2016 Archives

Hotels

TripAdvisor Focuses Instant Booking on the Hotels and Markets That Matter

While TripAdvisor Instant Booking has become pervasive on its sites, success isn't assured. Ultimately, it will be up to consumers decide if TripAdvisor is the place they want to book their travel.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Meetings

Australia Tourism Turns to User-Generated GoPro Films for New Year’s Eve Bash

This Tourism Australia project is a mashup of next-gen destination video marketing using GoPros, projection mapping, user-generated content, and social media influencers — and it didn't cost a lot to produce.

Greg Oates, Skift | 8 years ago

Hotels

Good Reasons for Hotel Guests to Think Small Before Checking in This Year

Loyalty to a chain used to mean everything. But frequent travelers are realizing that loyalty to one property or small group of properties has its benefits as well.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

United Airlines CEO Undergoes Heart Transplant Surgery

We hope to see Munoz back in action soon.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 8 years ago

Meetings

The Rise of Brooklyn, 5 Event Startups and More Skift MeetingsIQ

Greg Oates, Skift | 8 years ago

Hotels

The Inside Story of How Marriott Didn’t Want Starwood Until It Did

Marriott dueled with a U.S. hotel company, probably Hyatt, and a foreign one, for Starwood. In the end, Starwood liked Marriott's financial proposal, management and bigness.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Ground Transport

4 Charts Showing Car Rental Companies’ Growth in 2015

Rental car companies saw improvements in revenue and fleet sizes during 2015 and probably feel optimistic about the U.S. economy's continued recovery and increased American travel projected for this year. But they should hold off on celebrating until they demonstrate how they'll make renting cars easier and more mobile friendly in a world where Uber is a frequent alternative to rentals.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Manhattan’s Uninspired Meeting Scene Is Good News for Brooklyn

Although Manhattan continues to market successfully to meeting planners by promoting the city's iconic selling points, the most exciting spirit of innovation to create memorable events is in Brooklyn.

Greg Oates, Skift | 8 years ago

Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line’s New Marketing Tells Guests to ‘Feel Free,’ Spend More

As Norwegian Cruise Line prepares to expand globally, the line is embracing a new brand message that it hopes will resonate internationally. Because “Cruise like a Norwegian” just made some people think of Norway.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 8 years ago

Hotels

What Smart Hotels Are Doing to Create Successful Restaurants Now

Hoteliers know that both travelers and locals alike are tired of stuffy dining rooms and interminable multi-course meals. They're bringing in a wider swath of customers through experimentation and partnerships with skilled restauranteurs.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago