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MakeMyTrip has announced that it launched a booking platform for international tours and experiences, giving Indians access to over 200,000 different activities in 130 different countries. The online travel agency, according to Skift’s Co-Founder and CEO Rajesh magow last year, would bring back experiences. MakeMyTrip used to have a similar product before the pandemic. It was put on hold by the company during Covid. The majority of travel expenditures go towards experiences. Magow said in a press release on Thursday that, “Experiences are a large part of Indians’ overseas travel spending, but discovering and booking them is still one of…
Alex Castaldi is the CEO of Sunway’s hospitality and travel division. He told Skift, in an article about climate changes, that the company has now tied a portion or executive bonuses with emissions performance. He said that if we do not meet our climate goals, our bonus will be reduced. Sunway, which is headquartered in Malaysia has committed to achieving net-zero emissions of carbon by 2050. The interim goal was to reduce emissions by half by 2030. Alex castaldi says sunway hospitality’s ceo, that bonuses for executives are affected by their failure to meet climate targets. credit: sunway The group…
CThe local gull squad has circled the leethorpes pier, which looks like a picture-postcard. The lunch crowd is making their way to the pier. Papa’s Fish & Chips In the restaurant’s ballroom, I listen to Kathryn Ferry, a seaside history expert, talk about her newest book. Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture.The moment I ordered a pot, it brought me back to the days when I was a student. In the late 90s, the Ballroom hosted Pier 39After a shift as a waitress at a nearby fish restaurant, our girl gang would spray Charlie Red body spray on their hair to mask…
In New York City I learned how important it is to have a well-stocked closet. comfortable walking shoes fairly quickly. I can identify a good pair of sandals a mile off after walking 10,000+ steps nearly daily for the past decade. When I saw the Everlane Day Fisherman Sandals After wearing these for over a month, I can say that I was right. Then, you can use the fisherman sandal trend The summer sandals are a popular style and I went on a quest to find the best deal on them so that you could add one to your suitcase,…
Maui is the stuff of summer dreams. Whale pods that arch parallel to rainbows over the ocean, epic waves that crash and crest one after another, and grottos fit for a fairytale Mermaid are all common sights on the island. Hawaii’s 2nd largest island, surrounded entirely by the North Pacific, offers an array of unique experiences. The tropical island is both diverse and idyllic. Wailea’s cabana-shaded shores are a great place to soak up the sun. Or, explore the hidden coves in Hana for some low-key R&R. You’re an adventurous person? You can explore the rainforests and rugged cliffs of…
Images by Passalacqua Passalacqua announces its new book, created in collaboration With Assouline. PASSALACQUA, A Love Letter to Lake Como celebrates the 18th Century Villa’s timeless relationship with this beautiful destination. The beloved property was once the home of composer Vicenzo Bellini, whose spirit can still be heard in the salons and halls. It is a symbol of the Italian dream, and summers spent on the Lake. Passalacqua, named the World’s Best hotel in 2023, is a tranquil and captivating retreat with only 24 exquisitely refined rooms and Suites, and terraced gardens flowing down to the waterfront. Owners Valentina, Paolo and…
The hospitality industry faces a staffing crisis. According to a December 2024 survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hireology, nearly 65% of hotels reported ongoing staffing shortagesThe. 71% unable to fill open positions despite active recruitment efforts. These challenges may be real, but they are not insurmountable. Reimagining hotel operations with smarter and more flexible technology is the key. A cloud-based Property Management System is at the heart of this transformation, enabling lean teams with greater agility, precision and efficiency. Reduced Turnover, Lowering of Training Costs and Enhancing Job Satisfaction In the hospitality industry, high employee…
Is it the new plane? The man sitting in seat 1K asked the flight attendant dressed in a deep purple suit. Emilia Wickstead uniform. She says, “That’s it,” with a little smile and a curtsy. “It’s quite nice,” is the man’s initial review—we’ve only just boarded, after all. Air New Zealand business class is also quite nice. I am sitting one row behind, in seat 2K.The year is 2025, and I’m on my second journey aboard the newly-refitted Dreamliner 787-9. This aircraft was the first to undergo a full-body makeover. It first took me to Auckland ten days prior direct…
The Radisson Hotel Group announced Wednesday the launch of Radisson Flights India. It said this was in line with its aim to create “a hospitality ecosystem and deliver travel solutions from end-to-end.” Radisson Hotel Group has formed a strategic alliance with Etraveli Group, a global provider of flight technology, to integrate its flights platform with the hotel’s website. The hotel chain said in a press release that “this new digital offering allows guests to book flights as well as hotels through the Radisson Hotels platform in India in a single seamless transaction.” The hotel chain is also offering a 20%…
Conway, South Carolina, was the top domestic relocation destination according to MoveBuddha in 2025.This year, the Palmetto State accounted for more than 22 percent inbound search inquiries.New Jersey received the most inquiries about moving out of the state. These states are likely to lose their residents in future. Americans are constantly on the go, looking for affordable space and a more balanced work-life. MoveBuddha, a relocation company, has released their latest newsletter. 2025 Moving Trends ReportThis year, analyzed 55,000 searches made on the website to determine where people intend to move. Conway, South Carolina will be the top domestic relocation…