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Coronavirus

Understanding the Impact to the Virus-Hit Hotel Industry: New Skift Research

There is no doubt that these are some of the toughest times for the hotel industry. Hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry is on its knees. Recovery will come, but when, and in what shape, is wholly uncertain. Understanding the current situation, and what a recovery might look like, will help the industry to prepare for when that day comes.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 4 years ago

Understanding the Impact to the Virus-Hit Hotel Industry: New Skift Research

Online Travel

Separating Hype From Emerging Tech’s Real Shortcomings Post-Crisis: New Skift Research

Not all tech is worth the hype. But then again, the current crisis will likely accelerate the adoption of some worthwhile emerging technologies. It’s important to know how this will impact the travel industry. We’ve set out the most important technologies to help you burst that hype bubble.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 4 years ago

Separating Hype From Emerging Tech’s Real Shortcomings Post-Crisis: New Skift Research

Online Travel

The Impact of Emerging Tech in Travel Post-Coronavirus: New Skift Research

There are so many technologies that can and will impact the travel industry, but it's hard to poke through all the hype and see what will fundamentally change the future of travel. We investigate four technology buckets with the largest potential.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 4 years ago

The Impact of Emerging Tech in Travel Post-Coronavirus: New Skift Research

Short-Term Rentals

Travel Megatrends 2020: Short-Term Rental Winners Emerge

The short-term rental ecosystem is getting bigger, which means many winners are set to emerge from the pack. Expect further brand-driven professionalization, more outside investment, and vendor consolidation. Those getting on board will benefit, but is a backlash in the cards?

Wouter Geerts, Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Megatrends 2020: Short-Term Rental Winners Emerge

Hotels

How the Cloud Is Shaking Up Hotel Property Management Tech: New Skift Research

Technological advancements have allowed for new entrants into the property management systems space to offer a viable alternative to incumbent legacy systems. Those systems might be scrambling for now, but they'll catch up. All this can only be a good thing for the PMS and hotel tech space in the long run.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 4 years ago

How the Cloud Is Shaking Up Hotel Property Management Tech: New Skift Research

Hotels

How New Entrants Are Shaking Up the Hotel Property Management Space: New Skift Research

Legacy property management systems (PMS) missed the boat when tech innovation started ramping up. Now they are playing catch-up. Cloud computing, open APIs, marketplaces, and middleware layers are shaking up this stale corner of hotel tech, and it’s crazy exciting.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 4 years ago

How New Entrants Are Shaking Up the Hotel Property Management Space: New Skift Research

Hotels

Why Some Short-Term Rental Tech Vendors Are Turning Away from Independent Hosts

Short-term rental tech vendors are increasingly forced to pick a side: Focus on professional property managers or focus on the long tail of independent hosts. There's business in both, but understanding customer needs is paramount.

Wouter Geerts and Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Some Short-Term Rental Tech Vendors Are Turning Away from Independent Hosts

Tourism

Brexit’s Toll on UK Travel, a 5-Year Projection: New Skift Research

The United Kingdom hasn’t left the European Union just yet, but the impact of the Brexit vote is already being felt by the travel industry. Things will likely get worse when the UK actually leaves.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 5 years ago

Brexit’s Toll on UK Travel, a 5-Year Projection: New Skift Research

Tourism

The Impact of Brexit on the Travel Industry: New Skift Research

The UK is an important contributor to global travel, but the uncertainty over Brexit will impact its place in the world and its residents’ willingness to spend on international vacations. The questions are just how and where the impact will be felt most.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 5 years ago

The Impact of Brexit on the Travel Industry: New Skift Research

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals: How Professionalized Should They Become?

The short-term rental ecosystem, from property managers and platforms to business-to-business vendors, is rapidly expanding. As this continues, there is a fine balance to be struck where the sector professionalizes — without commercializing beyond recognition.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 5 years ago

Short-Term Rentals: How Professionalized Should They Become?