Articles tagged “puerto rico”

Tourism

Puerto Rico’s New No-Passport Pitch

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Israel's tourism shutdown, the end of Airbnb Plus, and Puerto Rico's new marketing campaign.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Puerto Rico’s New No-Passport Pitch

Tourism

Puerto Rico to Start ‘No Passport, No Problem’ Tourism Campaign

The State Department's passport processing sluggishness amid the American international tourism boom is an opportunity for Puerto Rico's destination marketing organization.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Puerto Rico to Start ‘No Passport, No Problem’ Tourism Campaign

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Do Natural Disasters Impact Tourism?

Natural disasters have decimated several destinations in recent months, so how have events like earthquakes and wildfires impacted tourism industries? Ask Skift provides answers.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Ask Skift: How Do Natural Disasters Impact Tourism?

Tourism

A Growing Influencer Class Attracts a Larger Piece of Destination Marketing

As the social media influencer industry evolves and matures, destination marketing organizations are, in turn, taking them seriously as agents in their efforts to grow visitation.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

A Growing Influencer Class Attracts a Larger Piece of Destination Marketing

Hotels

Hyatt Is Bullish About a Strong 2023

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hyatt’s earnings, U.S. travelers’ online booking habits, and Puerto Rico tourism’s new campaign.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

Hyatt Is Bullish About a Strong 2023

Media and PR

Puerto Rico’s Artisans Come to Life in New Tourism Campaign

Puerto Rico’s geography helps drive visitor growth more than any tourism campaign. But its latest campaign still does a good job of promoting the island's culture.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 months ago

Puerto Rico’s Artisans Come to Life in New Tourism Campaign

News Blog

Airbnb Warns a Puerto Rico Bill Would Essentially Ban Short-Term Rentals

Pending legislation in Puerto Rico would limit the use of short-term rentals in residential areas to 30 percent of the property, a move that an Airbnb official characterized as a "defacto prohibition." An Airbnb in Rincón, Puerto Rico. Source: Dennis Schaal/Skift "Thousands of properties in Puerto Rico could be deleted or eliminated, which provide this…

Dennis Schaal | 10 months ago

Announcements

The Best Travel Writing of the Year: Our Favorite Stories of 2022

Travel came roaring back in 2022 and we were there to cover it all from across the globe. By asking our team of editors and reporters to pick their favorite stories from the year, it really captures the scope of that coverage. Enjoy their inside accounts of how these stories came to be.

Tom Lowry | 11 months ago

The Best Travel Writing of the Year: Our Favorite Stories of 2022

Tourism

5 U.S. Cities Remake Tourism and Other Top Stories

In Skift top stories this week, we highlight five U.S. destinations remaking their tourism strategies, American Airlines takes a big step in paying off its debt, and Airbnb is top spender among travel brands on U.S. TV this year.

Rashaad Jorden | 11 months ago

5 U.S. Cities Remake Tourism and Other Top Stories

Business Travel

Hybrid Hospitality Meets Crowdfunding

For any travel company that leans on a membership model, offering a tiny slice of equity is a cost-effective way to grow an army of loyal guests — but only if the brand is strong enough. If institutional investors continue to shy away, crowdfunding could take off in 2023.

Matthew Parsons | 11 months ago

Hybrid Hospitality Meets Crowdfunding