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Sean O’Neill, Skift January 9th, 2024 at 8:00 AM EST Skift Take We predicted the new brand would be named Livsmart based on trademark filings. Our next prediction is that there will be rapid uptake of this brand given trends in the extended-stay market.  Sean O’Neill Hilton has named its newest hotel brand LivSmart Studios by Hilton,…

These trailblazers are working toward more inclusive tourism experiences for all travelers. BY SOPHIE MORGAN January 19, 2024 In the ever-evolving world of accessible travel, where the horizons of exploration are so often limited by systemic barriers and attitudinal hurdles, a profound transformation is taking place. Thanks to the relentless dedication of a selection of individuals…

Accor Group + Skift January 8th, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST Skift Take What are the emerging trends and issues shaping the future of travel? We surveyed our Skift Global Forum East audience of more than 600 travel executives to determine what industry leaders think about top-of-mind subjects.  Accor Group This sponsored content was created…

Seth Borko, Skift January 18th, 2024 at 10:30 AM EST Skift Take Revenue growth will finally decelerate from red-hot growth. But that’s not a sign of weakness. it’s a return to normal – and that’s a good thing.  Seth Borko Will 2024 be a Goldilocks year for the global travel industry? We’ve gone from “too cold” during the…

From Algerian sweets to Tunisian snacks to a mind-altering ham sandwich, go beyond the tropes and the tourist traps on this itinerary. BY AUSTIN BUSH JANUARY 12, 2024 Yes, Paris is the City of Light, and a city that actually, really delivers on all the cliches. But it’s also a big, bustling, intimidating metropolis with all the…

These soups are just what you need to chase away the winter chill. BY JARRETT MELENDEZ January 26, 2023  I’ve never met a Mexican soup I didn’t love. when I was growing up, soup was constantly on the menu at home because it was something my mom could easily make a lot of at once so…

Dreaming of an island escape? From Barbados to Saint Lucia, there’s a perfect island for every traveler. BY BRIAN MAJOR January 8, 2024 I’ve been fortunate to travel widely across the Caribbean over the last 30 years. I’m also a descendant of Caribbean people, so many folks assume I’ve visited every island. Not likely—the Caribbean consists of 28…

These all-inclusive resort properties punch above their price. BY CHARLIE HOBBS December 27, 2023 A lot rests on the all-inclusive resort. In making your reservation, you are putting all of your vacation’s meals, excursions, and entertainment in the hands of one single property. Accordingly, the price tags are often large ones—although this ballooned upfront fee is…

On an Alaska Airline flight Friday, a refrigerator-sized piece of the plane fell off the Boeing aircraft mid-flight. BY RACHEL CHANG January 11, 2024  How airlines are responding As of now, it’s unclear how long the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft will remain grounded. The sudden halt immediately affected airlines using the aircraft, especially United and Alaska, the…

Vernon, Vermont Every Saturday morning, this microbakery fills up with freshly baked pastries and sourdough breads. BORN IN UTAH, NATALIA MEIJOME spent a large portion of her childhood in her father’s original hometown of Buenos Aires. She created this most unusual bakery as an homage to the Argentine panaderías she loved as a child. In lieu of a full-scale…