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

Portugal Sets Out a Three-Phase Plan to Exit Its Coronavirus Restrictions

A sensible approach that lasts until October, but at such a late stage will people be happy being forced to use digital certificates or show negative Covid test results?

Catarina Demony and Sergio Goncalves, Reuters | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Ireland Invests $10 Million to Draw Remote Workers Away From Its Cities

A vast, sprawling network of connected hubs are slowly but surely being built across Ireland’s rural regions. All it needs now are remote workers.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Amex GBT Now Deviates Widely From Core Travel Focus

Putting the “American Express” back into American Express Global Business Travel, its new Neo1 expense tool reminds us the world’s biggest corporate travel agency is half-owned by a credit card company.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Tourism

England Will Allow Fully Vaccinated Tourists From U.S. and European Union to Enter Without Quarantine

Finally a decision that gives England a chance to catch up with its neighbors, but all eyes will be on the U.S. now to see if it's ready to meet Europe halfway. The corridor is well overdue.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Why Vaccine Maker Pfizer Is Curbing Work Travel This Year

Even those companies that expanded during the crisis are rethinking their travel programs, reinforcing the resilience of virtual meetings for 2022 and beyond.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines Tells Pilots to Conserve Jet Fuel as Supply Is Squeezed by Truck Driver Shortage

After its pilot shortage the airline faces yet another setback, revealing how labor issues spread far and wide.

Tracy Rucinski, Reuters | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Ryanair Predicts 10 Million Passengers This Summer, With a Little Help From Europe’s Covid Certificate

The Irish carrier still has lower fares, but the passenger numbers are at least moving in the right direction as Europeans regain confidence with their digital health passports.

Conor Humphries, Reuters | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

United’s CEO Wants Curbs at Newark Airport to Help Manage Congestion

With a promising summer ahead, Scott Kirby understandably doesn't want his planes hanging around during runway repairs.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Disney Cruise Line to Resume Sailing From Florida Next Month, With No Vaccinations Required

After a long pause Disney has pencilled in a Bahamas cruise, but what kind of demand will it see with Florida's relaxed approach to inoculations?

Praveen Paramasivam, Reuters | 3 years ago

Tourism

New Zealand Freezes Its Open Travel Corridor With Australia for 2 Months

The bubble's burst, so it's back to essential travel, government-managed quarantines and yet more questions surrounding Australia's slow vaccination program.

Renju Jose and Jamie Freed, Reuters | 3 years ago