2015 Archives

The Takeoff is a video series from Skift and Amadeus exploring the key elements of the startup mindset, and what it takes to transition from early stage travel startup to next level innovator. Check out all three episodes here and download our report on travel startups for free.

Nothing seems to be able to stop the commodification of airline travel.

We haven't even scratched the surface of what's possible with international traveler technology and since more than a billion people already cross international borders, time is wasting.

Due to accelerating globalization, more cities than ever are competing to attract foreign corporate investment and talent. Therefore, city leaders are placing a higher value on convention centers to help develop their destinations' business brand.

Based on Park Hyatt's consumer research, there's growing demand for more sophisticated programming in luxury hospitality. This collaboration with The New York Times could spark similar initiatives across the industry.

Yes, it’s a gently skewed sales tool for Icelandair. Of course, it is! But it’s still gorgeous. We hope it will inspire other airlines to go make a better one. They can start right now.

Marriott Rewards may be the best program for general travelers, but for frequent travelers it gets complicated.

It's shocking that more corporate travel managers haven't embraced mobile technology and the sharing economy as ways to reduce costs and gain more accurate data on the habits of their clients.

Away from our usual timely coverage of the business of travel, we are taking a step back with this package, looking at what we are calling The Fault Lines of Disruption in the global travel industry.

These are the tourism trends we were talking about this week.