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TripActions Expands Globally With a Focus on Service

TripActions is investing big in customer service unlike many other players breaking into corporate travel. The truth is that it's hard to land larger customers unless you can service their travelers wherever they are, no matter how cool your app is.
Andrew Sheivachman | 7 years ago
Business Travel

Cultural Immersion Versus Appropriation

It's a difficult topic for the travel industry to discuss, especially as experiences get more immersive. But just because it can be uncomfortable doesn't mean we should shy away from confronting it and calling out bad behavior.
Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago
Business Travel

Is Luxury Hospitality Guilty of Cultural Appropriation?

Education delivered directly from local communities, and informed by tradition, is what distinguishes immersion from appropriation. It's the job of luxury professionals to facilitate the experience without adding the influence of their own lens.
Samantha Shankman | 7 years ago
Business Travel

Amazon and the Future of Business Travel

As Amazon pushes into hospitality, a battle will take place over who owns the business traveler's wallet. Travel managers will have to deal with Amazon and hotel loyalty programs pushing travelers to spend more on their platforms. Ubiquitous voice-powered travel booking, though, remains a distant reality.
Andrew Sheivachman | 7 years ago
Business Travel

New Skift Report: Balancing Purpose and Profit in the Travel Industry

Many travel brands assume that a commitment to doing good means the bottom line will take a hit. But based on a growing amount of evidence, it’s simply not true. Companies like Intrepid Travel are discovering that purpose-driven business goals can help their organizations become more innovative, resilient, authentic, and profitable.
Intrepid Travel + Skift | 7 years ago
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How Millennials and Chinese Consumers Will Change Luxury Travel

Even if you think you've heard enough about millennials and Chinese consumers, it's worth keeping an eye on how both are reshaping the luxury travel industry — especially as brands are looking to target them in the coming years.
Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago
Business Travel

Millennials and Chinese Consumers Are Rewriting the Luxury Rulebook

The luxury goods market is going to be worth more than $450 billion by 2025 and many of its trends are relevant to travel as well. Younger consumers see brands in a different way than previous generations — and for them consistency is key.
Laura Powell | 7 years ago
Business Travel

Travel Managers Should Get Used to Data Privacy Restrictions

While Europe’s new data regulations may only apply to one continent, they’re expected to form the blueprint for similar legislation in other countries. Travel managers everywhere should get used to them.
Allan Leibowitz | 7 years ago