Carnival Cruise Line is unveiling a newly enhanced version of its Learn & Earn training platform for travel advisors.
09.10.2024 - 10:47 / skift.com / Sean Oneill
GetYourGuide debuted more tools on Tuesday to help its over 30,000 travel experience operators improve the number of bookings they generate through the online travel agency.
“With our new features, experience partners can simplify their work, create standout experiences, and delight more travelers,” said Tao Tao, GetYourGuide co-founder and chief operating officer.
Why it matters: Many travelers increasingly value authentic experiences over traditional tourist traps. Example: U.S. spending on experiences has increased 32% since 2019, outpacing the growth in overall consumer goods spending.
What’s Next: GetYourGuide is expanding language support, adding over a dozen languages for customers and five for experience operators. The goal is to facilitate GetYourGuide’s appeal and relevance in new markets.
Updated Sep. 30, 2024
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Carnival Cruise Line is unveiling a newly enhanced version of its Learn & Earn training platform for travel advisors.
My family of six recently visited both Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Top executives in the U.S. hospitality industry are urging the government to take action to lift international tourism, which continues to lag in key markets.
Update: October 8, 2024, at 1:40 p.m. ET
TTC Tour Brands, the global collection of tour operators including Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold, is offering an exclusive 10 percent discount on select tours for 2025 for travelers who use a travel advisor to book their next tours.
Baja California has solidified its position as a world-class wine region, securing 32 of the 52 medals awarded to Mexico at the prestigious 2024 Bacchus International Wines and Vermouth Competition. This remarkable achievement underscores the exceptional quality of wines produced in the region.
Amazon's second Prime Day of the year, officially dubbed the Prime Big Deal Days, is here once more. The fall savings event began today, Tuesday, October 8, and will run through tomorrow, October 9, with deals across all major categories, including best-selling tech, comfortable clothing and shoes, luggage and bags, outdoor gear, and more. We're even seeing deals on big ticket items like noise-canceling headphones and luggage sets, as well as travel essentials like toiletry bags, packing cubes, and neck pillows. The sooner you start shopping, the better your chances are to snag popular items before they sell out. Below, we've rounded up the top Prime Day deals for travelers to add to their shopping carts now.
Some holiday destinations in Europe can be staggeringly expensive - think Monaco, Switzerland and the Amalfi Coast. However, the continent boasts 44 countries and territories, meaning there are trips on offer for every budget.
Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, October 8, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
Choice Hotels began to push upmarket when it debuted the Cambria brand in 2005. The hotel franchisor lacked upscale expertise, as it had been best known for midscale brands, such as Quality Inn and Comfort Inn, and economy brands, like Rodeway Inn.
MGM Resorts International president and CEO Bill Hornbuckle discussed the company’s strategy and outlook on stage at Skift Global Forum 2024.
It’s been almost a year since the war between Israel and Hamas began, and it’s been spreading wider.