Tag: Travel

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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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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