How Momondo Outcompeting Kayak in Europe Led to Its Acquisition
Momondo Group thinks the key to differentiation in metasearch is to create an emotional connection with the customer. Price-focused Kayak wants to learn a thing or two.
Andrew Sheivachman
The Future of Travel Media Is Going Far Beyond Print
Time will tell if video truly resonates with travelers during the inspiration phase of the travel booking funnel. For the time being, it's smart for travel media to experiment with a variety of formats and platforms, especially when it comes to branded content.
Changing the Culture of Corporate Travel — Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report
After a frank conversation with Carlson Wagonlit Travel CEO Kurt Ekert about the company's past shortcomings and goals for the future, we're more interested than ever before to see the new innovations developed to empower business travelers.
CEO Interview: CWT’s Kurt Ekert on Making Life Better for Business Travelers
Better personalizing booking and travel tools for business travelers is something of a holy grail in corporate travel. Time will tell if Carlson Wagonlit Travel's newfound focus on technology will be effective.
Etihad Will Offer Free iPads and Wi-Fi on Flights Affected by Electronics Ban
This is a smart move to ensure Etihad's most valuable customers are able to stay connected on its lengthy flights direct to U.S. destinations.
Skift’s Most Interesting Corporate Travel Startups 2017
Innovation used to be hard to come by in corporate travel. Today, these startups are doing the hard work of moving the industry forward -- and major players are paying attention.
Emirates Uses New Electronics Ban to Tout Its In-Flight Entertainment
Leave it to Emirates to poke fun at the increasingly confusing electronics ban while marketing its diverse in-fight entertainment offerings.
U.S. Bans Large Electronic Devices on Inbound Flights From Middle East and Africa
This electronics ban will make life inconvenient for travelers on long-haul flights to the U.S. It's hard not to wonder, however, about the refusal of the U.S. government to detail any specific threat that has been made.
Middle East, African Airlines Restrict Electronic Devices on U.S.-Bound Flights
In the past, authorities have been able to both move fast and be competent, but the complete lack of information provided this time around to travelers so far by airlines and authorities only creates confusion for international travelers.
Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Cut TSA, Amtrak and Airline Services
President Trump's budget outline shows that his focus on national defense may come at the expense of aviation security and infrastructure improvement. Fortunately, Congress will likely push back against some of these cuts.