Matt Heidkamp

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Business Travel

Blended Travel Comes of Age

The travel industry has acknowledged the pandemic led to a surge in people blending leisure with work. Now it’s got to figure out how to unravel the Great Merging to better serve this new and dynamic customer persona.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Blended Travel Comes of Age

Luxury

A New Super Luxury Goes a Step Further

A new tier of ultra-luxury has jumped out from the broader commoditized luxury category into a sphere of its own. Brands like Aman and Bvlgari Hotels are catering to the upper echelons of global wealth. As these top-of-the-strata services cost more than ever, an arms race is unfolding for the staff, product, and experience that can keep pace with lofty daily rates and steep checks.

Colin Nagy | 1 year ago

A New Super Luxury Goes a Step Further

Announcements

Megatrends: Defining Travel in 2023

Drawing on reporting, data, and insights from Skift editors, reporters, research analysts, as well as conversations with industry leaders across the globe, we will set forth the themes that will define travel in 2023 and beyond.

Jason Clampet | 1 year ago

Megatrends: Defining Travel in 2023

Announcements

Skift IDEA Awards 2022: See the Winners

Skift IDEA Awards is travel’s annual recognition of excellence in design, creativity, and innovation – honoring the brands and businesses pioneering the industry’s future. See the final results and meet the 2022 winners!

Skift | 2 years ago

Skift IDEA Awards 2022: See the Winners

Announcements

Skift IDEA Awards 2022: Meet the Shortlist

Skift IDEA Awards is travel’s annual recognition of excellence in design, creativity, and innovation - honoring the brands and businesses pioneering the industry’s future. See who made the 2022 shortlist.

Skift | 2 years ago

Skift IDEA Awards 2022: Meet the Shortlist

Hotels

Every One of IHG’s Hotel Brands, Explained

IHG has assembled a hospitality collection with some of the most wide-ranging and eclectic brands in the world. Here's what you need to know about every one of them.

Sonia Menken | 2 years ago

Every One of IHG’s Hotel Brands, Explained

Announcements

Skift IDEA Awards 2021: See the Winners

The 2021 Skift IDEA Awards honors the companies, projects and campaigns driving the travel industry forward. See the winning projects from this year's program.

Matt Heidkamp | 2 years ago

Skift IDEA Awards 2021: See the Winners

Announcements

Skift IDEA Awards 2021: See Who Made Our Shortlist

Skift IDEA Awards is the travel industry’s annual recognition of excellence in design, creativity, and innovation. Here’s the shortlist of this year’s finalists. 

Matt Heidkamp | 2 years ago

Skift IDEA Awards 2021: See Who Made Our Shortlist

Announcements

Call for Entries: Skift IDEA Awards 2021

Entries are now open for 2021 edition of the Skift IDEA Awards, the travel industry’s annual recognition of excellence in design, creativity, and innovation. Apply by the June 28 early deadline for the best entry rate.

Matt Heidkamp, Skift | 3 years ago

Call for Entries: Skift IDEA Awards 2021

Skift Originals

Announcing the Winners of Skift IDEA Awards 2020

With hundreds of entries across 14 categories, this year's Skift IDEA Awards winners represent the innovations, design, and experiences defining the future of travel. Discover the 2020 winners and honorable mentions here.

Matt Heidkamp, Skift | 3 years ago

Announcing the Winners of Skift IDEA Awards 2020