Matthew Parsons

Matthew covers the corporate travel sector, with his eye on the intersections of procurement, technology and culture. He was previously editor of Buying Business Travel, overseeing its transition to BTN Europe before becoming a Skifter. He lives in London with his young family, but as a self-confessed Francophile loves to hop across the channel for a taste of the good life.

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Wizz Air Launches Flight Subscription Program

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has launched a flight subscription program, opting for the same platform that Alaska Airlines uses. The European airline has partnered with Caravelo, a company that builds subscription platforms for airlines. They claim the program, called MultiPass, is a first for Europe. It will initially be available for six months for the…

Business Travel

American Airlines Hits Smaller Hubs With Steeper Airfares Through Legacy Channels

Erratic airfares will likely be a theme over the course of the year. The question is how damaging, reputationally speaking, will the settling down period be for American Airlines, compared to the financial gains — short or long term.

American Airlines Hits Smaller Hubs With Steeper Airfares Through Legacy Channels

Airlines

EasyJet Flights and Vacations See Healthy Demand This Summer

Looking beyond a busy Easter vacation period, the airline looks set to be boosted by Spain's enduring appeal, and enhanced network.

EasyJet Flights and Vacations See Healthy Demand This Summer

Hotels

Ritz-Carlton Breaks the Mold in the Maldives With New Training Campus

EHL Hospitality Business School believes its new center on Fari Campus could help hotels retain employees for longer with a bespoke education program. It's certainly one way to solve the labor shortage.

Ritz-Carlton Breaks the Mold in the Maldives With New Training Campus

Tourism

Australia Welcomes Far Fewer Chinese Tourists Than Expected

Numbers are at just a fifth compared to before the pandemic, with geopolitical and educational tourism issues at play here.

Australia Welcomes Far Fewer Chinese Tourists Than Expected

Business Travel

Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe

Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders.

Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe

Business Travel

The Future of Work Isn’t As Remote as You Might Think

Hotels probably shouldn’t give up on targeting city centers, or focus too much on adding co-working spaces. And airlines maybe shouldn't rule out negotiating corporate contracts.

The Future of Work Isn’t As Remote as You Might Think

Business Travel

Online Travel Agency Musafir Hires Advisors to Raise $50 Million for Acquisitions

The Sharjah-headquartered online travel agency has big ambitions in the corporate travel space, but so too do other players in these regions.

Online Travel Agency Musafir Hires Advisors to Raise $50 Million for Acquisitions

Business Travel

InteleTravel Eyes Blended Travel Sales With Hickory Acquisition

Blended travel has caught the eye of these two established companies. The resulting formation could well serve this new market.

InteleTravel Eyes Blended Travel Sales With Hickory Acquisition

Hotels

This Artist Paints for the World’s Best Hotels

French artist Elizabeth Stenne has been producing artworks for famous hotels for more than 30 years — and she still thrives taking on diverse commissions with tight deadlines.

This Artist Paints for the World’s Best Hotels