2015 › November

These are the digital travel trends we were talking about this week.

InterContinental Hotels goes on record to clear up yet another speculation surrounding the company.

With the Priceline Group out of the running to get into the Expedia-HomeAway sweepstakes, it appears very likely that the deal will sail through toward closing.

These are the newest travel startups from AngelList vying for travelers’ interest and investors’ attention.

In a city with the sixth largest LGBT population nationwide, Visit Dallas wants meeting planners to know it has a completely different attitude toward equality and tolerance than Houston.

Travel video trends from Moving Images, a mini-site by Skift and Travel Channel.

Speed and efficiency are the big priorities for select service properties, especially for business travelers who want their hotel to be as smart and flexible as they are. Demand is growing and that's driving the highest rate and revenue increases across all of Hyatt.

River cruising is evolving as the former niche grows to meet demand from cruisers who are tired of ocean cruising. Smaller companies can innovate and experiment in river cruising more readily than in ocean cruising, creating a diverse set of experiences for cruisers.

Airbnb: potential distribution partner or industry threat? Some hotel companies and booking sites say neither, while others are keeping a watchful eye on both the positive and negative effects Airbnb may create.

All of this week’s top digital marketing news for travel executives, all in one place.