Brazilian Airline Azul Embarks on an Unconventional Path to Recovery
All airlines are unhappy in the pandemic. But Azul is unhappy in its own way. Its strategic verve stands out.
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.
United Tests Bundling Flights With Meeting Space for Remote Workers in Subscription Model
As many companies opt out of their long-term leases for some of their offices, they face a new need for more team gatherings to ensure collaboration and company culture among distributed teams. This trend is an opportunity for the travel sector.
Selina Nabs Remote Year in Bet on Subscription Travel for Digital Nomads
This deal between the lodging brand and the co-working program could not have come at a better time. Selina has the real estate that Remote Year needed to be cost-effective, and Remote Year has the digital nomads Selina could use to drive its growth.
Meet the Springsteen Fans Who Created Tours That Bring the Star’s Legend to Life
While celebrity tourism isn't new, these two guides have certainly carved out a unique niche in covering Springsteen's origins at the Jersey Shore. Small and genuine experiences like the tours they offer may outperform generic, mass-market offerings during the travel sector's recovery.
Busbud Raises $11 Million for Intercity Bus Booking: Travel Startup Funding This Week
This week, travel startups Busbud, KKday, GreenCloud, and Virdee announced more than $102 million in funding.
More Momentum Building on Subscription Services in Travel, Will It Help Post-Pandemic?
Travel companies such as CitizenM, Sixt, Trafalgar, Manifest, Bidroom, Upgrade Pack, eDreams Odigeo, and Selina are dabbling in pay-by-month subscriptions. Early signs are promising.
Hard-Hit Tours Sector Gets Vote of Confidence With $75 Million in Funding for Booking Agency in Asia
KKday has returned to growth thanks to domestic tourism in countries such as Taiwan and South Korea. Notably, these modern democracies have contact tracing programs that work, enabling domestic activities to recover during a pandemic.
Former La Quinta Top Boss Bets on Contactless Tech Startup Virdee
Contactless tech is buzzy as a form of pandemic harm reduction. But hotel companies will only front money for digital tools if the tech will steeply slice their costs long-term.
Ad Firms Migrate From Hotels to Alternative Lodging Along With Consumers During Pandemic
Alternative accommodations aren't very alternative anymore. It's time for the sector to get the ad tech tools it deserves.
Holidu Raises More Than $5 Million for Rental Search: Travel Startup Funding This Week
Holidu has been winning the pandemic. It has become profitable thanks to a surge of interest in vacation rentals and holiday homes.