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

Business Travel

Airlines Unlikely to Play a Big Role Slowing Climate Change: New Report

In terms of saving the planet, the next best thing to not flying long-haul could be flying on a plane that uses sustainable fuel. Many companies are buying into this now, but it's still early days.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

UK Delay in Lifting Restrictions Hasn’t Fazed Premier Inn Owner Whitbread

Here's one company well-placed to make the most of a bad situation, especially with Germany on the rebound.

Vishwadha Chander and Muvija M, Reuters | 3 years ago

Business Travel

New Office Design Experiments for When the Remote Work Dream Fizzles

A new hospitality think tank wants commercial real estate firms to help it redesign offices, betting the remote work trend won't last.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

TUI Might Need to Raise More Cash Without Its British Tourists

Holidaymakers from Britain used to be such a reliable source of income. TUI should now think about cutting back its exposure.

Ilona Wissenbach, Reuters | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Why MGM Resorts Is Placing a Huge Bet on Asia

The panic's over. Las Vegas' gigantic venues will soon be back selling things like concrete and computers at full capacity. Which is why MGM's CEO and president William Hornbuckle is looking further afield for the brand's next chapter.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Hilton CEO’s Plea to States: Open Up for Business Meetings — Now

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta lending some clout to this latest U.S. Travel Association campaign could sway straggling states to relax their restrictions on business meetings, but nothing moves fast in a pandemic.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Emirates Feels Pandemic Pain as Airline Posts First Annual Loss in 3 Decades

It's lifeline after lifeline for Emirates, which finds itself at a disadvantage even compared to its European counterparts due to its reliance on international traffic.

Alexander Cornwell, Reuters | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Expect Climate Change to Finally Drive More Corp Travel Decisions Post-Pandemic

Expect to see more companies ramp up the decarbonization of their travel programs as sustainability takes on an even higher profile.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Tourism

Europe Further Eases Restrictions for Cross-Border Tourism This Summer

Covid-19 certificates at the ready as EU chiefs give hope to more destinations — just not the UK with its rising Delta cases.

Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Governments Hire This ‘Future of Work Explorer’ to Help Set Up Digital Nomad Programs

From hotel recommendations to pilot projects, Albert Canigueral is thrashing out a range of ideas across the U.S. and Europe. Here’s what he’s thinking.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago