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The Woman Traveler – Key Data and Insights: Skift Research 2024 Athira Thoppil, Skift October 14th, 2024 Skift Take Women are reshaping travel as key decision-makers, prioritizing meaningful, independent experiences.  Athira Thoppil Women travelers are a dominant force in the travel industry, and their influence is far-reaching: 82% of all travel decisions are made by…

Global business travel to recover sooner than expected: WTTC Corporate travel spending will surpass pre-pandemic levels by 6.2% this year, rising to a record $1.5 trillion, with the U.S. leading other countries. Published Oct. 11, 2024 Jenna Walters Reporter Dive Brief: Dive Insight: In 2024, business travel spending in the U.S. will be 13.4% above…

Hilton projects 2025 to be year of ‘travel maximizer’ by Kathakali Nandi October 3, 2024 – Categories: Featured, Hospitality News, Hotels: News, This year so far has been the ‘Year of the Great Recharge,’ where sleep retreats’ popularity soared, mindful drinking increased in popularity and wellness-themed guest rooms took off. Today, as the post-pandemic leisure travel boom normalizes, travelers…

HOSPITALITY – Beyond the Check-In: Unveiling the Future of Luxury Hotels The future of hotels is here, and it’s serving more than just pillow mints. From tech-savvy rooms that know your playlist to sustainable rooftop beehives, the industry is rewriting the guest experience in ways you can’t imagine. Want to know how your next stay…

HOSPITALITY – Luxury Travel: It’s Not About the Destination, It’s About How It Makes You Feel September 12, 2024 The age of luxury travel isn’t just about plush pillows and fancy champagne anymore. It’s about how the experience shifts your perspective, fuels your story, and stays with you long after you’ve unpacked. My latest article…

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet Justin Dawes, Skift September 12th, 2024 at 12:46 PM EDT Skift Take Google is making a big step toward a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. And it beat competitor Apple in announcing plans to enable a digital passport.  Justin Dawes Google…

HOTELS – Good News for Deal-Seekers This Fall: Travel Demand Has Softened 2024 The post-pandemic rush seems finally to be easing, which has airfares lower and hotels offering more inducements to book. While high-income travelers are still jet-setting abroad for luxury experiences, other consumers have been cutting back on travel spending to meet the high…

Japan to Introduce U.S.-Style Electronic Travel Authorization: 71 Nations Affected Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift September 6th, 2024 at 6:40 AM EDT Skift Take Think travel to Japan is a breeze? Time to bid sayonara to that idea! Your Japan trip just got an upgrade in red tape.  Peden Doma Bhutia Japan has been known for…

More Luxury Hotels Are Hopping on the Bunk Bed Bandwagon. Here’s Why. Bunk-style accommodations have become a playful and cost-effective alternative for travelers. Published on August 20, 2024 By Abby Montanez  Courtesy of Beaverbrook Luxury resorts are betting big on . . . bunk beds?  Dorm-style sleeping arrangements are in high demand at hotels, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. As…

Africa’s action plan for adventure travel By Dorine Reinstein | Jul 29, 2024 | Guests can swim at a number of nearby waterfalls when staying at GweGwe Beach Lodge in the Mkambati Nature Reserve, South Africa. Photo Credit: Natural Selection Dorine Reinstein Adventure tourism has been a growing niche in the travel industry, with the global market…