’s definitely something to it. But a report published by the City of Helsinki found the Finnish tourism sector’s emissions are 80% higher than the EU average.  Jesse Chase-Lubitz Tampere, a southern Finnish city…

All your questions about about airplane turbulence, answered. BY CONNOR STURGES May 23, 2024 We’ve all been there. You’re cruising through the clouds at high altitude, excitement building for all your adventures ahead until—*ding*—the seatbelt sign flashes on, warning that the journey may be a little bumpier than you’d hoped. But sometimes, turbulence is more severe…

Rural properties with on-site farms and activities are winning over culinary-driven travelers while a few city stays stand out. SINGLE THREAD The best part of having easy access to quality food, drink, and accommodations under one roof is flexibility. At hotels with inviting cafes, restaurants, and bars, you don’t have to venture far for a…

Dawit Habtemariam and Sean O’Neill, Skift May 21st, 2024 Skift Take Albania, Tanzania, Indonesia, Egypt, and El Salvador have been named the most-improved emerging economies for enabling travel and tourism development since 2019. Here are some insights.  Dawit Habtemariam and Sean O’Neil The world’s most developed countries continue to dominate tourism but we’ve just gotten…

By Kathakali Nandi May 15, 2024 Consumers’ travel intent is holding strong this year, buoyed by a robust labor market, a recent study has revealed. The momentum is expected to continue this year, with the strong labor market empowering travelers to embrace more experiences. The travel sector is breaking boundaries this year as passenger traffic surges…