Breaking news and insights about online travel booking, online travel agencies, travel startups, venture capital investments, and more essential news about digital travel.
Sean O'Neill, Skift
This week, travel startups announced more than $139 million in funding for concepts including extended-stay corporate housing, short-term rental-style pop-up hotels, co-living spaces, and landing ports for flying taxis.
2 days ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
The strategy and vision for the next stage in Expedia Group's life should include sharp departures from the status quo, but rest assured that the company line for the time being will be stability to keep the peace.
3 days ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Asian tourist behavior is changing, reflecting a more mindful — and responsible — traveler overall.
4 days ago
Visa + Skift
We asked industry leaders to reflect on the positive impacts of spending locally through their most memorable purchases while traveling.
2 weeks ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Luxury Escapes, which is expanding next into the U.S. and China, is drawing not just more affluent travelers but potential investors, with Qantas Airways being tipped to be making an offer
4 days ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Facing intense competition and a company in disarray, the Expedia Group board and senior executive Barry Diller have no time to dillydally. No one can forecast what the online travel market will look like in the next five years, but Diller et al need to find a couple of top executives who can quickly figure out Expedia's path forward.
5 days ago
Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift
This week in digital, Expedia is searching for replacements as two of the online travel giant's top executives announced their resignation this week. Meanwhile, Kayak is joining the short-term rental game as it plans to add additional services for guests.
7 days ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Kayak is making a landmark departure from its current strategy. It will add a tool to its mobile app to let users who book select short-term rentals and boutique hotels through it check in and check out via its app. That moves the travel metasearch player beyond merely listing accommodations to actually providing extra services for guests at partner properties.
1 week ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
Expedia has come a long way since its launch nearly a quarter century ago, making acquisitions a key part of its strategy. It will be interesting to see what's next for the company following its sudden leadership shake-up.
2 weeks ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Mark Okerstrom’s time as CEO of Expedia Group ended abruptly Wednesday after merely two years. Here’s a recap of Okerstrom’s tenure and why controlling investor Barry Diller felt Okerstrom failed to keep an eye on the ball.
2 weeks ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Slowly but surely Amazon is building up a considerable travel presence in India via its app. How deep and far will it eventually decide to go?
2 weeks ago
Tom Lowry, Skift
Well, this is a surprise. Expedia's two top executives resign unexpectedly. And Barry Diller moves in.
2 weeks ago
