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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Business Travel

The Hidden Costs of Airlines Selling Direct

The surcharges may be disappearing, but the pressure will be on travel agencies to keep up with the airlines, and passengers may ultimately be left picking up the tab.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

The Hidden Costs of Airlines Selling Direct

Business Travel

UK Corp Travel Agencies Try to Make Sense of Post-Brexit Business

Whatever the final deal looks like, traveling to Europe won’t be the same as before for UK businesses.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

UK Corp Travel Agencies Try to Make Sense of Post-Brexit Business

Airlines

Conglom Tata Sons Expected to Bid for State-Run Carrier Air India

There's a lot on offer, including 900 slots across overseas airports and a stake in a cargo and ground handling outfit. But taking on an airline after such a disastrous year would be a major gamble.

Aditi Shah, Reuters | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

5 Key Takeaways From Skift Short-Term Rental & Outdoor Summit

Airbnb's IPO was a talking point across the two days, but this summit dived into rich and diverse sectors that have weathered the pandemic surprisingly well. The best is yet to come.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

5 Key Takeaways From Skift Short-Term Rental & Outdoor Summit

Business Travel

Companies Will Start to Give Workers Even More Say in How to Book Their Travel

It's probably about time employees are trusted to follow their instincts and book their way, but travel agencies will need to be on board to ensure things don't get too out of hand.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Companies Will Start to Give Workers Even More Say in How to Book Their Travel

Coronavirus

RVs and the Open Road Inspire a New Work-From-Anywhere Generation

Horizonless highways and RVs certainly have a lot of appeal in the current climate, but longer term they'll be competing against aggressive hotel and flight discounting.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

RVs and the Open Road Inspire a New Work-From-Anywhere Generation

Coronavirus

The Case for Short-Term Rentals Leading the Return of Travelers to Cities

Yes, there's the call of the wild, but don't discount the call of concrete in 2021.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

The Case for Short-Term Rentals Leading the Return of Travelers to Cities

Ground Transport

Europe’s Night Trains Reawakened Thanks to the Pandemic

First it was flying. Now governments are banding together to drive home the climate-friendly travel message, and sleeper trains are back.

Markus Wacket and Thomas Escritt, Reuters | 3 years ago

Europe’s Night Trains Reawakened Thanks to the Pandemic

Business Travel

3 Ways Salesforce’s Purchase of Slack Will Shake Up Corporate Travel πŸ”’

The $27 billion software deal creates a new melting pot of users for travel tech platforms to tap in to. The race is on.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

3 Ways Salesforce’s Purchase of Slack Will Shake Up Corporate Travel πŸ”’

Business Travel

Big Screen TVs to Morning Bagels: Corp Travel Platforms Look to Crack Down on Fraudulent Work-From-Home Expenses

Everyone makes mistakes, but fraudulent expenses cost companies a lot of money. Travel platforms have a chance to step in and help.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Big Screen TVs to Morning Bagels: Corp Travel Platforms Look to Crack Down on Fraudulent Work-From-Home Expenses