Shakira Partners With Despegar for Upcoming Marketing Campaigns
Shakira has paved the way for other Latin America artists. Despegar hopes she can open more doors for the company, as well.
Dennis Schaal is Skift’s Founding Editor and Executive Editor. Dennis has been a reporter focusing on online travel and short-term rentals for more than two decades at Skift, Tnooz, USA Today, and Travel Weekly. He is well-known for tough one-on-one interviews on stage at Skift events, including with the CEOs and top execs of Expedia, Uber, Booking Holdings, Priceline, Kayak, Hopper, and more.
Sonder-Marriott Deal: What the Fine Print Says About Distribution and Royalties
Sonder gets new marketing and distribution power through the licensing deal. While a positive, this isn't a panacea for Sonder's fundamental problems.
Despegar Sells Destination Unit to Iberostar Group, 600 Employees Transfer
If this deals truly helps Despegar better focus on its core services — selling travel — then it would seem to make sense. In the process, Despegar gets leaner.
Capital One to the Rescue? Inspirato Looks for Boost Through Its Strategic Partner
The new CEO will have to figure out exactly what Inspirato will be. Is it the "luxury hospitality company" of 2019, the "innovative luxury travel club" of 2024, or something else.
Inspirato Gets New CEO and $10 Million in Financing, Lays Off 15% of Employees
With Brad Handler out as chairman and his brother Brent Handler having given up the CEO role nearly a year ago, this deal represents a changing of the guard at Inspirato.
Vacasa Lost 9% of Its Vacation Rentals in the Last Year, Doesn’t See Profitability in 2024
Vacasa's weaknesses were apparent well before the vacation rental market turned soft. Now, they're even tougher to fix.
Expedia Group Delays Rollout of One Key Loyalty Program Beyond the U.S. and the UK
Ariane Gorin is not going to be a Peter Kern clone in her new role as Expedia Group CEO. Among her first acts was to pause the international rollout of the Group's One Key loyalty program.
Expedia.com’s Growth Outpaced Rivals, but CEO Notes ‘Softening’ Demand
Was that a typo? Room nights at Expedia Group's flagship brand leaped 20%. That's rare territory these days in online travel.
Tripadvisor’s Controlling Shareholder and Certares Are in ‘Active Discussions’ About Transactions
This earnings season has turned into a cloudy one for Tripadvisor. It’s certainly looking for some sunshine.
Airbnb CEO: We’ll Relaunch Experiences in 2025
Can Airbnb be successful in Experiences when it avoids mass market tours and activities? Don't look to find that Taj Mahal tour on Airbnb.