Articles tagged “nature”

Tourism

Florida Spotlights Nature Trails in $5 Million Tourism Campaign

Florida wants to spread tourist spending and foot traffic beyond its beaches and hotspots. It'll be tough as the American international travel boom continues to chip away at domestic tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Florida Spotlights Nature Trails in $5 Million Tourism Campaign

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IDEAS: Under Canvas Named First DarkSky-Certified Resort in the World

An Under Canvas property has been recognized by the International DarkSky Places (IDSP) program for its 'stewardship of the night sky'.  The Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase resort, which is perched on a canyon rim in Utah, has been certified as a DarkSky-certified Resort - the first of its kind in the world,…

Adam Stacey | 7 months ago

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IDEAS: Moonpass Lookouts, An Elevated Lodging Experience

Situated amid 55 acres of woodland in Wallace, Idaho, MoonPass Lookouts will feature a collection of five bespoke fire lookout towers elevated 30 feet above the ground. The towers have been designed to offer guests an 'unparalleled opportunity to witness the celestial wonders above.' Credit: Moonpass Lookouts Moonpass Lookouts is the latest venture for Kristie…

Adam Stacey | 10 months ago

Business Travel

The Great Outdoors Retains Its Corporate Travel Momentum

Expect to spend more time bonding with Susie from accounts over a fire pit this year as corporate retreats head deeper into the woods.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

The Great Outdoors Retains Its Corporate Travel Momentum

Tourism

Canada’s Crowded Banff Confronts Its Overtourism Problem

Banff is cracking down on its "too-many-cars" problem. A 10-year plan identified core community values and strategies to inform a future vision for better stewardship. Another national park listens to its community. See where these new trails will lead.

Sherry Sun | 1 year ago

Canada’s Crowded Banff Confronts Its Overtourism Problem

Tourism

Mexico’s Tourism Agency Defends Controversial Train Project in Southern Jungles

Fonatur says the railway, called Tren Maya, will create hundreds of thousands of new jobs and brings other economic benefits. But at what cost to the surrounding nature that draws tourists in the first place?

Cassandra Garrison and Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters | 1 year ago

Mexico’s Tourism Agency Defends Controversial Train Project in Southern Jungles

Business Travel

Travel Startups Look Beyond Tourists to Coax Businesses Into Great Outdoors

More WeWalk than WeWork, nature-themed getaways for burned-out company employees are on the rise.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Travel Startups Look Beyond Tourists to Coax Businesses Into Great Outdoors
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Azerbaijan Redefines Its Domestic Tourism Strategy By Looking Beyond Its Major Cities

With international travel on pause, Azerbaijan Tourism Board is inspiring Azerbaijanis themselves to discover the diverse, authentic offerings the country has to offer, more conveniently than ever.

Azerbaijan Tourism Board + Skift | 3 years ago

Azerbaijan Redefines Its Domestic Tourism Strategy By Looking Beyond Its Major Cities
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Tourism

Executive Q&A: Lessons From Azerbaijan on Building a Sustainable Tourism Economy During the Pandemic

Azerbaijan has been growing its tourism economy for the last decade, reaching a record-breaking number of international travelers in 2019. Once the pandemic hit, the country’s tourism board realized they could use this time to emerge even stronger, thanks to Azerbaijan’s offerings that are equipped for a post-Covid-19 world.

Azerbaijan Tourism Board + Skift | 3 years ago

Executive Q&A: Lessons From Azerbaijan on Building a Sustainable Tourism Economy During the Pandemic

Business Travel

A New Generation of Luxury in the English Countryside

There are a number of socioeconomic factors driving the investment and interest in refurbished luxury English countryside escapes, but the most basic is a driving desire from all involved to reconnect with sunlight, nature, and conscious meals in a comfortable setting.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 5 years ago

A New Generation of Luxury in the English Countryside