2022 Archives

It's a cliche of travel sector conferences. Consumers, especially younger ones, prefer to spend money on experiences, such as travel, rather than goods. But it's still eye-popping to see the…

In this video from Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2022, we hear from Jason Bryant, vice president, Nor1, Oracle Hospitality, and Robert Tanenbaum, managing director, Starwood Capital Group, on how automation and artificial intelligence can help hoteliers optimize their offerings to meet changing guest expectations and drive additional revenue over the next few years.

In this video from Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2022, we hear from Eric Liebman, senior vice president, SVP strategic partnerships, at JCB International Credit Card on how the hospitality industry can harness guest-centric payments to drive their customer and revenue strategies.

In this video from Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2022, we hear from Noreen Henry, chief revenue officer, Sojern, about how an always-on digital marketing approach driven by smart data can help capitalize on the latest traveler behavior and trends.

When asked a few years ago whether Booking.com was a disruptor, CEO Glenn Fogel said "no." Online travel companies should prove their innovation, not make excessive boasts.

For today's podcast episode, Skift's Dennis Schaal is joined by RVshare's Jon Gray, UndertheDoormat Group's Merilee Kar, and HomeAway's Carl Shepherd to discuss their experiences during the evolution of online short-term rentals.

Traveler expectations have shifted dramatically since before the pandemic. To capture demand in a competitive market, independent hotel brands need to deliver a compelling alternative to the traditional loyalty programs offered by the large chains. The challenge? Scaling up their infrastructure, support systems, and marketing reach without losing their individuality.

The flight attendant unions representing cabin crew members at Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Spirit Airlines are backing a merger of Frontier and Spirit, or at least opposing JetBlue's hostile…

Membership Collective Group is best known for its Soho House member's clubs and being unprofitable for decades. The company reported earnings on Wednesday, continuing its unprofitable streak.

With a goal to attract 100 million tourists a year by 2030, Saudi Arabia realizes that it will have to promote itself aggressively as a leisure destination. A trillion dollars looks pretty aggressive.