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.

Latest Stories

Tourism

South Koreans Told to Cut Their Holiday Travel to Slow Covid Surge

It's unclear how effective less traveling and commuting will be in the face of the Delta variant, but what is certain is that the country needs to play catch-up to ensure more residents are vaccinated.

Sangmi Cha, Reuters | 3 years ago

South Koreans Told to Cut Their Holiday Travel to Slow Covid Surge

Business Travel

Why This Technology Company Transformed Its Office Into a Farm

On the frontline of a global-local movement, software company Zoho’s rural revitalization concept could catch on.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Why This Technology Company Transformed Its Office Into a Farm

Business Travel

Global Consulting Firms Project They Will Save Almost $1 Billion by Cutting Corp Travel in 2022

These latest company budgets and stricter travel programs are concrete evidence that there's simply no going back to 2019 levels.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Global Consulting Firms Project They Will Save Almost $1 Billion by Cutting Corp Travel in 2022

Business Travel

TUI Eyes Recovery as Germans Finally Start Booking Their Summer Holidays

This is the moment TUI has been waiting for — a decisive swing back to holiday bookings and positive cashflow.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 3 years ago

TUI Eyes Recovery as Germans Finally Start Booking Their Summer Holidays

Hotels

Sonder Discovers Growth Comes at a Price as Losses Widen to $54 Million

The technology-focused hospitality company is feeling upbeat on future growth, as occupancy moves in the right direction, but its touted "stellar" results follow a quiet first quarter.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Sonder Discovers Growth Comes at a Price as Losses Widen to $54 Million

Business Travel

Remote Workers Take to the Seas

Cruise ships turned into floating harbingers of doom during the pandemic. Now they have a chance to reposition themselves for the remote working boom.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Remote Workers Take to the Seas

Online Travel

Indonesia’s Traveloka Reportedly Seeking $400 Million for SPAC Deal to Go Public

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and Hong Kong investor Richard Li are emerging as frontrunners with their Bridgetown Holdings venture to help this fast-growing travel startup finally list.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Indonesia’s Traveloka Reportedly Seeking $400 Million for SPAC Deal to Go Public

Tourism

U.S. Adds Greece, Ireland, Other Destinations to Travel Warning List

Devastating news for many holiday hotspots that would have welcomed Americans with open arms this season.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago

U.S. Adds Greece, Ireland, Other Destinations to Travel Warning List

Business Travel

Corporate Travel’s Stark Reality Versus the Delusions of Airlines

Deloitte has taken the pulse of corporate America, and the 150 travel managers it surveyed are a lot more cautious than airlines would have you believe.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Corporate Travel’s Stark Reality Versus the Delusions of Airlines

Tourism

Remote Workers Flock to European Hotspots Before Offices Reopen

Thousands of people will be experiencing the benefits of remote work, and no doubt telling their employers all about it once they return.

Clara-Laeila Laudette and Corina Pons, Reuters | 3 years ago

Remote Workers Flock to European Hotspots Before Offices Reopen