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Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at AI at major travel brands, youth-focused African tours, and gaming in the UAE.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago
Tour Operators
Contiki is seeing more seasoned travelers shifting their focus from Europe to far-flung African adventures as the company digs into the immersive choice the post-pandemic traveler is hungry for.
Selene Brophy | 3 months ago
Travel Agents
Traveler behavior continues to evolve and it is challenging loyalty programs to pick up the pace. Brand awareness is great to help travel agents sell more product, but tangible rewards would be even better to help them earn a higher commission.
Selene Brophy | 10 months ago
Although solo travelers have long been an important market for tour operators, they haven't had specific strategies to boost bookings with this group. But the pandemic is forcing tour operators to reevaluate their tactics, including finding ways to make traveling alone less expensive.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago
Business Travel
There have always been travelers who don't drink, but the "sober curious" lifestyle movement has created a defined market of people who are eager for trips, tours, and experiences that aren't centered around alcohol. It's surprising that the travel industry has only just started to respond.
Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago
Tourism
The Travel Corp. is taking three of its core brands to Africa for the first time. It’s a savvy move, leveraging the local knowledge and infrastructure of its sister companies on the continent, with the feel-good upside of boosting inbound tourism to Africa.
Richard Holmes, Skift | 5 years ago
Contiki doesn't think millennials, which tend to be an open-minded demographic, are too concerned about sporadic terrorism incidents in Europe but we'll let the data speak for itself later this year.
Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago
Media and PR
Summer is the time for group travel. Identify with your brand's audience through their families and friends.
Joyce Manalo, Skift | 9 years ago
Leverage video to share the knowledge of your tour company and the experience of the customer.
