Online Travel
HomeAway and Tujia offer vacation rentals to Chinese traveling abroad
This is a very modest start for HomeAway, but it could turn into a very big business.
Online Travel News
Here’s what’s latest in online travel news, focusing on key trends, technologies, and strategies influencing the booking landscape.
Discover the latest developments in booking platforms, the transformative role of AI and machine learning in creating personalized travel experiences, and the profound impact of mobile technology on consumer behavior.
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Highlighted topics include the growing role of user-generated content and reviews, as well as the impact of social media on online travel bookings.
Skift’s online travel news offers essential insights, exploring the competitive landscape, including the successes and challenges faced by major online travel agencies (OTAs), emerging startups, and established travel companies evolving in the digital age.
Keep up with the ever-evolving online travel market and its implications for both industry professionals and consumers.
Airlines
FCC tells FAA: Lets get going on using digital devices on airplanes
It's only a matter of time before the FAA approves the use of electronic devices on flights, and it's a positive development that the FCC is cheering on the move.
Media and PR
Has BBC finally made up its mind on selling a stake in Lonely Planet, post Google-Frommers?
The world's largest publisher of English-language guidebooks and one of the most trusted brands in travel would be a prize to any buyer who didn't purchase it in 2007 and wasn't part of a national broadcast empire in the middle of an identity crisis and mired in political scandal.
Online Travel
Gilt Groupe taps former Travelocity boss Michelle Peluso as CEO
It's ironic that Gilt Groupe hires the former Travelocity and Site59 CEO just as it is looking to jettison Jetsetter.
Online Travel
How technology has shaped leading global cities in 2012
Cities have become better connected by public transportation and pollution has decreased in the past decade suggesting, that city planning will only improve with future innovations.
Online Travel
Facebook hires its first head of travel, Lee McCabe
The hiring doesn't mean that Facebook will be getting into travel transactions any time soon, but it does want to fine-tune its message to the travel industry.
Hotels
Travelocity founder warns hoteliers to take risks or die
Many hoteliers that offer online bookings haven’t taken the second step towards consumer engagement. Jones knows the changing landscape better than most, and says its better to try and fail than do nothing at all.
Media and PR
Destination videos look to in-flight magazines for a business model
It's always been difficult to make destination videos pay, but a captive audience headed to specific destinations may offer opportunity where broadcast and online video have failed.
Airlines
Google’s answer to Passbook? Google Now delivers United boarding passes to Android users
Airlines likely will now start delivering their boarding passes to the Android side of the mobile ledger through the Google Search app.
Media and PR
Travel Channel is our biggest opportunity for growth says Scripps CEO
Losing Bourdain to CNN was a big blow, but Scripps sees long-term potential in building programming and talent at Travel Channel.