Valerie Wilson Travel Agency Acquired by Frosch
Two well-known family travel agencies come under one umbrella, driven by private equity backing to grow. Expect more such deals to happen in the coming months.
Luxury
This comprehensive archive offers the latest insights, trends, and developments in the luxury travel industry, tailored specifically for professionals and stakeholders in the field. Featuring in-depth analysis and updates on hotels, tours, airlines, and cruise lines, the news stories in this collection provide essential information for those seeking to stay ahead in this rapidly-evolving market.
How Luxury Travel Is Leading the Recovery: A Skift Deep Dive
We could all use a splurge after what we've been through. That's why upscale leisure travel is starting to sprint ahead for a phased, market-by-market recovery.
Inspirato Could Go Public in $1 Billion SPAC Deal With Travel Investor Thayer Ventures
Subscriptions look set to be big business, with the needle currently swinging to higher quality holidays and experiences.
Lessons From Africa’s Safari Lodges for a Post-Pandemic Era
Many innovations have been born from constraints. In the case of safari lodges in Africa, the remote settings and lack of infrastructure forces architects and teams to get creative. Here are examples from the bleeding edge of innovation in sustainability, along with some hints about what is to come in developed markets around the world.
The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Covid Edition
Crisis showed once again how it can breed creativity and excellence. Here are the people, the properties, and the trends that have stood out as bright beacons in a very bad year.
How Hilton Luxury Brands Are Capitalizing on the “Workcation” Trend and Turning Them Into Luxury Experiences
The lines between business and leisure travel continue to blur at an accelerated pace due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a realignment of consumer travel priorities. In the luxury hotel space, servicing the work-from-hotel trend can be a winning strategy for building and retaining loyalty.
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Podcast: How Diversity Fuels Creativity
In early November 2020, Skift hosted its first Design the Future event, an afternoon of discussions with leaders in the design and creativity space. As part of this, we’re posting…
3 New Design Concepts for Hospitality That Make Even More Sense Post-Covid
The pandemic has changed owner-investor behavior. It has also changed what customers want out of luxury hospitality. What are the new models that are well-positioned for growth as the sector rebuilds? Here's a look at some potentials.
Our Columnist Flew to Dubai — This Is What He Learned About a Reopening
Dubai is offering a master class on safety, operational protocols, and reopening to the world. Other countries, including the U.S., need to take note.
The Hotel as Cultural Diplomacy: More Important Than Ever Going Forward
Cultural diplomacy is often found in museums and cultural initiatives. It is seldom found in hotels. The Royal Mansour in Marrakech was a statement of intent from the king to show the best of the country's craft and service. The result is impactful, especially in these times — perhaps more so than other means of country branding.