April 2014

Partnerships

How Visual Social Media Marketing Engages Chinese Travelers

When it comes to travel and Chinese social media, Dragon Trail was the first to market with local services and solutions. Adapting to the ever changing internet and social media landscape in China, Dragon Trail helps a growing number of global travel brands increase brand awareness, develop customer relationships, and generate sales.

Dragon Trail + Skift | 10 years ago

Business Travel

Concur Is Losing Money Along the Way to Reworking Corporate Travel

With 1,000 customers signed up for its open-booking platform, and 5,000 new clients enrolled in all its products over the last year, Concur is getting increasingly mainstream in the corporate travel industry. That's a challenge for establishment companies such as American Express, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and BCD, which must pay heed to the insurgent.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Daily Travel Startup Watch: Tripwing, SpinGo and More

Skift | 10 years ago

Announcements

Will Sam Nazarian’s Risky Attempt to Rethink Las Vegas Hotels Work?

With 1,600 rooms to fill, SLS Las Vegas Hotel might not offer the exact same luxury/lifestyle vibe as its boutique South Beach and Beverly Hills sister properties, but something close is exactly what the Strip is missing coming out of the recession.

Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

What Social Media Means for Women Who Want to Travel the World Alone

Much has been written about the impact mobile devices and social media are having on the travel experience, but there are profound implications for female travelers, in particular, who can use the tools to feel safer when on the road alone.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Spirit Airlines CEO Says Flyers Can Learn to Love His Fees

Spirit Airlines' image continues to suffer despite its packed planes and the executives are admitting for the first time that there's a benefit in educating flyers about the pros (and cons) of its fare structure.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Accor Drops the Hotel Check-in Desk for a Mobile App

Does Accor's new streamlined check-in process in practice as advertised? We're not sure, but it potentially is a great way to personalise service and make a lasting impression with the guest.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Cruises

New Skift Trends Report: The Rise of the New Connected Cruise

You can't bring a T-1 line with you at sea, but cruisers are connecting faster than ever before as cruise lines see a benefit to keeping communication quick and increasing customer loyalty.

Matt Hannafin, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Spirit Airlines’ First Quarter Earnings Lift on Increased Volume

Despite the disruptive weather, it was a strong first quarter for U.S. airlines -- even the ones everybody complains about. That is if your name isn't spelled U-N-I-T-E-D.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago