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2018 Archives

Airlines

United Airlines’ New Employee Bonuses Factor in Customer Satisfaction

At most companies, changes in employee bonuses don't resonate much beyond corporate headquarters. But airlines are different, and United Airlines created a global public relations saga in March when it decided to alter how it allotted extra money to employees. It's not a surprise the airline walked it back.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

United Airlines’ New Employee Bonuses Factor in Customer Satisfaction
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Meetings

New Science Says Meeting Planners Should Embrace Unorthodox Venues and Experiences

New scientific research links getting out of your comfort zone with increased creativity. For meeting planners looking for the next big thing, that means smaller-scale venues and unexpected destinations should be top of mind.

Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau + Skift | 5 years ago

New Science Says Meeting Planners Should Embrace Unorthodox Venues and Experiences

Online Travel

AvantStay Raises $5 Million for Short-Term Rentals: Travel Startup Funding This Week

This week's travel startup funding announcements included bets on the popular themes of vacation rentals, co-living, corporate and business travel, and expense management.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

AvantStay Raises $5 Million for Short-Term Rentals: Travel Startup Funding This Week

Business Travel

Rewarding Smart Booking Choices to Go Mainstream

Behavioral rewards still aren't super mainstream in corporate travel. But as companies choose the carrot instead of the stick when it comes to influencing travelers, more organizations are experimenting with it.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Rewarding Smart Booking Choices to Go Mainstream

Online Travel

Ctrip Chairman Shrugs Off Impact of Trump Tariff Dispute — For Now

Ctrip has been able to spend most of its 15-year history riding a rising travel tide in China while buying out much of the competition to blunt their challenges. For 2019, Ctrip will have to stand up and get moving to recapture momentum and investor attention.

Steven Schwankert, Skift | 5 years ago

Ctrip Chairman Shrugs Off Impact of Trump Tariff Dispute — For Now

Cruises

Carnival’s Lackluster Outlook Raises Concerns for 2019

Carnival Corp. had a rough day on Wall Street after its forecast for 2019 disappointed. Executives at the world's largest cruise company are hoping to far surpass the low expectations they laid out Thursday.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Carnival’s Lackluster Outlook Raises Concerns for 2019
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Meetings

New Skift Strategy Guide: How Hotels Can Book More Meetings and Events in 2019

Hotel operators chasing additional meetings and events business need to understand the mindset of today’s planners, embrace new communications tools, and create dynamic, inventive experiences. A tall order? Not once you’re armed with these actionable takeaways.

Cvent + Skift | 5 years ago

New Skift Strategy Guide: How Hotels Can Book More Meetings and Events in 2019

Business Travel

Behavioral Rewards Find Niche in Corporate Travel

Some travelers take advantage of behavioral rewards, and others don't. The bigger picture shows, however, that the promise of a reward for making a particular travel booking decision is a good way to get buy-in from business travelers and give them something to look forward to after their trip.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Luxury

New Farm Bill Spells Good News for the Cannabis Industry

We predicted CBD oil would be a thriving business in 2019 –– but it will soon likely be a skyrocketing one, thanks to the passage of the new Farm Bill. This means consumers may find a whole lot of anxiety relief, and hemp farmers and product manufacturers will likely see big profits.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 5 years ago

New Farm Bill Spells Good News for the Cannabis Industry

Business Travel

What Went Wrong at Thomas Cook in 2018?

Thomas Cook might have been a victim of circumstance but it probably hasn't helped itself. It is caught between the asset-heavy approach of TUI and smaller, more nimble online rivals. It needs to get its house in order to ensure it doesn't keep repeating the same mistakes.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

What Went Wrong at Thomas Cook in 2018?