2022 Archives

Good morning from Skift. It's Wednesday, June 1, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Whether it’s via Whimstay or others, the Hotwire-like selling of last-minute inventory for vacation rentals is destined to find a role in this very hot sector.

"For far too long the darlings of travel, like Booking.com and Expedia, have been the focus. With Amex GBT using their SPAC to go public, it now brings corporate travel…

Pent-up demand seems to be trumping any worries that businesses might have over rising travel costs, which isn't your typical pre-pandemic trait. But a clash with tourists this summer might put the brakes on spending.

Travelers are ready to adventure again, but they just may not be ready for the pitfalls of getting to their destination. Hotels are enhancing wellness, relaxation, and convenience in anticipation of those often-rocky journeys.

IDeaS’ “Revenue Optimization Handbook for New Hotels” outlines how hotels and resorts can maximize revenue opportunities and commercial performance before opening and showcases why developing a structured pricing strategy is an essential part of the pre-opening phase.

As the global pandemic subsides, the hospitality industry is seeing a surge in leisure travel. To help hotels attract this growing segment with stronger loyalty programs, iSeatz has released its “State of Loyalty: 2022 Hospitality Ancillary Report”, with key insights into the competitive landscape of ancillary offers.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 13.4 million people over the five-day Memorial Day holiday weekend travel period. That is the highest number since 2019, when TSA screened 14.4…

The phrase "listen to the customer" is a cliche. But in the early days of the vacation rental business, the smart move was to listen to what the marketplace was saying rather than force feed it the opposite.

Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, May 31, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.