Meet the 2019 Skift Design Awards Judges
The Skift Design Awards recognizes the brands and designers shaping the future of travel experiences. We've pulled together a panel of judges from Bunkhouse, AWAY, Slack, WeWork, and more.
Experiences
Travel today is all about immersion. At Skift, we dive into how companies like Airbnb, Marriott, and Disney are redefining what it means to create memorable experiences for travelers.
Here, you’ll find stories about everything from Airbnb’s unique experiences and Viator’s handpicked activities to the latest in luxury travel that’s setting new standards.
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Virtual experiences are shaking things up, offering new ways to explore the world without leaving home. Whether it’s the cultural richness of Abu Dhabi or Disney’s latest attractions, we’re here to keep you informed on the trends that are driving the experiential travel landscape.
Check out the latest articles from Skift to stay in the loop on how the world of travel experiences is evolving.
The Skift Design Manifesto: Elevating Design Across Travel
In today’s consumer-centric world, where experiences, personal fulfillment, and transformative moments are revered as the ultimate currency, the role of design — in every sense of the word — has never been more important. This is our brief guide to understanding the elevated role of design in the travel industry.
Mexico Tours and Activities Operators Feel the Pain of Tourism Board Demise
Cuts to the Mexico Tourism Board are having an immediate impact on local operators in some of the country's most popular tourist destinations. A lack of marketing resources is especially difficult for some of the country’s smallest and often most alluring places.
GetYourGuide’s New $484 Million Infusion May Force Consolidation in Travel Experiences
SoftBank has upended the sales of tours and attractions by investing record-breaking sums in GetYourGuide and Klook. That's boosted valuations to such lofty levels that it may leave only a few options: Merge or go public.
Booking Drops Hotel Requirement to Book Tours and Activities
Booking.com's hotel focus has given way to a strategy to serve travelers at every portion of the trip. TripAdvisor already does it, Expedia too. Airbnb is on that full-service road. So Booking.com will have plenty of company.
TripAdvisor Reveals Some of Its Tactics in Growing Experiences
TripAdvisor's key tactics to grow its tours and activities business include the discounting of some products for consumers, practically giving away a reservation system to operators, and rolling out a brand marketing campaign this year. The company talks like it's in it to win it.
TripAdvisor Reveals Details on Experiences and Restaurants Growth
TripAdvisor's greater transparency in its financial reporting is to be applauded, showing its investment in growing units. But the stuttering of its legacy businesses is notable, too.
Deadline Extended: Enter the 2019 Skift Design Awards
The early submission deadline for the 2019 Skift Design Awards has been extended to May 17. Claim your spot as an industry innovator now!
Booking’s FareHarbor Kept the Bootstrapping Myth Going While Discreetly Raising Outside Money
Honesty is the best policy. Even if it clashes with a nice FareHarbor bootstrapping story that seemed too good to be true.
Skift Trend Report: The Evolution of Winter Travelers
Detailed analysis of the global ski market Data about market size and consumer sentiment regarding winter sports vacations Insights from key industry leaders including Henri Giscard d’Estaing, Sylvain Rabuel, David…
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