Partnerships
Media and PR
Skift Q&A: The Guidebook Company That's Survived by Ignoring Everyone
Moon doesn't have the name recognition of some of the other travel brands, but it's managed to avoid they pitfalls that's taken them down. Newlin's experience demonstrates the value of bucking traditional wisdom.
Ground Transport
10 Silly Travel Pillows That Want to Sell You Sleep on Your Next Flight
We would delve into the business of manufacturing and selling the pillows if we could get past the giggling.
Online Travel
Triposo Travel Guides Turns to Crowd Sourcing to Fund its Vibrating Belt
Kudos to Triposo for not looking to social travel or spammy apps built atop Facebook for the future of their digital travel guides. But a vibrating belt telling you where to go may take the whole "think outside the box" concept way too far outside the box.
Announcements
Skift Trends Report: The Independent Chinese Traveler In One Simple Infographic
Make no mistake, this is the the next big megatrend in travel: the millions of independent Chinese travelers that will drive future economies of countless countries, for decades to come.
Airlines
Skift Asks: Do You Support the American Airlines-US Air Merger?
The majority of Americans don't care one way or the other if American Airlines and US Airways merge, even if the Justice Department is advocating on their behalf.
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Reminds Football Fans Why In-Flight Live TV Is So Good
Nothing soothes the stress of a Sunday afternoon or evening flight like being able to watch your favorite team take to the field. It's almost enough to make you forget you're in coach.
Tourism
Madrid, Istanbul and Tokyo Patiently Wait for Tomorrow's Olympic Decision
Whatever the IOC's decision, these three cities represent excellent choices for the summer games.
Media and PR
Lonely Planet Owner NC2 Media Purchases Travel Television Show
There's a very short list of people who've figured out how to do travel on television. Fingers crossed NC2's efforts will add a few shows to that list.
Airlines
The Battle Over Airlines in Argentina Isn't Just About Planes
A state-owned airline can work, it just doesn't when its service is terrible and its leadership is a gaggle of political cronies.