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

3 Questions For a Global Meetings Veteran on the Future of Workplaces

Many office workers will be thinking they’ve never had it so good, working at home with all the comforts that come with it. We're about to find out how office building landlords, and their tenants, draw them back in.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Legacy Meetings Platforms Join the Hybrid Gold Rush

Parts of the travel industry will always need that bit of automation. Now technology companies have the disjointed hybrid meeting booking process in their sights.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Puerto Rico Wants Its Share of Remote Workers — Is Now the Best Time?

Tourism boards have a dilemma. Cut off from their offices due to the pandemic, remote workers could be a revenue stream. But governments also have a duty to safeguard the health of their citizens.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Hotels

Marriott Leans Into Superapps to Build Up Loyalty

The likes of Alibaba, Grab, and Rakuten have billions of members. If hotels can tap into a just fraction of their users, and convert them to their own loyalty schemes, they'll be mighty happy.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Visa’s New Deal With TripActions Signals Renewed Interest in Travel

Payment technology has never been the most exciting part of the travel industry, but agencies that don't offer expense solutions could lose out as companies restart their travel programs.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Airlines Group Chief Slams Travel Covid Tests as Pure ‘Profiteering’

There's going to be a balance between opening up borders and Covid-19 testing procedures. In these early stages, governments will understandably be cautious and anyone wanting to fly will probably have to pay the price, until the science says otherwise.

Laurence Frost and Sarah Young, Reuters | 3 years ago

Luxury

Inspirato Could Go Public in $1 Billion SPAC Deal With Travel Investor Thayer Ventures

Subscriptions look set to be big business, with the needle currently swinging to higher quality holidays and experiences.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Hotels

Does Accor Plan to Be the Next WeWork?

Hotel group Accor has big ambitions in Asia for its co-working brand Wojo. But it probably shouldn't count on the region rolling out the red carpet for remote workers.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

The New Art of Booking Travel to Bring Together Remote Workers

The methods for booking a suitable corporate retreat these days still feel very experimental, with so many nuances to consider. But the rewards will be there for the platforms that get it right.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Convene Is Counting on Hybrid Meetings Sticking Around to Fuel Its Recovery

Convene CEO Ryan Simonetti thinks his new digital venture could morph into a $100 million-a-year business. His competitors may have something to say about that.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago