Sean O'Neill

Sean O’Neill is Skift's senior hospitality editor, reporting on hotels. Send him news tips at [email protected]. He's been a full-time journalist for two decades. He lives in Washington, D.C. Stop him before he starts another home improvement project.

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Beekeeper Raises $13 Million for Hotel Tech: Travel Startup Funding This Week

Beekeeper is joining Expedia-owned Alice, Amadeus-owned HotSOS, and fast-growing Quore in helping boost the effectiveness of hospitality worker communication.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Beekeeper Raises $13 Million for Hotel Tech: Travel Startup Funding This Week

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Travel Could Gain From Apple’s Augmented Reality Push

Of all travel companies, TripAdvisor has the most to gain by taking advantage of the expanding augmented reality functionality of iPhones and other devices. Overlaying rich hotel and restaurant reviews on real-world scenes could be widely popular. Will it act?

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Travel Could Gain From Apple’s Augmented Reality Push

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A Peddler of Fake Reviews on TripAdvisor Gets Jail Time

TripAdvisor hopes that jail time will scare off the dishonest folks creating fake reviews. We hope so, too.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

A Peddler of Fake Reviews on TripAdvisor Gets Jail Time

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Apple’s New iPhone Push Notification Tweaks Could Help Travel Brands

Despite the hype, Apple is merely playing catch-up to Android by rolling out new tools for fine-tuning app notifications. But it's still good news for the many users of business travel apps on Apple devices.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Apple’s New iPhone Push Notification Tweaks Could Help Travel Brands

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Tour Booking Startup Evaneos Raises $80 Million

Overtourism is a struggle facing many destinations. Companies like Evaneos, which connects travelers with off-the-beaten-track tours and activities, may go some way to addressing the issue.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Tour Booking Startup Evaneos Raises $80 Million

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TripCreator Raises $8 Million for Itinerary Management: Travel Startup Funding This Week

This week, itinerary tool TripCreator, luggage maker Paravel, and travel distribution software maker Duffel all announced funding rounds.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

TripCreator Raises $8 Million for Itinerary Management: Travel Startup Funding This Week

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Ctrip’s Lowered Pace of Revenue Growth Reflects a New Normal

Ctrip sacrificed some revenue growth to defend its market share in hotel bookings from rivals like Meituan. The competition shows no sign of abating.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Ctrip’s Lowered Pace of Revenue Growth Reflects a New Normal

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TripAdvisor Hints at Its Growing Interest in Vacation Package Search

TripAdvisor offers a tiny number of flight-and-hotel deals bundled together. There are signs it wants to display more travel packages. But the product won't be the next big thing for the company.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

TripAdvisor Hints at Its Growing Interest in Vacation Package Search

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Mobile-First Booking Startup HotelTonight Expands to Desktop

HotelTonight is no longer a mobile-only company. It's no longer just for same-day stays, as its name once implied. Investors seem to want no potential income left on the table, even if the brand must lose some of its original distinctiveness.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Mobile-First Booking Startup HotelTonight Expands to Desktop

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Kimkim Raises $3.7 Million for Agent Bookings: Travel Startup Funding This Week

Kimkim, Travello, and Travelstop together announced more than $8.5 million in funding this week. The leisure travel agency, the social travel model, and the business travel booking tool, respectively, are each seeing new twists.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Kimkim Raises $3.7 Million for Agent Bookings: Travel Startup Funding This Week