Articles tagged “culinary experiences”

Tour Operators

South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Daniel Adidwa and Phakamile Hlazo are each building multi-day travel experiences in South Africa. Their stories highlight larger themes about what's next for the sector.

Selene Brophy | 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Tour Operators

Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

A massive survey of 18,000 travelers worldwide suggests that 2024 is shaping up to be a year when tours, activities, and experiences are decisive. Now if only marketers will catch up to reality.

Selene Brophy | 4 weeks ago

Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

News Blog

IDEAS: The Royal Mansour Launches a Cooking School in Marrakech

The Royal Mansour Marrakech has launched a new culinary school for guests who are looking to elevate their cooking knowledge under the expert guidance of the hotel's chefs. Located just a five minute walk from the famous Djemaa El Fna square, The Royal Mansour Marrakech - hotel, which is widely regarded for its culinary offering…

Adam Stacey | 4 months ago

Hotels

Hotels Make Inroads Into Boosting Diversity Through Their Restaurants

Many U.S. hotels have struggled to hire and retain non-white leaders post-pandemic. So some hotels are enhancing the ranks of who leads the line in the kitchen as one of a few ways to reverse the trend.

Carley Thornell | 10 months ago

Hotels Make Inroads Into Boosting Diversity Through Their Restaurants

Business Travel

Tour Guides and Attractions Operators Shift to Testing Experiences — Online

Operators of tours, activities, and attractions are taking a crash course in online classes, virtual tours, and digital souvenir sales. We doubt these efforts can fully replace the revenue of in-person experiences. Yet there are needs to fill. Many housebound people and remote teams could use the human connection, while many hosts are eager for income.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Tour Guides and Attractions Operators Shift to Testing Experiences — Online

Business Travel

A New Generation of Luxury in the English Countryside

There are a number of socioeconomic factors driving the investment and interest in refurbished luxury English countryside escapes, but the most basic is a driving desire from all involved to reconnect with sunlight, nature, and conscious meals in a comfortable setting.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 4 years ago

A New Generation of Luxury in the English Countryside
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Business Travel

Five Trends That Will Shape Experiential Travel in 2019

It might not be surprising to hear that rich experiences will continue to be high on the lists of travelers in 2019. But there are a few trends that will shape the types of experiences they’ll be looking for.

Expedia Group Media Solutions + Skift | 5 years ago

Five Trends That Will Shape Experiential Travel in 2019
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Cruises

How Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation are Creating Next-Level Culinary Experiences at Sea

Memorable food and beverages are now an integral part of any trip, and cruises are no exception. Windstar Cruises’ partnership with the James Beard Foundation shows how exceptional culinary offerings can elevate an overall experience for today’s passenger.

Windstar Cruises + Skift | 5 years ago

How Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation are Creating Next-Level Culinary Experiences at Sea