Articles tagged “skyscanner”

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are Summer Travel Trends for 2024?

As a monster summer travel season is a rapidly approaching, here are some trends worth noting as the industry continues its recovery from the pandemic.

Ask Skift: What Are Summer Travel Trends for 2024?

Online Travel

How Travel Metasearch Lost Its Mojo

Advertising in travel metasearch used to be near the top of the list for online travel agencies and hotels. But then along came Google Hotels, YouTube, and TikTok, as well as hotel and online travel agency loyalty programs to deflate the value proposition.

How Travel Metasearch Lost Its Mojo

Online Travel

Indians Top List for Increased Travel Spend — India Report

Until recently, travel was seen as a luxury and once-a-year activity by Indians. International trips were even more infrequent. The new generation of Indian travelers is changing that.

Indians Top List for Increased Travel Spend — India Report

Airlines

What Are the Most Searched Cities for Summer 2024 Flights?

Based on millions of search results, these latest findings offer insights into the top-trending destinations for summer 2024.

What Are the Most Searched Cities for Summer 2024 Flights?

Online Travel

See Why Google’s Competitors Think It’s Violating Europe’s Digital Markets Act

As with privacy concerns, the European Union is ahead of the U.S. when it comes to regulating digital platforms such as Google. European online travel companies aren't satisfied with Google's changes — but hotels think they go too far.

See Why Google’s Competitors Think It’s Violating Europe’s Digital Markets Act

Tourism

Skyscanner Taps Creators and Globetrotters to Launch Virtual Travel Consultancy

In the age of social media shaping travel trends, the decision to include globetrotters and content creators to address travel challenges could resonate with a significant audience.

Skyscanner Taps Creators and Globetrotters to Launch Virtual Travel Consultancy

Airlines

Indigo Is First Indian Carrier to Carry 100 Million Passengers: India Report

IndiGo’s 100 million passengers also underscores the massive potential of the Indian aviation sector. No wonder airlines are keen to tap into it.

Indigo Is First Indian Carrier to Carry 100 Million Passengers: India Report

Startups

Paris Hilton Backs New AI Trip Planner and Jet Engine Startup Raises $116 Million

Paris Hilton is backing a new trip planner that combines AI and social media, shortly after another social media-based travel app announced backing by John Legend.

Paris Hilton Backs New AI Trip Planner and Jet Engine Startup Raises $116 Million

Tourism

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances.

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

Tourism

India Hikes Incentives for Foreign Filmmakers to Shoot in the Country: India Report 

Has India made it lucrative enough for film units to camp in the country to shoot their movies?

India Hikes Incentives for Foreign Filmmakers to Shoot in the Country: India Report