Dennis Schaal Archives

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.

Online Travel

Why Booking Has More at Risk From the Iran War Than Expedia

Booking's larger exposure to the impact from the Iran war than Expedia's comes from a position of strength. Booking has a much larger presence than Expedia in Asia and the Middle East, and inflation will smack Booking's European base much harder.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Skift Newsletters

Capital One Closes on Hopper Deal

It's a done deal.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Skift Newsletters

Airbnb Takes Users for a Ride, Literally

Airbnb's services now include pre-booked rides from the airport – and maybe a different kind of airport trip soon.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

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Online Travel

Airbnb Chief Business Officer Discussed How Flights Could Fit Into Expansion Strategy

The question isn't whether Airbnb will eventually add flights or not. The issue is in what manner will Airbnb do it.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Skift Newsletters

Airbnb and Uber Look to Airports

Uber grabs Blacklane + Airbnb gets airport rides = Better options for business travelers?

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Ground Transport

Airbnb’s Latest Service Expansion: Rides From the Airport

Pre-booking rides to your Airbnb or hotel may ease the journey when arriving in an unfamiliar destinations, but there doesn't seem to be anything Airbnb-ish about the new service partnership. Maybe Airbnb gets less unique as it grows?

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Ground Transport

Uber to Buy Blacklane in Push to Accelerate Premium Services

Uber decided it couldn't go it alone in premium travel — so it bought Blacklane.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Experiences

Ransomware Attack Hits Ticketing System Used by Major Museums and Theme Parks

The incident speaks to the ongoing importance of cybersecurity both for your own company and downstream partners.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Skift Newsletters

OpenAI’s Next Advertising Step

Online travel agencies have spent billions on legacy search. Can OpenAI capture a share of this business?

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Tourism

Trump Appoints Polarizing Figure Nick Adams as Tourism Envoy

Nick Adams' public comments go against the vision of tourism as a way to promote cross-cultural understanding — an awkward fit for a job meant to promote the U.S. abroad.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago