Bailey Schulz

Cruises

Full Video: Ritz-Carlton Thinks Yacht Travel Is the New Luxury Goldmine

Forget mega-cruises. Luxury yacht travel is tourism’s next frontier, and Ritz-Carlton wants to own it. As the UAE positions itself as the next Las Vegas, immersive travel and premium experiences are setting the tone for 2030.

Bailey Schulz | 7 months ago

Cruises

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection CEO Says IPO Is Possible in ‘Two to Three Years’

An IPO just a few years after Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's maiden voyage would be ambitious, though the CEO also raised the possibility of getting "gobbled up."

Bailey Schulz | 7 months ago

Tourism

UAE Gaming Regulator Says More Resort-Casinos Are Coming

Jim Murren, chair of the UAE’s gaming authority, expects to see up to four integrated resorts in the UAE in the coming years.

Bailey Schulz | 7 months ago

Tourism

U.S. to Expand Facial Recognition For International Travelers

The expanded use of facial recognition technology is the latest step toward tighter border controls from the Trump administration.

Bailey Schulz | 7 months ago

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Tourism

U.S. Travel’s New Policy Arm Pushes Airport, Visa Fixes Before World Cup

International travel to the U.S. is expected to surge in 2026 thanks to major events like the World Cup. With an estimated $100 billion on the line over the next four years, a new coalition aims to make sure America is prepared to deliver.

Bailey Schulz | 7 months ago

Two men sitting in chairs on a conference stage.

Online Travel

GetYourGuide Says It’s Profitable on $1 Billion+ in Sales: How it Stacks up in Experiences

Travelers demand experiences more than ever before, and Berlin-based online travel agency GetYourGuide is cashing in.

Bailey Schulz and Pranavi Agarwal | 8 months ago

Tourism

Brand USA Targets 9 Countries with New Tourism Campaign Amid Travel Slump

Brand USA’s latest tourism campaign comes on the heels of a tough start to the year: an 80% cut in federal funding for the organization and the first decline in overseas visits in five years.

Bailey Schulz | 8 months ago

A city street running along side a large stadium

Tourism

World Cup Host Cities Raise Hotel Taxes Ahead of Tournament

Hosting the World Cup isn’t cheap. Some cities are exploring hotel tax increases to help cover the costs.

Bailey Schulz | 8 months ago

Tourism

U.S. and Spain Look to Live Tourism to Drive Travel in 2026

International tourism to the U.S. has taken a hit this year. Brand USA is leaning into new technologies, marketing strategies, and live events to boost future travel.

Bailey Schulz | 8 months ago

One single hand holding a blue American passport in front of a blurry background

Tourism

U.S. Slips From Top 10 Most Powerful Passports List

The U.S. passport is losing clout as the country tightens its travel restrictions.

Bailey Schulz | 8 months ago