Golf-Hotel-Resorts AND CASINO News: 5 Overtourism Solutions + IHG’s 2 New Ideas + 1 Rare ANA CEO Interview

October 23, 2017

View in browser

Note From the Editor

We've written volumes about the travails associated with overtourism, and today senior writer Andrew Sheivachman delivers some solutions. From raising costs to attract fewer overall people — but more high-value visitors — to sending better messages via marketing and education, the ideas should help any destination coping with an overwhelming influx of tourists.

For those spots still craving the limelight, we have some insight into one of the most widely read (and debated) annual getaway guides. As it does every year, The New York Times is preparing its 52 Places to Go list. But in a new twist, the paper is looking for a journalist to visit each of those locales and craft itineraries for them. Note to the future 52 places: read our overtourism story to prepare for any eventual surge of arrivals.

— Hannah Sampson, News Editor

Video: Amadeus Airlines on Why Destructive Fare Wars May Finally Be Coming to an End [SPONSORED]

We're thrilled to announce that $1300 OFF Super Early Bird tickets for our flagship Skift Global Forum are now on sale! Don't miss your chance to join us on September 25-26, 2018 in New York City at our absolute lowest rate.

5 Overtourism Solutions for Popular Destinations

As destinations scramble to reduce the impact of tourism on their citizens, foundational work must still be done to create a repeatable framework and process for preventing overtourism.

The Anxieties Of A Muslim Traveler

"I am this guy. I fit every cliché; I am the abstract villain of your imagined anxieties. Traveling while Muslim. "

IHG Is Planning to Create a New Luxury Brand

IHG has fewer brands in its portfolio compared to most of its competitors, so adding a couple more makes sense.

New York Times Is Hiring a Reporter to Visit Its 52 Places to Go

Many avid travelers and destination marketers look forward to these where-to-go lists and the Times wants to make its list more engaging and relevant to its readers. Sending a reporter to 52 places in 52 weeks sounds like a stretch, but there's no doubt many travelers will enjoy following the person who will have one of the world's best jobs.

Interview: ANA CEO on His Star Wars Strategy and Why Sushi Doesn't Fly

Other airlines serve sushi, but not ANA, Japan's largest carrier. Why? ANA takes its food seriously, and its chefs don't think sushi tastes right on planes, so it serves sashimi instead. That's attention to detail.

IHG Is Finally Adding Kimpton to Its Loyalty Program

Whatever IHG ultimately does as it proceeds with this loyalty program merger, the No. 1 thing they don't want to do is to anger Kimpton Karma elites. We also wonder: Will new IHG CEO Keith Barr start letting IHG's most elite loyalty members get access to his phone number too?

Did United Airlines promote its new Polaris cabin faster than was prudent? The answer is probably yes. But remember, in 2016, United was losing high-value customers to competitors. It likely wanted to make a splash by highlighting its future plans.

Expedia Affiliate Network and Hotels.com Hop on Travel Startups Incubator Trend

Another day, another support system for travel startups. Given all these incubators and accelerators, travel startups must be enjoying a golden age of innovation and profitability. Right?

Airbnb Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk Named Chairman of Airbnb China

With all the leadership changes taking place at Airbnb in the past few weeks, should we be expecting even more? Does this mean a CEO change is next?

For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.

You received this email because you are subscribed to Skift Daily Newsletter from Skift.