Direct U.S. Flights to Cape Town and 5 Other Tourism Trends This Week


Skift Take

This week in tourism, new flights to Cape Town will make visiting the region easier than ever and the CEO of Silverseas discusses responsible travel. Plus, be sure to check out Skift Research’s latest report, where we analyze language for new insights into overtourism.

Tourism News Weekly Roundup

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines tourism trends. For all of our weekend roundups, go here.
First Direct U.S. Flights to Cape Town in 15 Years Will Be Boon to Tourism: United’s plan to launch direct flights between New York and Cape Town, South Africa, is a potential bonanza for tourism in the city and the wider region. Now local operators are holding thumbs the seasonal route becomes year-round. Skift Forum Europe: Silversea CEO