2013 Archives

The deal, particularly the desktop element of it, is a good one for TripAdvisor, even if Microsoft has struggled to become a force in travel.

The addition of JetBlue will only exacerbate the PreCheck lines at some airports. Looking forward to the speed advantages offered to the people who aren't labeled known travelers.

Travel companies slow to set up mobile functionality may be comforted by this news, but mobile usage will only continue to rise due to changing consumer habits and the growth of travel in emerging economies where mobile devices are more common than desktops.

Expedia hopes it can repeat the TripAdvisor playbook with newly acquired Trivago. Build Trivago, spin it off one day, let the shareholders exult, and start all over again. But sometimes life and business gets in the way.

Jeffery Boyd doesn't want to meddle in Priceline's business on a day to day basis, which may provide angst to some investors. Still, incoming CEO Darren Huston has capably led Priceline's prized asset, Booking.com, over the last two years, so he's got the pedigree in what promises to be a fascinating new era in online travel.

Skyscanner will likely experience some of the same problems that Hipmunk faces in the U.S. market: It is late to the game, although Gareth Williams feels it is still early when looking at the big picture. And, it will take a lot of years to build up Skyscanner's hotel business both in the U.S. and abroad.

This represents a huge opportunity for hoteliers to partner with airlines and activity providers. It helps hotels become a more attractive choice by sharing more about a destination.

This is Pinterest's first big move on monetization, and with travel being one its biggest categories, it makes sense to build an organized structure and business around it.

Wertheimer didn't reveal much and didn't mollify any critics but after selling his company to Google for $700 million, he doesn't have to.

Airlines worldwide are kicking themselves for not thinking of this endearing and digitally-impressive new ad. It shows that passengers can still expect creative marketing from carriers, if nothing else.