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For most families, travel is a huge investment of both time and money. With many business travelers utilizing loyalty points earned while traveling for business, savvy hotels are adapting to cater to business travelers, leisure travelers, and their families.

Across the United States, hostel markets are growing. With new locations popping up in major cities like Miami and Chicago, it’s time to take a look at what’s holding New York City back.

When destinations go viral, tensions between locals and visitors can run high. Promoting local food systems can up the ante for residents by maximizing the economic impact of tourism dollars. Building a deeper narrative around local food and culture can also create more fulfilling experiences for the right kind of tourist.

What sustainability means for the travel industry in light of overtourism The rise of the “local food” movement, and its impact on tourism Food, culture and Catalonia’s rural tourism industry

How event planners are using the entire scope of luxury properties to create multi-disciplinary learning environments and networking experiences. How luxury hotels are engaging local communities to customize more creative…

As attendees demand more immersive, authentic and unique experiences, the next generation of meetings deliver content that resonates both professionally and personally.

Hotel Jen is launching a new initiative to help its adventurous guests get off the tired old tourism trail with the help of savvy local food fans and culture gurus.

While there are challenges posed by changing traveler tastes, the shift to mobile and the rise of Airbnb, there are also plenty of opportunities for organizations (new and old) to evolve how they do business. Download this report to learn more!

Where should entrepreneurs looking to start new companies in the hospitality sector focus their time and investments? What consumer trends can executives from existing hospitality businesses harness to adapt and…

As the global hospitality industry evolves in a more integrated and digitally connected world, it’s demanding that employees have more multidisciplinary skills and nuanced worldviews. However, the industry needs to redefine its value proposition for young talent seeking a rewarding lifetime career with unlimited potential for personal and professional development.

Skift recently released our Megtrends Defining Travel in 2017. One trend, Humanity Returns to Travel, notes that, “all of the data in the world is much more powerful when placed in the hands of a well-trained, empathic person who can anticipate, be flexible, and help steward a cohesive experience.” This observation is coming to life through 2016’s increase, and 2017’s predicted increase in travelers seeking the services of travel agents/consultants.

How social media is mixing up the communication paradigm Making the most of personalization with your brand Inspiring user-generated content with special experiences