Category: Travel and Entertainment

WATCH OUT TV NETWORKS. CONTENT IS ON A ROAD TRIP 

The global travel industry is undergoing a seismic shift as consumers increasingly prioritize experiences over material possessions. This trend, known as experiential travel, is reshaping the tourism landscape. Backed by compelling data, a September 2024 study by McKinsey & Company and Skift Research projects the experiential travel market to surpass $1 trillion by 2025. Live events and festivals are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments, offering unique opportunities for music and lifestyle festival producers.  The demand for immersive travel experiences is surging, with live events and festivals leading the charge. McKinsey reports double-digit growth in this segment, driven by a desire for connection, creativity, and cultural immersion. Festivals and concerts have transformed from simple entertainment into essential components of

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SOLD OUT: $32K FOR A TWO-BED TENT AND MUSIC! 

Coachella 2025 is rapidly approaching, and the buzz is growing among both newcomers and seasoned festival-goers. It’s well-known that Coachella’s cost has been rising, with lodging options varying from local hotels and Airbnbs—with prices reaching up to $8,900—to Coachella’s own Safari Campgrounds, which offer luxury tents and cabanas starting at $10,000 a weekend. The Resort at Coachella provides lavish two-bed yurts starting at $32,000 for a 4-night stay, complete with luxuries such as breakfast in bed, VIP tickets and unlimited drinks, but no plumbing.  Despite the high prices, super fans continue to buy up the most expensive and exotic offerings provided at most music festivals. The Coachella phenomenon isn’t an isolated occurrence. The Experience Resorts, a Florida-based event venue company

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Cable channel joins America’s themed-cruise craze, leaving 70,000 waiting for a christmas vacation

HALLMARK’S HOLIDAY CRUISE CRASHES CHRISTMAS! 

Hallmark Media’s latest initiative, the launch of its first-ever “Hallmark Christmas Cruise,” illustrates the growing consumer demand for days-long themed vacations. The rapid sell-out of its 2025 Christmas cruise left a waitlist of 70,000 people, underscoring the high demand for America’s new-found love of all-inclusive event holidays and opening the doors to many more just like it. 

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Hotel Industry Forecast Shows Optimism for 2024 and Beyond

Calabasas, California– March 1, 2024- The latest forecasts for the hotel industry, according to a new report by Smith Travel Research (STR), a leading hospitality analytics firm, are positive, with experts citing several factors that point towards a strong travel economy in the coming years, especially in the vacation space. Key indicators include: “We are optimistic about the future of the vacation industry,” said Jak Severson, CEO of The Experience Resorts, which specializes in event-driven all-inclusive resorts. “The factors outlined in this report indicate a strong demand for travel. The trends have been strongly up for more than two years coming out of COVID and rate increases throughout the Caribbean are increasing at a pace not seen in decades.” The

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