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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…

Rashaad Jorden, Skift May 24th, 2024 Skift Take Members of Gen Z are hitting the road in large numbers, and here’s a look at some noteworthy trends in Gen Z travel.  Rashaad Jorden Generation Z — people born between 1997 and 2012 — is a large market in the travel industry. Skift Research revealed in a January report that…

What are the implications for AI in hospitality? We asked an expert. By David Eisen May 23, 2024 – Categories: Hospitality News, Hotels: News, Max Starkov is ubiquitous on social media. LinkedIn, specifically. If someone puts forward a take, especially related to or tangentially about hospitality technology, you can bet Starkov will respond with his own candid take—and…

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…

Four Seasons Yachts + Skift May 20th, 2024 Skift Take Beyond its innovative design ethos and distinctive service offerings, Four Seasons Yachts is making waves with a unique sales and distribution strategy built around a growing preference among affluent travelers to book trips with luxury travel advisors.  Four Seasons Yachts Driven by increased demand among…