Travel in state Wisconsin

Good morning, folks! Hope you’re having an easy week. Please note that Dwell will hit your inboxes on Thursdays every week with a digest of the top short-term rental stories published on Skift. This week, we have a roster full of stories — from company shutdowns to acquisitions, the short-term rental industry is on the brink of consolidation and professionalization that industry insiders keep harping on. Plus the latest from corporate housing provider, Blueground. 

Frontdesk, the Milwaukee-based property management company that fired its staff of more than 100 last week, filed for receivership, a bankruptcy alternative in Wisconsin, on January 5, according to a published report.

Airlines canceled more than 640 flights as of Wednesday morning as a storm slammed large parts of the Northeast.

Emmy-winning travel expert Samantha Brown is constantly on the move. The host of Samantha Brown’s Places to Loveon PBS, which recently kicked off its seventh season, spends more than 150 days a year crisscrossing the globe exploring cities big and small.

As someone who grew up in Wisconsin and moved to New York City a decade ago, I enjoy analyzing the similarities and differences between the two regions I call home.

Miami-based Here.co, which offered fractional ownership investments in short-term rentals, has ceased operations.

Breeze Airways' latest fare sale has landed, offering a generous discount on flights across its network through the middle of May. 

Wisconsin-based property manager Frontdesk laid off its entire staff of around 200 employees Tuesday, according to a published report, and appeared to have ceased operations.

The airline network planners didn't simply fast forward to 2024.

Sometimes you need a break from reality and the fast-paced lifestyle so many of us live. That reset and breath of fresh air is exactly what I found in central Wisconsin this fall as the weather started to change. Looking out of the plane window on my flight in, all I could see were changing leaves and greenery for miles. In Wisconsin, nature and wellness experiences are readily available for all, whether you’re after adventure, relaxation, or just reconnecting with yourself.

From a Texas-shaped lazy river that glows with holiday lights to bare trees swaddled in colorful lights at botanic gardens, unexpected destinations around the country turn into illuminated winter wonderlands this time of year. If you’re looking to see some of the most magnificent holiday lights displays between now and the New Year, a new study from SmokyMountains.com shows the top-rated lights in the country as well as the highest-rated lights attractions broken down by state.

Alex Lasry has been sworn in as the new deputy assistant secretary for travel and tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Lasry will report to Brian Beall, director of travel and tourism, who started on May 8.

Only on Skift: What’s a key part of Booking Holdings‘ strategy to attract hotel and short-term rental guests? The company, which owns brands including Booking.com, Kayak and Priceline, spent around $6 billion on marketing in 2022 — and that was about 35% of its total revenue. A BTIG investor report published last week stated that Booking gets around 50% of its traffic direct; around 20 percent from free search engine listings; roughly 15% from social media, email, display ads and referrals, and 15% from paid search engine marketing — “and it spends billions annually to get that last piece.”

The short-term rental market in Miami isn’t so hot this summer. And there are a number of reasons for that: A slowing of the post-Covid vacation rush, the Florida government’s hostility toward the LGBTQ community, and travelers’ financial constraints due to inflation are a few contributing factors.

His interest in creating imaginative dishes led him to restaurants and dining facilities across the U.S., including Walt Disney World where he was a cultural representative and culinary intern early in his career.

Breeze Airways announced two new routes and one new city Wednesday as the startup carrier continued to fill in its route map.

When I first moved to New York City from the Midwest as a freshman in college, I quickly learned to stop myself from talking to strangers.

Every time I visit my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an understated, humorous sign at the end of the airport security screening makes me chuckle.

In Bangor, Maine, a framed birth certificate of Paul Bunyan hangs in the city clerk’s office.

While visiting my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a family friend recommended I take some time to hike Seven Bridges Trail.

Is there anything better than drive-through Christmas lights? All you need to do is pack some snacks, turn up the seat warmers, queue up your favorite seasonal songs, and—well, sit back, relax, and cruise. Whether you don’t like crowds or simply want to get in the holiday spirit from the comfort of your toasty car, drive-through holiday lights are a hassle-free and cozy way to enjoy some of the greatest outdoor sights the season has to offer.