2014 › October

Airlines

Virgin Galactic Flight Crashes in Desert Killing One Test Pilot

The crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo is certainly a major setback for Virgin Galactic, which doesn't have a replacement rocket in the words, and space tourism generally. Knowing Richard Branson, though, this isn't the end of the story.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Daily Travel Startup Watch: Fizzer, Travoline and More

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago

SkiftX

Pegasus Solutions Restructuring and Layoffs Under Way

Pegasus Solutions was once a leading provider of central reservations system services to the global hotel industry, but the business has fallen off the cliff. Letting the chief information officer and other top leaders depart doesn't signal that Pegasus' prospects will be changing anytime soon.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Announcements

Skift Business Traveler: American and US Airways Reveal a Sensible Combined Mileage Program

Grant Martin, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Hilton Sees Filling Rooms on Weekends as New Trend

For chains such as Hilton Worldwide, which attract their share of business travelers, figuring out a way to fill rooms on the weekends is a constant challenge. Hilton is making progress, though, and perhaps the trend of road warriors tacking on leisure trips could be a contributing factor.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Up to 53% of Airline Passengers May Suffer From NoMoPhobia

Happy Halloween travels. If you can’t be connected on your flight today, consider buying a Little Book of Calm. (That one’s for our Brit friends, straight from their Black Books.)

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Expedia Looks to Build Tours and Activities Without Acquisitions

Will it or won't it has been the big question about whether Expedia will get into tours and activities in a serious way. Yes it will, Expedia officials say, but the company is intent on growing the business organically without the distraction of an acquisition.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

B2B Travel Startups Need to Show Personality on Social Media

Travel startups can be run like machines in their formative years, but they are learning that isn't enough. They have a long way to go to become more personable on social media.

Joyce Manalo, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Skift Forum Video: HotelTonight’s CEO on Curation in Travel

HotelTonight puts simplicity and curation in the palm of users' hands.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

SkiftX

Best Travel Ads This Week: Travel Brands Go Indie

There's never been a more creative time to be in travel marketing and brands that excel are riffing on influences far outside the industry for more interesting and engaging campaigns.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago