20 Stunning Aerial Photo Finalists Of 2024 Drone Photography Awards

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (‘WSTHA’) has unveiled the nominees and opened voting of its inaugural programme. The shortlist of nominees, drawn from across the globe, features a fascinating range of individuals and organisations that are accelerating change and making an impact in net positive tourism.

On June 14, Universal Orlando Resort debuted a new lineup of daytime and nighttime experiences spanning both theme parks and celebrating a broad lineup of Universal’s most popular franchises, including Shrek,Harry Potter, E.T. and Back to the Future. From a new kid-friendly DreamWorks Land to nighttime shows and a parade (debuting July 3) guaranteed to unlock core childhood memories for adults, Universal Orlando’s new summer attractions and entertainment offer a blend of upbeat playfulness and emotional nostalgia with plenty of appeal for the youngest guests and their families and adults visiting without kids. 

As we continue to accept applications for the sixth edition of Skift IDEA Awards, we are looking forward to recognizing the individuals, teams and organizations who are helping to shape the future of travel.

In 2023, Hyatt announced a new addition to its steadily growing portfolio, Hyatt Studios. This hotel brand is the company's first "upper-midscale" collection of hotels that hopes to target extended-stay travelers.

A new hiking trail winding through the wild, nature-rich landscape of Italy’s Dolomites mountain range has just opened.

Hard Rock International is celebrating its ongoing support of the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride Month with its annual “LOVE OUT LOUD” campaign including celebratory offerings and special events across its hotels, casinos, cafes and Rock Shops® around the world. Properties will once again be showing their local support during Pride Month by donating to LGBTQIA+ organizations in their communities through Hard Rock Heals Foundation to commemorate this important moment of reflection, celebration and action for the LGBTQIA+ community.

The shortlist for this year’s world’s best aerial photography has been chosen, featuring five nominees in each of the nine categories. The winners of the Drone Photo Awards will be announced at a ceremony in Siena, Italy on 28 September 2024. The annual competition is open to professional and amateur photographers and is judged by a jury of five international professional photographers, filmmakers and curators.

The 2024 Love Travel Awards honored top romance travel professionals and venues at Forte Village Resort, introducing new categories to celebrate inclusivity and exceptional service in the industry.

The African Travel and Tourism Association introduces the ATTA for Action Awards to honor organizations excelling in sustainable and impactful tourism practices across Africa.

Bhutan and Chiang Khan in Thailand have received the prestigious Green Destinations ‘Silver’ certification awards. For Bhutan regarded as the first carbon-negative country in the world, the Green Destination Silver Award is yet another significant achievement in the field of sustainable tourism. Guided by strong leadership and good environmental and conservation practices, Bhutan will continue to be a model tourism destination in the world. Chiang Khan is noted for its hundred year old wooden houses with exquisite architecture on the banks of the Mekong River. Chiang khan, the destination noted for its life and culture in Thailand has also been awarded as Green Destinations Silver. ‘Green Destinations’ based in The Netherlands is the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) accredited certification body which offers the highest achievable and most affordable certification. So far 122 destinations across the world have been awarded certification by ‘Green Destinations’.

As we enter the final stages of the submission window for the sixth edition of Skift IDEA Awards – which since its inception in 2019 has celebrated over 80 winners – our recognition of the most forward-thinking brands and businesses across the travel industry has never been more coveted. 

The Outer Islands of the Seychelles are sandy coral cays with miles of pristine white beaches which form some of the most important nesting sites for Green and Hawksbill Turtles in the Indian Ocean. The Alphonse Group is no exception; Blue Safari Seychelles’ Islands Conservation Society (ICS) has been monitoring the nesting success of both species since the conservation centre opened in 2007 – one of the longest-running databases in the Seychelles. This crucial resource provides an incredible overview of how well these two Critically Endangered species are doing around the islands. When females are encountered in the process of nesting, the conservation team attaches a flipper tag which has a serial number so if that female is seen in the future the nesting frequency and site fidelity can be recorded.