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Articles tagged “local”

Business Travel

Microsoft’s New Carbon Penalties for Corporate Travel Stir Debate

Microsoft's news this week underscored a bigger problem: It no longer seems to be about how to cut carbon emissions, but rather how that gets counted.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Microsoft’s New Carbon Penalties for Corporate Travel Stir Debate

Online Travel

Trivago and Kayak Split Over Travel Metasearch’s Future

Trivago is stepping into an arena where many companies before it have failed, namely travel inspiration presented considerably before people would be ready to book. If it succeeds, Trivago would be breaking relatively new ground among metasearch competitors.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Trivago and Kayak Split Over Travel Metasearch’s Future
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Tourism

5 Ways Visit California Is Rethinking Destination Marketing With Visual Stories

For DMOs, first-person, locally told stories will be critical throughout recovery and beyond. Visit California is using visual stories to build trust and confidence among locals and visitors, foster stronger relationships with partners and stakeholders, and amplify local voices.

CrowdRiff + Skift | 3 years ago

5 Ways Visit California Is Rethinking Destination Marketing With Visual Stories

Online Travel

Trivago Wants to Stay Engaged With Travelers Well After They Book Trips

There are no guarantees that Trivago will succeed in transforming itself, broadening its offerings to travelers, and becoming different enough from rivals to ensure its viability. But sitting still and not trying new things wasn't an option, either.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Trivago Wants to Stay Engaged With Travelers Well After They Book Trips

Online Travel

Intrepid Travel and Startup Local Purse Test Live Video Shopping for Travelers

It's an appealing idea to harness the growing trend in live-streamed e-commerce to support local artisans.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Intrepid Travel and Startup Local Purse Test Live Video Shopping for Travelers

Coronavirus

Trivago CEO Details How Company’s Coronavirus Pivot May Reflect the Immediate Future of Travel

Can Trivago really emerge from the coronavirus crisis in a stronger position? It appears to be making similar bets to what others are doing, but perhaps its speed can be an advantage. On the other hand, Google Travel will still be encroaching — with more than ample firepower.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Trivago CEO Details How Company’s Coronavirus Pivot May Reflect the Immediate Future of Travel
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Online Travel

Travel Leaders Recount Their Most Memorable Purchases Abroad In This New Skift Interview Series

We asked industry leaders to reflect on the positive impacts of spending locally through their most memorable purchases while traveling.

Visa + Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Leaders Recount Their Most Memorable Purchases Abroad In This New Skift Interview Series
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Hotels

How Mercure Hotels Is Giving Travelers a Sense of Place with Local Food, Beverage, and Craftsmanship

A “midscale” hotel brand may have once brought to mind conventional design, amenities, and food and beverage. But Mercure Hotels is making moves to show that midscale hotels can provide the unparalleled uniqueness of a local experience and become a portal to the destination.

Accor Group + Skift | 4 years ago

How Mercure Hotels Is Giving Travelers a Sense of Place with Local Food, Beverage, and Craftsmanship
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Hotels

Accor Plans to Make Wojo Europe’s Largest Co-Working Brand by 2022

Accor’s investment in the co-working economy shows a growing need for hospitality brands to diversify the experiences they offer their customers and for co-working spaces to evolve.

Accor Group + Skift | 5 years ago

Accor Plans to Make Wojo Europe’s Largest Co-Working Brand by 2022

Tourism

New Orleans Tourism Agency Engages Minority Business Owners Who Demanded Inclusion

When minority business owners spoke up in New Orleans, the city’s tourism marketing corporation responded by admitting the oversight and hiring a diversity and inclusion consultant. Hopefully these measures will have a lasting impact.

Brittney Oliver, Skift | 5 years ago

New Orleans Tourism Agency Engages Minority Business Owners Who Demanded Inclusion