Decoding Yanolja Cloud and Its Hotel Software Strategy
Yanolja Cloud is the world's largest seller of hotel software whose strategy you don't understand. Here are a few "cheat codes," courtesy of the brand's chief strategy officer.
Sean O’Neill is Skift’s Senior Hospitality Editor. Sean’s forte is reporting, and he’s broken multiple hotel industry scoops. He has also conducted 1:1 interviews on stage with the CEOs of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Wyndham.
Inspirato Reports Growth in Luxury Subscription Travel Ahead of Going Public
So far, luxury travel club Inspirato is on track with the projections it made in June for its growth. Other companies looking at subscription or luxury products should take note of its latest pitch deck.
Turo’s Road to Carshare Profitability Seems Endless
If carsharing platform Turo can't make a profit in a red-hot rental car market like 2021, when will it?
UAE’s Dharma Helps Passion Brands Build Tours: Travel Startup Funding This Week
The startup Dharma has a fresh concept for you: "travel brand as a service." It's a white-label tour operator that runs on software automation and focuses on niche customer segments.
Hawaiian Airlines Surprises With Breakaway Distribution Strategy
For years, a handful of large airline groups outside of the U.S. have slapped surcharges on airfare sold via legacy technology. Hawaiian is the first U.S.-based airline to add distribution surcharges.
Destination Canada’s Unique Status-Match Promotion With Air Canada Shows Promise
Destination Canada broke new ground by helping to pay for many U.S. elite status flyers to get matching status on Air Canada. The promotion was a noteworthy example of a destination marketing organization working with a travel tech company to target high-value customers.
TravelPerk Nabs $1.3 Billion Valuation: Travel Startup Funding This Week
This week, travel startups announced more than $198 million in funding, including business management startup TravelPerk and a half-dozen other companies.
Stayntouch CEO Aims to Defy the Odds in Hotel Tech Against Oracle Hospitality
It’s never been easier to start a travel tech business, but it’s also never been trickier to scale one. Former equity analyst Tom Underwood became the CEO of Stayntouch because he believes the startup can defy the odds.
Australia’s Camplify Benefits From the ‘Van Life’ Trend
In 2021, Camplify went public as a kind of Airbnb for recreational vehicles. Its financial numbers help serve as a benchmark for the potential of this segment, with its many competitors.
Colombia’s Netactica Buys Peru’s Online Tours Reseller Turismoi
Netactica is on track to become the most notable travel technology company in the business-to-business and consulting segments in Latin America.