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News Blog

IDEAS: Six Senses Aims to Blend Heritage and Innovation at Southern Dunes, The Red Sea

Six Senses Southern Dunes, the Red Sea has officially opened in Saudi Arabia. The Foster + Partners designed resort features 36 guest rooms and 40 pool villas that have been strategically placed to embrace the expansive views of the surrounding Arabian Desert. Credit: Six Senses According to Six Senses, the architecture and landscaping of the…

Adam Stacey | 2 days ago

Business Travel

Wellbeing… The Last Mile of Luxury? In Conversation with Harry Jameson

In episode eight of the Skift Ideas Podcast, we are joined by Harry Jameson of Pillar Wellbeing, to examine the industry's transformative journey towards embracing and incorporating wellness as an integral aspect of the guest experience.

Skift | 5 days ago

News Blog

Millennials and Gen Z Prioritizing Mental Health and Travel: Survey

It's the season for holiday surveys, with sentiment for exploration and unique experiences abounding. "Experiences over gifts" continues as a trend in the latest Amex travel spending survey of U.S. travelers and their choices for the upcoming end-of-year holidays that largely involves classic winter adventures and quality time with loved ones. 72% of Millennial and Gen-Z respondents…

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Hyatt’s Noise-First Plan to Support Guest Wellbeing

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has expanded its partnership online healthcare company Headspace to provide hotel guests and World of Hyatt members with coloured noise content in order to support their wellbeing. The new content, which was launched in conjunction with World Mental Health Day, includes a sample of exclusive content from Headspace’s colored noise collection, which…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Avani+ Luang Prabang Launches Wellness Package

With a report from the Global Wellness Institute projecting that the wellness tourism market will be worth $1.1trillion by 2025, it is evident that travelers are beginning to prioritize wellness-oriented getaways. And as we look ahead to World Wellness Weekend this September, Avani+ Luang Prabang has launched a new wellness package, which will run 15-17…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago

Startups

Fairlyne Raises $3 Million for Travel Ticket Resale Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Fairlyne wants to help travelers resell their unwanted airline tickets, and Boddy wants to help people access gyms while they're traveling.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Announcements

The Small Businesses Beating Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide

In this week’s news roundup, we start with a look at who the biggest player is in tours, activities, and experiences.

Jason Clampet | 5 months ago

Hotels

The Hotel Wellness Strategies That Work

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotels and wellness profits, Viator and GetYourGuide comps, and evolving in-flight entertainment.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago