Jesse Chase-Lubitz

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Online Travel

Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors

Nevada wants people to know that it has more than casinos and entertainment attractions like The Sphere. The state is investing in tourism that supports its local communities outside of Las Vegas.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 days ago

Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors

Tour Operators

Surge in Adventure Tourism: Four Big Trends in 2024

New data shows that experiences are the leading factor when choosing a destination.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 days ago

Surge in Adventure Tourism: Four Big Trends in 2024

Tour Operators

TUI’s New Climate Bonds: Environmental Progress or Greenwashing?

The popularity of TUI’s sustainability-linked bonds far surpassed the company’s projections. Will these SLBs be a step toward more sustainable tourism or a mechanism for greenwashing?

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 days ago

TUI’s New Climate Bonds: Environmental Progress or Greenwashing?

Hotels

TUI Taps Into African Tourism With Hotel Push

TUI is tapping into the booming African tourism market as it spreads its offerings throughout the continent.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 days ago

TUI Taps Into African Tourism With Hotel Push

Mergers and Acquisitions

Certares to Fuel FTI Tech Overhaul with Takeover, $130 Million Investment

A leading travel and tourism investment firm acquires the third-largest tour operator in Europe.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 days ago

Certares to Fuel FTI Tech Overhaul with Takeover, $130 Million Investment

Hotels

The Keys to Luxury: Michelin Debuts New Rating System For France’s Finest Hotels

Michelin’s new Key ranking system is out in full force with 189 French hotels receiving an honor.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

The Keys to Luxury: Michelin Debuts New Rating System For France’s Finest Hotels

Tourism

Walt Disney World Unveils 2024 Experiences: Expect Droids

Disney has released a new lineup of experiences at its flagship resort that could give anxious visitors, and rival competitors, a taste of its priorities as it plans to double its parks investment over the next decade.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

Walt Disney World Unveils 2024 Experiences: Expect Droids

Tour Operators

Intrepid Launches Women-Led Tours In Saudi Arabia

Intrepid’s new women-led tours in Saudi Arabia are about “focusing on the hosts, not just the travelers.”

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 weeks ago

Intrepid Launches Women-Led Tours In Saudi Arabia