Skift Q&A: Why the business of global travel is under reported
Becker takes a deep dive into the business of travel in a way that few writers do, and we're happy to give her the chance to explain it further.
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Virgin America IPO on agenda in a year or two, CEO says
Virgin America is showing its first hints of profitability, and has much to prove about its identity and growth path before an IPO can truly be on the table.
U.S. meetings and convention cities: Who gets bragging rights?
It's fierce competition for the lucrative convention market, and Las Vegas had better be on top of its game because business travelers sometimes long for something different as opposed to repeat visits to Vegas.
The FCC just set off a high-stakes battle between in-flight Wi-Fi providers
Any adoption of the proposal that the FCC will consider is by no means assured since the Satellite Industry Association has powerful backers with much clout in Washington.
Dublin Airport now using biometric gates to quickly process passengers
These sorts of biometrics will soon become standard at modern airports. The airport of the future, in some respects, has already arrived.
U.S. hotels have given up on extra fees, raising room rates instead
Guests don't enjoy sneaky fees and hotels don't enjoy arguing over them. Including a few basics -- like Wi-Fi -- for free builds loyalty and makes everyone happy.
Yokohama brands itself as “Japan’s First Port of Call” to get events business
Reaching far back into history for a branding message is a bit of a stretch that provides ample opportunity for the impact to get lost in translation. They should go with the simpler: "Yokohama: It's Close to Haneda Airport."
Why Canada doesn’t waste its time or money on marketing in the U.S.
Canada’s decision to pull leisure marketing from its poorest performing markets is an interesting tactic, but one that gives individual destinations an opportunity to stand out without competing against the more influential country brand.
QuickMobile closes $3.2 million funding round and is hiring
QuickMobile has found itself a lucrative niche, and is clearly in expansion mode.
TripIt will soon find users better seats, but are the app’s best days behind it?
TripIt has a loyal following, but TripIt Pro lost a some of its attractiveness when Southwest, Delta, United and American decided to play tough with loyalty program trackers. Will Concur continue to give TripIt the resources it fought for and deserves?