Articles tagged “tours”

Airbnb has struggled to scale experiences. Investing in WeRoad — and hiring its CEO — is Chesky's preferred move: partner first, potentially acquire later.

Hyatt's integration with startup Way allows loyalty members to earn and redeem points on everything from spa treatments to cabana rentals. Several hotels are already generating millions in extra revenue.

The tours and experiences space is rapidly evolving. Not only is this a major opportunity for tour operators and travel agents, but for other travel sub-sectors as well.

Following pandemic setbacks, ToursByLocals has completed a long-awaited rebrand meant to signal growth.

These startups are modernizing tour packages, timeshares, and tipping with digital products.

Trip.com recently expanded attractions as a bookable category for travelers worldwide. Its partnership with Prioticket highlights the increasing trend of B2B partnerships in the experiences category.

Tripadvisor and Viator, or at least the creative department, have a sense of humor — and it is effective.

A massive survey of 18,000 travelers worldwide suggests that 2024 is shaping up to be a year when tours, activities, and experiences are decisive. Now if only marketers will catch up to reality.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Avianca’s subscription plan, India’s aviation boom, and New York’s new walking tour concepts.

Just in time for next month's Tour de France, where it is the official travel sponsor, Switzerland-based Lastminute.com debuted multi-day bike holidays powered by adventure-booking platform TourRadar.