summer travel Archives

Tourism

Ask Skift: Does Extreme Weather Deter Tourism?

Destinations across the globe have experienced searing heat this summer, and are those soaring temperatures putting people off from traveling? Ask Skift looks into the impact of the blistering heat on tourism.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Tourism

Greece Promises Free Holiday to Tourists Who Fled Rhodes Fires

With tourism being the main driver of the Greek economy, tourist-friendly policies are essential to keep them coming back.

Renee Maltezou, Reuters | 4 months ago

Tourism

Europe’s Scorching Heat Could Send Tourists to Cooler Destinations

Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry. Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic.

Joanna Plucinska and Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters | 4 months ago

Tourism

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

The Skift Travel Health Index shows that all regions have recovered, but Europe's travel revival appears to be rather slow. With 17 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and Europe being a popular summer hotspot, the global travel industry has geared up for a bright summer season.

Saniya Zanpure | 4 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Albania Isn’t A Hidden Gem Anymore, Its Short-Term Rental Market is Proof

The U.S. market might be seeing a pullback, but Europe continues to lure budget-conscious travelers to under-explored destinations with a booming hospitality sector.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: Why Is Summer Travel So Difficult?

The travel boom this summer doesn't actually mean the travel industry still isn't facing challenges, and here's a look at some factors that have complicated travel for millions of people.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Occupancy Is Both Up and Down — Depending On the Data

Rising supply is a good as long as there is demand at a price that consumers are willing to pay. If not, we are looking at a softening market.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

Online Travel

India Daily: Indians Embrace Nearby Trips Amid Visa Delays for Europe

Even as visa issues may have put a slight dent in their European dreams, Indians have found that the world is brimming with captivating places waiting to be explored, no Schengen visa required.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift | 5 months ago