2014 Archives

Online Travel

Global Travelers Willing to Trade Privacy for Smarter Transit Tools

Many travelers are already unknowingly sharing data on the road so taking control of that data and maximizing its benefit is a smart move that will gain popularity as mobile, data-informed planning become easier to access and understand.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

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Expedia Acquires European Car-Rental Site Auto Escape Group

The merger and acquisition frenzy in the travel industry continues apace, and Expedia's acquisition of the Auto Escape Group will enhance Expedia's global competition with the Priceline Group.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

This Is Why Friends Traveling Together Is So Much Fun

This is why the travel brands should think more about targeting groups of friends: because it is so much fun, gives the destination a youthful vibe, and keeps it fresh as a brand.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

Las Vegas Mixes Real-Life and Social Campaigns for Latest Marketing Pitch

Digital tools are allowing destinations to spread the marketing messages further than ever before, but agencies need to be creative and comprehensive to break through the competition.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Announcements

Skift Business Traveler: Air France And The Future Of Inflight Cabins

Grant Martin, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Daily Travel Startup Watch: OpenMondo, Global TraQs and More

Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

How the Busiest Airlines at Charles de Gaulle Airport Used Twitter During the Strike

In times of anticipated crisis, man your Twitter stations. Provide up-to-date information, genuine sympathy and additional assistance.

Joyce Manalo, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

GoPro CEO: A Selfie Realization Propelled the Company

GoPro learned early that vanity sells in the form of selfie videos. GoPro's challenge will be to evolve from a gadget company into a media enterprise because hardware can fairly easily be copied.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Inside InterContinental Hotels’ New Health and Wellness Themed Brand

By placing large gyms just off the lobbies, streamlining the guest experience at every touchpoint, and anchoring the brand mission in wellness, EVEN Hotels could inspire more people to actually workout.

Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Spanish Apartment-Share Site Only-Apartments Goes Public, Sort Of

The Alternative Spanish Stock Exchange sounds like a public-company incubator and an attractive way for small-cap companies to prove their mettle.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago