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Short-Term Rentals

Barbie’s DreamHouse, Star Wars Galaxy: Growing Trend of Themed Rentals

The trend of themes in vacation rentals is niche, but popular — is it also a viable investment in the long-term?

Barbie’s DreamHouse, Star Wars Galaxy: Growing Trend of Themed Rentals

Tourism

Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Sparks Tourism Boom in Southeast Asia

For an events-led tourism destination like Singapore, the Taylor Swift concert has been music to the coffers, errr… ears!

Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Sparks Tourism Boom in Southeast Asia

Airlines

TSA Airport Security Self-Screening Lanes Could Be Part of the Future of Travel

You can imagine one major security lapse putting pressure on the gutting of self-screening. On the other hand, TSA manual screening has been rife with miscues, as well.

TSA Airport Security Self-Screening Lanes Could Be Part of the Future of Travel

Startups

Travel Startup Funding 2023: We Tracked 200 Investments – Follow The Money

Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital.

Travel Startup Funding 2023: We Tracked 200 Investments – Follow The Money

Online Travel

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

The short-term rental sector is growing, but property managers have been having a hard time as supply has outpaced demand.

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

Tourism

Hawaii Conventions CEO to Step Down

The Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau will need to find a leader with a long experience in managing crisis management.

Hawaii Conventions CEO to Step Down

Ground Transport

Hyperloop One to Shut Down, Ending Its Vision for ‘Frictionless’ Transport

Commercial considerations doomed high-speed freight company Hyperloop One, which featured tech that attracted the interest of Elon Musk and Richard Branson. The company is dead, but the dream lives on.

Hyperloop One to Shut Down, Ending Its  Vision for ‘Frictionless’ Transport

Tourism

Amsterdam Picks New Spot For Red Light District Tourism

Moving the window brothels out of the Red Light District would be a big step in discouraging party behavior in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Picks New Spot For Red Light District Tourism

Skift Meetings

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau President and CEO John Monahan Steps Down

John Monahan, president and CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, is stepping down effective Dec. 31, 2023, after serving as the organization’s top leader since 2003.

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau President and CEO John Monahan Steps Down

Tourism

Latin America Gets a ‘Swiftie’ Bump: Achieves New Record-High

The global Travel Health Index rose to 105, continuing the trend of surpassing pre-pandemic levels and setting a new benchmark. Latin America, propelled by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour led the score, soaring to an all-time high regional index of 117 in November 2023.

Latin America Gets a ‘Swiftie’ Bump: Achieves New Record-High

Skift Meetings

Are Keynote Presentations Headed to Extinction?

Conferences and events are digging deeper to excite and engage younger attendees, and typical keynote presentations aren't the answer.

Are Keynote Presentations Headed to Extinction?