Can Airbnb Experiences Stand Out? It’s Betting on Quality
The platform is offering experiences only available with Airbnb, like classes with Michelin star chefs and hang-out with singers, to differentiate itself from competitors.
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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.
UAE Theme Parks Often Fail. Can Disneyland Abu Dhabi Succeed?
Massive theme parks get announced in the UAE every decade or so, but what sets Disneyland apart is an operator with a track record for building busy parks in the desert.
Who Is Disneyland Abu Dhabi For? A Look at Key Source Markets and Flights
Disneyland Abu Dhabi is arguably the company's most central theme park, located near to half a billion customers, believes CEO Bob Iger.
How Disney’s New Project in Abu Dhabi Can Handle the Heat
Many attractions in Abu Dhabi are indoors, but Disney says it will make use of both indoor and outdoor space.
Sphere Entertainment’s Future Venues: Smaller, Cheaper, Faster
James Dolan's Sphere Entertainment Co. posted yet another three months of losses. Growth is still his number one goal, so he's going to make future Spheres smaller and cheaper.
Disney Picks Abu Dhabi for Its First Middle East Theme Park
Disney will bring its first park to the Middle East, and it's doing it in a smart way - with funding and operations from a local developer.
Social Commerce Is Transforming Travel – Brands Need to Move Fast
The future of travel is social, visual, and creator-led.
TUI’s Investor Day: 6 Things to Know About Its Strategic Overhaul
TUI's ambition to reinvent itself as a "global curated leisure marketplace" that sells travel a la carte as much as in packages deserves credit for its scope. But it will be a tough trick to pull off.
Disney CEO Defends Park Pricing, Unveils New Tech and Plans 7 More Cruise Ships
Disney is spending $30 billion to expand its theme parks and cruise line in part to keep prices in check and avoid discounting.
Funding Freeze on Fulbright Scholarships Leaves Students in Travel Limbo
As a result of an extended freeze on grants for study abroad programs, some students told Skift that they are feeling stranded and confused.