2022 Archives
Gordian Software Raises $25 Million for Airline Cross-Selling Tools
Many travel sites such as Priceline, Hopper, and Trip.com tap technology from Gordian Software to help upsell travelers buying airline tickets by merchandising extras such as seating assignments and checked baggage. The…
How Accor Is Supporting Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism
Accor’s company-wide commitment to sustainability and biodiversity calls guests, employees, and even competitors to join in on a collaborative vision of the hospitality industry’s eco-conscious future.
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Sponsored Measuring Vancouver Island’s Big Tourism Shift
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Vancouver Island’s new tourism approach, Emirates’ optimism, and Marriott Vacations’ new CEO.
Bankrupt Airline SAS and Pilots Reach Deal Ending Two-Week Strike
Scandinavian airline SAS and its pilot unions reached a deal late on Monday that ended a 15-day strike.
Marriott Vacations to Get New CEO as Timeshare Sector Faces Higher Hurdles
You may not personally want to buy a timeshare. But the sales pitch for the timeshare business can still reveal valuable intel about broader trends, such as cross-marketing tactics and the rise of subscription clubs.
Emirates Airline President Sees European Travel Demand Resilient Amid Pressures
Emirates, one of the largest airlines to Europe, sees robust demand from the continent despite an uncertain economic outlook.
3 Insights for Travel Brands to Unlock More Value From Every Transaction
Optimizing the guest experience doesn’t start when a customer arrives at the boarding gate or checks into a hotel room. It’s time for travel brands to focus on uncovering opportunities earlier in the journey: the online checkout process.
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Sponsored Early Lessons From Vancouver Island Tourism’s Shift From Marketer to Social Enterprise
Swapping its marketing role to focus on social impact is as inspiring as it gets coming out of a destination's tourism board. But Vancouver Island's 4VI will need to communicate at a whole new level of transparency — staying mindful of priorities that its resident communities may consider most important.
Strong U.S. Dollar Prompts American Visitors to Europe to Splurge
American tourists to Europe have more buying power than usual, which means that the dollar can buy 15 percent more than a year ago. Visitors are spending on everything from…