Articles tagged “sports”

Hotels

Sports Illustrated’s Game Plan for Resorts and Hotels

Sports Illustrated's play for hotels could prove a winning brand extension. But its resorts risk becoming an also-ran if their operations aren't well coached.

Sports Illustrated’s Game Plan for Resorts and Hotels

Hotels

Saudi Arabia Wants to Host the World Cup

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Saudi Arabia’s World Cup hopes, Hilton’s travel trends, and China’s airlines boost.

Saudi Arabia Wants to Host the World Cup

Tourism

Italy Gains Tourism Surge from Ryder Cup

Seeing the success of the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy's tourism authorities will be hungry to bring in more large sporting events.

Italy Gains Tourism Surge from Ryder Cup

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Urges Parisians to Rent Out Homes During Olympics

Brian Chesky surely is not going to squander an opportunity for an enormous financial boost from the Olympics, an event Airbnb is a sponsor of.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Urges Parisians to Rent Out Homes During Olympics

Airlines

Qatar Airways Upbeat on Brazil, Latin America as it Expands Routes

Qatar's big jump in profit last year was likely a one-time occurrence because of the World Cup, but the airline is determined to keep the momentum going.

Qatar Airways Upbeat on Brazil, Latin America as it Expands Routes

Hotels

Abu Dhabi Cuts Hotel Fees, Top GCC Wealth Funds – More Middle East Travel News 

The timing of Abu Dhabi's decision to lower government fees on hotels and their alignment with the emirate’s long-term goals reflect a strategic move to capitalize on the potential of the tourism sector and the opportunities it presents.

Abu Dhabi Cuts Hotel Fees, Top GCC Wealth Funds – More Middle East Travel News 

Tourism

Ask Skift: Why Is Saudi Arabia Making a Big Investment in Its Tourism Industry?

Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense in improving its tourism infrastructure, and here are several reasons why Saudi officials are making those huge investments.

Ask Skift: Why Is Saudi Arabia Making a Big Investment in Its Tourism Industry?

Hotels

Artificial Intelligence Is Coming to Hotel Pricing

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotel pricing and AI, San Francisco’s tourism challenges, and India’s cricket hotel push.

Artificial Intelligence Is Coming to Hotel Pricing

Tourism

How Big Sports Events Turn Fans Into Tourists

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Canadian tourism's financial challenges, bucket list events, and India's inbound tourism boom.

How Big Sports Events Turn Fans Into Tourists

Tour Operators

Travel Brands Woo Customers with Bucket List Sports Events

Digital ticketing solutions for tours and attractions are seeing sports events emerge as a winning category for customer engagement as travelers continue to plan around bucket-list events.

Travel Brands Woo Customers with Bucket List Sports Events