Articles tagged “history”

Hotels

New Boutique Hotel Looks to Amplify the Vibe of Montgomery, Alabama

In Montgomery, Alabama, a new hotel is attempting to lean into a complicated past in an artful way.

Carley Thornell | 4 months ago

New Boutique Hotel Looks to Amplify the Vibe of Montgomery, Alabama

News Blog

IDEAS: Heritage Collection Merges Past and Present by Preserving Historic Architecture

As travelers increasingly seek hotel experiences that delve into culture and tradition, The Heritage Collection – a new brand from Angsana, a member of the Banyan Tree Group – has unveiled a collection of curated properties in Mexico and Morocco that are steeped in ‘architectural heritage, history, and culture,’ and designed to offer intimate experiences…

Adam Stacey | 4 months ago

Hotels

The Foundry Hotel Helps Engage With Asheville, NC’s Black Community

Historical preservation in hotel design isn't new, but it remains relatively rare for hotels to honor the rich histories of their Black neighborhoods. The industry need more leaders like Larry Crosby, general manager of The Foundry Hotel, part of Hilton's Curio Collection.

Carley Thornell | 10 months ago

The Foundry Hotel Helps Engage With Asheville, NC’s Black Community

Tourism

Delivering Uneasy Lessons to Tourists About the Lasting Legacy of Slavery

Unlike many Americans eager to avoid any mentions of slavery, Stephanie Lampkin believes it's critical to address how its legacy is still driving the widespread inequality plaguing the U.S. — a point she strives to make to visitors to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Delivering Uneasy Lessons to Tourists About the Lasting Legacy of Slavery

Tourism

The Philadelphia Actor Bringing the U.S. Constitution to Life for Tourists

The U.S. Constitution has been enormously divisive throughout history. But Cathy Simpson considers it an honor to tell its story because of its crucial role in building the country.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

The Philadelphia Actor Bringing the U.S. Constitution to Life for Tourists

Tour Operators

Ghana Tour Operators Offer a Model for Ancestry Trips

Ghana's success in attracting members of the African diaspora to visit should drive its neighbors to develop similar strategies. They can see there's enormous amounts of money to be made from a lucrative African American market re-energizing from the pandemic as tourists are eager for travel to the continent.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Ghana Tour Operators Offer a Model for Ancestry Trips

Online Travel

Trip.com’s Nearly Quarter Century Odyssey as a Can’t Lose Travel Domain, Right?

Buying a compelling travel domain like Trip.com and thinking it ensures success is like the people who buy a restaurant and think they can run it because they are foodies. Several major travel companies squandered the Trip.com domain because it was a side hustle. Moral of the story? A brand is only as good as the real-world business behind it.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Trip.com’s Nearly Quarter Century Odyssey as a Can’t Lose Travel Domain, Right?

Mergers and Acquisitions

Oral History: Booking.com Catapulted Priceline From an Also-Ran to First

The acquisitions of Active Hotels and Bookings B.V., which led to the creation of Booking.com, transformed parent company Priceline.com, and online travel history. Take a look at Priceline's fourth quarter of 2005 financial results, and you'll be able to see the journey in process.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Oral History: Booking.com Catapulted Priceline From an Also-Ran to First

Tourism

First U.S. National Civil Rights Trail Seeks International Tourism Appeal

America's first national civil rights trail has broad appeal. More international visitors are planning trips around these black history museums and landmarks, many new and revamped, and this trail could lengthen and multiply those trips.

Sarah Enelow, Skift | 6 years ago

First U.S. National Civil Rights Trail Seeks International Tourism Appeal

Media and PR

Travel Channel Combines Time Travel and a Comedian for Latest Series

Travel Channel is working hard to produce travel content that appeals to a broad potential audience with hopes of revitalizing its image as a go-to travel platform. Whether it's successful is still to be seen.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Travel Channel Combines Time Travel and a Comedian for Latest Series