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2018 Archives

Meetings

Virtual Tech Brings New Challenges — Meetings Innovation Report

Virtual and hybrid meetings are growing in popularity, but smart planners need to develop a strategy that integrates live events and digital meetings into a cohesive program.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Virtual Tech Brings New Challenges — Meetings Innovation Report

Airlines

Interview: Avianca Brasil CEO Plots Global Expansion

Despite its well-known name, Avianca Brasil is a lot smaller than most travelers might think. But it's growing and recently started flying to Miami and New York. Expect to see more new long-haul routes soon.

Brian Sumers | 6 years ago

Interview: Avianca Brasil CEO Plots Global Expansion

Meetings

Virtual Meetings Need More Than a Flawless Livestream To Be Successful

When attendees can leave your meeting with a click of the mouse, you'd better keep them engaged.

Jaimie Seaton, Skift | 6 years ago

Virtual Meetings Need More Than a Flawless Livestream To Be Successful

Airlines

Airport Secrets From an Architect Who Designs Them

We'd like to see more airports not worry about budgets and focus on reinventing the airport experience, but that's probably not feasible in most places. Architects like HKS' Pat Askew do what they can to make travel more pleasurable with the resources they're given.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Airport Secrets From an Architect Who Designs Them

Tourism

Video: Apple Leisure Group CEO on the Appeal of Luxury All-Inclusive

All-inclusive vacations aren't necessarily just for low-end consumers seeking high convenience. The luxury corner of the all-inclusive market has staying power.

Sarah Enelow, Skift | 6 years ago

Video: Apple Leisure Group CEO on the Appeal of Luxury All-Inclusive

Announcements

First Look at the Speakers to Join Skift Forum Europe

Who's speaking at our second annual Skift Forum Europe? Today we reveal a first look!

Rafat Ali, Skift | 6 years ago

First Look at the Speakers to Join Skift Forum Europe

Business Travel

Upscale Destinations and Tech Innovations to Watch in 2018 — New Luxury

It's difficult to pin down exactly what's going to dominate the headlines in the luxury travel sector in 2018, but expect a handful of destinations to grow in popularity and for hoteliers to talk up the benefits of enhanced personalization.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Upscale Destinations and Tech Innovations to Watch in 2018 — New Luxury

Airlines

American and Southwest Airlines Giving Employees Tax Reform Bonuses

There's never been any doubt U.S. businesses would benefit from tax reforms. But will consumers and workers? Time will tell.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

American and Southwest Airlines Giving Employees Tax Reform Bonuses

SkiftX

Ctrip-Backed Chinese Booking Sites Plan Merger

Ctrip – with the help of some useful allies – continues to dominate China's fast-expanding travel industry. It will be interesting to see whether 2018 brings further expansion into Europe and North America.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Ctrip-Backed Chinese Booking Sites Plan Merger

Business Travel

The Luxury Destinations Making a Big Impact in 2018

We've made a list, and checked it twice, specifically looking at places where purveyors of luxury travel are setting up shop this year.

Laura Powell, Skift | 6 years ago

The Luxury Destinations Making a Big Impact in 2018