Articles tagged “packages”

Online Travel

Despegar Is Opening Stores in Brazil and Argentina

You probably won't see many credit card machines at Despegar's stores or booths in Argentina. But you will see travelers with cash.

Despegar Is Opening Stores in Brazil and Argentina

Tourism

Hajj Tourism Up This Year, Along With Rising Prices

While diversification efforts are underway to expand Saudi Arabia's tourism sector beyond religious tourism, the hajj pilgrimage continues to be a vital pillar of the country's tourism and economic landscape.

Hajj Tourism Up This Year, Along With Rising Prices

Tour Operators

TUI to Test Dynamic Pricing in the UK

TUI was doing "the connected trip" before Booking.com was born. But it needs to fine-tune its pricing and flexibility to stay competitive.

TUI to Test Dynamic Pricing in the UK

Online Travel

Despegar Widens Reach But Still Reported a Fourth Quarter Loss

Don't be surprised if Despegar makes and acquisition or two in 2023. That's baked into its plans.

Despegar Widens Reach But Still Reported a Fourth Quarter Loss

Online Travel

Lastminute.com Hits ‘Restart’ Button With New CEO

Having your top executives jailed is one thing. But as that issue recedes, Lastminute.com needs to deal with its under-performance issues and execute on strategy shifts.

Lastminute.com Hits ‘Restart’ Button With New CEO

Online Travel

TUI Gets More Digital in Aspiring for Reinvention

Travelers in many parts of the world are used to the online booking of build-your-own vacation packages, and others prefer to walk into a travel agency to plan. After many years, TUI is trying to embrace digital trends, and is modestly executing on a plan to get more online.

TUI Gets More Digital in Aspiring for  Reinvention

Business Travel

TUI Is Pitching Remote Work Holidays as the Next Employee Benefit

Like a hotel guest who dips a toe into the pool before diving in, TUI is gauging interest for a new kind of package. Its global network and brand familiarity will work in its favor, but the prices less so.

TUI Is Pitching Remote Work Holidays as the Next Employee Benefit

Online Travel

Expedia Adds 25 Million Travelers to Loyalty Program in Challenge to Tripadvisor Subscription Plan

Expedia wants to help people find a new travel companion — namely Expedia. We've heard online travel agencies and others vow to become to become less price-oriented before, but fickle deal hunters will make that a tough pledge to fulfill.

Expedia Adds 25 Million Travelers to Loyalty Program in Challenge to Tripadvisor Subscription Plan

Online Travel

A New Trivago Will Have More Booking and Travel Inspiration

While Tripadvisor has transitioned over the years away from hotel metasearch in a big way — largely because of Google's incursions — Trivago is just starting to dabble with diversification. That tilt could lead to more significant changes in the future.

A New Trivago Will Have More Booking and Travel Inspiration

Airlines

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Talks Digital Transformation in Exclusive Skift Interview

With the closure of its operation in Japan and rumblings about selling its stake in India, AirAsia Group will have to renews its focus on core markets in Southeast Asia. But while the airline operation turns inward, the group's e-commerce operation is gambling on expansion.

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Talks Digital Transformation in Exclusive Skift Interview