Articles tagged “dwell”

Tourism

Barcelona to Drop ‘Visit’ Slogan, Wants to ‘End Global Call’ for Tourists

Barcelona is pivoting away from mass to quality tourism promotion in the wake of local outrage and pressure.

Dawit Habtemariam | 14 hours ago

Barcelona to Drop ‘Visit’ Slogan, Wants to ‘End Global Call’ for Tourists

Online Travel

In Major Reversal, Google Will Keep Cookie Trackers. What it Means for Travel Marketers

As a baseball luminary once said, "It ain't over til it's over." Third-party cookies were about to be gone but then they weren't.

Dennis Schaal | 1 day ago

In Major Reversal, Google Will Keep Cookie Trackers. What it Means for Travel Marketers

Business Travel

5 Fastest-Growing U.S. Business Travel Markets: Amex Hotel Data

Business travel is back, but Princeton, N.J., led U.S. markets in doing better than others, according to American Express.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

5 Fastest-Growing U.S. Business Travel Markets: Amex Hotel Data

Tourism

Venice’s Tourist Fee: 3 Things We’ve Learned So Far and What Comes Next

Venice has trialed its entry free for day trippers. Armed with data, the city is going to figure out adjustments to make it effective.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago

Venice’s Tourist Fee: 3 Things We’ve Learned So Far and What Comes Next

Podcasts

The Growth in Demand for Alternative Stays in India

India has a significant deficit of hotels and the vacation-rental market in the country is filling up this gap while catering to the growing interest in off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

The Growth in Demand for Alternative Stays in India

Short-Term Rentals

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Discount travel sites tend to do well during times when vacation rentals and hotels aren't selling well on more traditional travel sites. Expedia/Vrbo's deal with Whimstay may reflect those market dynamics.

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Short-Term Rentals

StayVista’s Co-Founder Thinks Indians Are Finally Ready to Embrace Alternative Stays

Indian travelers now seek flexible accommodation options, and the alternative stay industry is racing to keep up with the demand. StayVista claims to bridge the trust gap that has historically plagued the sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

StayVista’s Co-Founder Thinks Indians Are Finally Ready to Embrace Alternative Stays

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo in Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies

If Vrbo's new host cancellation policy looks familiar, it's not dissimilar from the one Airbnb imposed a few months ago.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Vrbo in Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Works to Keep Indoor Security Camera Complaints Hidden — CNN Investigation

Airbnb loves publicity, but not when it involves stories about hidden security cameras inside its properties.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb Works to Keep Indoor Security Camera Complaints Hidden — CNN Investigation

Tourism

‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism

Barcelona, one of the world's most popular destinations, just got a rude awakening about how it manages tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism