2014 › April

Online Travel

Orbitz Worldwide to Add 40 Tech Jobs as It Readies China Launch

Expedia and TripAdvisor have subsidiaries in China, Priceline has gone the partnership route with Ctrip, and now Orbitz Worldwide wants to get in on the action in a more meaningful way through its HotelClub subsidiary. HotelClub will have to do some heavy lifting in China, which is a coupling, discounting and highly competitive market.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Delta Redesigns Its In-Flight Magazine for Digitally Affluent Flyers

Delta is looking to re-engage distracted readers by serving up more videos and content targeted to both business and leisure mindsets.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

TAM Airlines Adding 750 Flights for World Cup

TAM says it is adding 750 flights for the World Cup, and an additional 1,000 temporary workers to accommodate all of those soccer fans. The airline has had two years to plan for the World Cup, and for many passengers TAM will be their all-important introduction to Brazil and the championship. Let the flights and games begin.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

3 New Ways Airports Are Using Technology to Better Track Luggage

Once airports and airlines get better at not losing your bags, maybe they'll give incentives to keep bags out of overcrowded overhead bins.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Announcements

The James Is the Small Hotel Chain That Makes a Big Impact With Local Design

With only four hotels, The James brand has earned a disproportionate amount of street cred in the hospitality industry for its "warm modernism" and community partnerships with local cultural organizations.

Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Airlines Push Subscription Programs as the Next Phase in Loyalty

Elite travelers and big spenders will continue to relish their loyalty awards, but airlines may win even more loyal flyers when carriers sell them subscriptions for preferred seats and other perks.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Daily Travel Startup Watch: Travellars, Geogo and More

Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

China’s Qunar Says it Won’t Sell Malaysia Airlines Flights Out of Safety Concerns

Malaysia Airlines reportedly has taken some unspecified steps to enhance security onboard its flights. This likely won't do much to change Qunar's stance in the short term until the cause of MH370's disappearance has been detailed.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Same-Day Hotel Booking App Hot Hotels Completes $1 Million Seed Round

Is it a red flag or prudent strategy that Hot Hotels has raised just $1 million in its more than two years of existence? If it really wants to expand into Latin America, Hot Hotels will probably need more muscle than this.

Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Brand USA’s 47-to-1 Return on Investment Claim Attracts Doubts Even Among Supporters

There's lots of goodwill around Brand USA, but that could quickly dissipate if the marketing organization continues to take credit for others' work in an attempt to win new funding from Congress.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago