This ‘Airbnb of Boats’ Shows the Upside of a Growing Water Tours Sector
Competition remains fierce as boat owners, captains, and tour operators look to meet the demand of travelers craving unique and memorable experiences.
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South Africa’s Tourism Industry Confronts Worsening Electricity Outage Crisis
South Africa's hospitality and tourism industries have had to source alternative energy proactively. There appears to be no end to the country's ongoing energy crisis that cuts travel business profit margins and puts its digital nomad destination appeal at risk.
The Hard Business Case for Do-It-Yourself Tours in the Face of Generative AI
Self-guided audio tours that spit out generic facts about attractions or points of interest in a destination are at risk of becoming obsolete if they don't put in the work to differentiate through an emotive, storytelling experience. Why? Because generative AI is coming.
Japan’s ANA Unveils Features of New Carrier Air Japan
Japanese airline company All Nippon Airways (ANA) is preparing to launch its new airline Air Japan in February 2024, unveiling a brand positioning of affordability, comfort and diversity for its…
Niche Tours Building Direct Booking Tools
Few solutions exist to group niche experience and accommodations components together in a niche direct booking tool, especially for tours well off the beaten track — but that seems to be changing.
GetYourGuide Relaunches Originals With Homepage Refresh
Tours and activities online booking platform GetYourGuide has unveiled a fresh look on its homepage this week, and with it, a new series of Originals by GetYourGuide.
TUI Drives Loyalty Through New Connected Trip Tours
The promise of a "connected trip" has become like the buffering wheel on a lagging digital screen. But a soft launch of a new TUI Tours platform could be one to watch in the push for flexible, frictionless travel booking.
Viator Outperforms Tripadvisor Experiences in Bookings Growth
Viator is the star performer in the Tripadvisor portfolio, and after trying for a time to focus on the Tripadvisor experiences brand instead, it might be time that CEO Matt Goldberg went all in on the brand bringing in the money.
Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Surprise Possible Replacement Revealed
A shortlist of potential executives to succeed Disney CEO Bob Iger has surfaced, bringing a few surprises to the search for his replacement.
Multi-Day Family Tours Tweak Models Ahead of Peak Summer Season
Summer 2023 is shaping up to what could be a peak period of record growth as travel companies play to the strengths of aspirational, multi-gen family travel unfettered by inflationary price increases.