Articles tagged “tour operators”

Overtourism

Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

A big part of the protests is about stopping the rise in short-term rentals. But that is far from the only area where activists want to see change.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 days ago

Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

Travel Agents

Hotelbeds Delays IPO Until the End of 2024 at the Earliest: Reports

When it comes to potential IPOs, timing is everything in life, right? Hotelbeds seemingly thinks so.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Hotelbeds Delays IPO Until the End of 2024 at the Earliest: Reports

Tour Operators

TUI Books Record Revenue Thanks to Cruises and Dynamic Packaging

As TUI hits records for revenue, the tour operator highlighted its growing use of dynamic packaging and its increasing direct inventory deals with low-cost airlines and hotels.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz, Skift | 3 months ago

TUI Books Record Revenue Thanks to Cruises and Dynamic Packaging

Tourism

The Ozempic Era Will Force the Travel Industry to Adapt

If travel companies are not thinking about the impact of GLP-1s on their bottom line yet – in 2024 they will.

Sarah Kopit | 4 months ago

The Ozempic Era Will Force the Travel Industry to Adapt

Tourism

Paris Reaches for More of Travelers’ Gold

Today's podcast looks at Paris’ tax reach, key trends in luxury travel, and TUI’s stock moves.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Paris Reaches for More of Travelers’ Gold

Tour Operators

Married Yet Solo: More Women Are Traveling Without Their Plus-Ones

A growing trend of married older women traveling solo points to a broader societal shift of lifestyle choices as travel companies adapt to this diverse demographic with tailored and safe experiences.

Selene Brophy | 5 months ago

Married Yet Solo: More Women Are Traveling Without Their Plus-Ones

Tour Operators

WeRoad Boosts Growth for DIY Tours With Novice Guides

WeRoad is turning spontaneous travel into a full-time profession for its community of trip coordinators who initially joined by leading tours without any trip-planning experience.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

WeRoad Boosts Growth for DIY Tours With Novice Guides

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Efforts With New Acquisition

Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's AI investment, Riyadh Air's ambitions, and Turkey's tourism cooling.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Airbnb to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Efforts With New Acquisition

Startups

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

DiDi said robotaxis will be available on its rideshare app by 2025, and Regent Craft said it will begin testing electric seagliders next year.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Three tech-enabled property managers — typically less affected by increasing short-term rental regulations — have announced fundraises recently.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup