Skift Blog

APRIL 28, 2024

Skift Take: Florida wants to show the world the tourism opportunities the state has to offer. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Skift Take: Tourism boards are always trying to keep up with how visitors are finding and interacting their content. The Google Analytics update should make this easier. Hopefully, they can actually capitalize on the new information. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

The tourism board still has $85 million to work with. Skift Take: Visit Orlando is lucky the county commissioners stopped their budget cuts at $15 million. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Skift Take: In the final Skift Travel Spotlight dispatch from World Travel Market in London, Skift speaks with Niall Gibbons, NEOM's Head of Tourism, about what’s on the horizon for travel and tourism in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JUNE 18, 2024

Ahead of the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit on July 3-4 , Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill, spoke exclusively to HM about the strong demand for holidays in the South Pacific. Brent Hill, Tourism Fiji Tourism in Fiji is booming! Register now for AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

tourism agencies will have to massively increase their investment in Google and Meta companies after losing access to an audience of millions of people around the world. Skift Take: In the event of a national TikTok ban, U.S. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Here are 5 tips for destination marketers to capitalize on the growing interest. Skift Take: In 2025, some remote locations will enjoy more popularity because they offer access to celestial events, animal migrations, and other natural experiences. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the first episode of a new limited-series podcast, Skift speaks with Saudi Tourism Authority’s Hazim Al-Hazmi about the marketing strategy helping make this happen. Saudi Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift Skift Take: Saudi Arabia wants to welcome 150 million visitors by 2030.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Skift Take: The importance of religion to tourism in India is well known. India is now investing in marketing and tourism infrastructure - think technology, hotels and other amenities – to attract more visitors. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 4, 2024

Skift Take: As climate policies raise the cost of air travel, particularly in Europe, some destination marketers may find it's riskier to bet on tourism growth from long-haul markets. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

and is the envy of destination marketers. Skift Take: Visit Orlando has one of the largest budgets in the U.S. All eyes are on what happens next. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: TUI is tapping into the booming African tourism market as it spreads its offerings throughout the continent. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Destination DC now has a bigger marketing budget to help lift its tourism numbers. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

Skift Take: The travel industry is making a global shift to capture India’s booming outbound tourism. As the market soars, the India opportunity is simply too big to ignore. From hotels and airlines to credit cards and digital platforms, everyone’s racing to cater to this surging wave of Indian travelers.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Skift Take: The State Department's passport processing sluggishness amid the American international tourism boom is an opportunity for Puerto Rico's destination marketing organization. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

Skift Take: Maui's tourism sector hasn't been able to shake off the impact of last year's wildfires despite extensive marketing. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Skift Take: This move of tapping into influencer marketing is part of a broader push to digitally transform Thailand’s tourism industry. This also keeps pace with a global trend where social media personalities play a significant role in shaping travel choices. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

Skift Take: Tourism marketing slogans should stick to their domain when they try to spur locals to civic pride and action: focusing on what makes the destination so great to attract locals and visitors in the first place. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report, which has revealed the U.S. as the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Skift Take: Destinations are betting big on India’s travel market. With a growing economy, young population, and rising middle class, the country is positioned to become one of the most lucrative outbound tourism markets in the world. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Skift Take: Thailand's move to blend AI with spiritual tourism isn’t just a clever marketing tactic, it’s about reshaping what travel means in a digital world. The real question is, will other destinations jump on this trend, or will Thailand’s unique mix of ancient beliefs and modern tech stay one-of-a-kind?

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

tourism executives came back from their trips optimistic about the Chinese tourism market's recovery despite long visa wait times and the slow return of air connectivity. Skift Take: U.S. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 30, 2024

Tourism and hospitality are on a journey of disruption. Shifting source markets and destinations, growing demand for experiential and luxury travel, and innovative business strategies are all combining to dramatically alter the industry landscape.

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Skift Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Legislators have stripped away the Hawaii Tourism Authority's funding and autonomy over the past few years. By finally getting a budget, the agency seems to be winning trust that it can manage tourism responsibly. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Visit Florida needs to communicate that many of the state's destinations and attractions are open for tourism while remaining sensitive to those still in the process of rebuilding. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This article examines Florence’s tourism industry resilience amidst crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing key performance indicators such as airport statistics, hotel supply, and operating performance.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Snapshot of the London hotel market in 2024 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Skift Take: India needs to close the gap between its thriving outbound market and untapped inbound potential, along with what the future might hold for the country's place in global tourism. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Skift Take: Portland is going to need another tourism champion, one who will be an outspoken advocate. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Skift Take: Spain's tourism strategy is shifting from volume to value as the country prioritizes ecological and social integrity over visitor numbers to maintain its competitive edge. Turespaña is facilitating this shift by launching a new series to spark a global conversation on sustainable tourism practices.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Skift Take: India’s Union Budget had it all for tourism — the good (domestic tourism boost), the bad (no clarity on travel tax, 60% cut in regional connectivity scheme allocation) and the ugly (a 97% slash in overseas promotion). Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The agreed-upon economic development project will introduce a lodging market to the area. This will boost future economic growth and job creation and increase tourism in the region. FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines partnered with the City of York, South Carolina, to accelerate the economic expansion of York’s downtown.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia witnessed a 50% increase in Indian visitors in 2023. Now, it is ramping up its efforts to meet its ambitious target of 7.5 million Indian visitors over the next seven years. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 28, 2024

Hospitality industry veteran Wendy Hoekwater today announced the formation of Net Growth Marketing, LLC, a marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in scaling small- to mid-sized companies in hospitality, travel and tourism.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Global tourism is bouncing back big in 2024, but staying ahead means thinking smart and staying agile. In Asia-Pacific, that means handling the surge in visitors while keeping it sustainable, nailing targeted marketing, and leveling out those seasonal travel waves. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

Skift Take: Savannah is taking the direct-to-consumer literally as part of its tourism campaign across 11 U.S. It's not only selling the city as a place to visit but also a place to live. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

MAY 8, 2024

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. AA said that Visit Victoria typically receives AU$32.5

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