2014 › May

Hotels

TripAdvisor Partners With Cornell for Reputation Management Course

It's old news that the hotel establishment has embraced TripAdvisor. Haters can keep on hating. But the TripAdvisor-Cornell partnership makes even more marginal those who would dismiss the power of user reviews and TripAdvisor itself.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Promotion From Russian Airline Gives Away Points When Planes Fly Overhead

This is a clever idea from S7, although app users may quickly tire of the push notifications in exchange for the relatively few miles they receive.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Expedia Spends More on Search Than Any Other Booking Site in the U.S.

The top 10 U.S. travel advertisers in paid search in 2012 also filled out the top 10 in 2013, although their positions changed somewhat. This shows how difficult it is for travel startups and other companies that were not early adopters to break through and get their messages out to consumers.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Cruises

Singapore Aims for a Fly-Cruise Strategy to Make It the Top Cruise Gateway to Asia

Teaming up with Changi Airport is never a bad idea -- even if your ultimate goal is heading out to sea.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

Shopping Shifts From Trip Accessory to Leading Travel Motivator

As the number of international travelers interested in retail grows, the destinations that benefit the most will cater to their wants with global luxury brands, local goods and language-specific help.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

TripAdvisor’s New Ad Campaign Puts Its Own Stamp on Destinations

Give TripAdvisor credit for emphasizing experience over price in its much-anticipated new ad campaign. The "New York" and "Rome" spots drive home a point about the value of TripAdvisor, but the ads may fall short of creating something memorable.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Daily Travel Startup Watch: Trabliss, Koti and More

Skift | 10 years ago

Ground Transport

Where Americans Ride Amtrak for Work and Play

Although many Americans would scoff at the idea of taking a train instead of a plane on vacation, rail travel is making a comeback both for its views and the unique experience it provides travelers. Amtrak might now make its name as the digital detox of transportation.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Announcements

Best Time to Find Business Travel Price Drops is Tuesdays, Off-Hours

Just because corporations have negotiated fares with their preferred airlines doesn't mean these corporations don't have to be vigilant about carriers lowering their fares. A lack of vigilance about these price drops means businesses are wasting money, and leaving themselves open to charges of wastefulness to foes in the corporation.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago