2015 Archives

Airlines

New Twist on the Economy Seat Wants to Eliminate Long-Haul Pain

There are many hurdles ahead before a concept as radical as the Twister could take-off, but it has sound principles in ergonomics to back it, and recognizes a pressing need for more healthful conditions in very long-haul Economy. If nothing else, White and Factorydesign have started a very important dialogue.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 8 years ago

Hotels

Predicting the Rise of the Smart Hotel in 2016

The Smart Hotel of the future adapts to any building, and it's plugged into a city's open data platform to provide a new and untapped hospitality user experience that prioritizes efficiency, connectivity and mobility.

Greg Oates, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

5 Simple Things the TSA Still Needs to Fix in 2016

It shouldn't be this hard to make security checkpoints palatable.

Grant Martin, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Video: Reinventing Luxury Cruising Through Customization

Everyone wants a trip made just for them, and when you're paying luxury prices it's more likely to happen.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 8 years ago

Hotels

Will Booking.com Alter Its Vacation Rental Business Model in 2016?

It is very attractive for Booking.com to abstain from charging travelers a booking fee on vacation rentals. But the lack thereof means Booking.com's commissions may not be competitive and shareholders will likely demand that Booking.com maximize the revenue opportunity and impose the booking fee.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

5 New Travel Startups Changing How Destinations are Seen in 2016

These startups have ideas that build on themes travelers have already said they care about: visuals as the gateway to travel, wanting brands to actually know who they are and wanting something unique at sites that by definition are already unique.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

Boingo Brings Travelers Super Fast Wi-Fi at Seven U.S. Airports

If airports want to welcome and comfort travelers, that phrase's definition implies more than charging outlets and iPads at gates or restaurants featuring local cuisines. Having a slow Wi-Fi connection isn't an extension of home for many travelers but it's encouraging to see faster speeds will soon become more common.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Announcements

Skift Business Traveler: You Can Now Shop At Airports With Points

Grant Martin, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

This Week in Travel Startup Funding: Verlocal, Bucket and More

This week's travel startup funding, all in one place.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Kayak to Launch New Text-Based Travel Service

Paul English of Lola Travel wants to address some of the shortcomings, including the lack of human intervention in trip-planning, that were never addressed during his tenure at digital-only Kayak. Perhaps Kayak's new text-based travel service will fill some gaps -- if they really exist, that is -- as well.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago