Online Travel
Kayak a Decade After Its Acquisition
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Kayak's post-IPO growth, Spirit's bank on loyalty programs, and Dubai's hope for a new development.
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Online Travel
What Tech Layoffs Mean for Travel Brands
The job losses at big tech brands including Facebook and Twitter present a big challenge for those companies and the talent they've lost. But the travel industry dealt with much of this in 2020. What's next?
Online Travel
How Kayak Fared 10 Years After Priceline's Offer to Buy It
Kayak isn't as muscular today in metasearch, as some would have forecast years ago, given the impact of Google. But Kayak hasn't folded, either.
Experiences
Tripadvisor Execs Suggest Viator and Hotel Auction Will Be Key to New Strategy
The most important thing about Tripadvisor's exercise in formulating a new strategy will be how it reconfigures priorities. Answers to that question won't be divulged until 2023.
Online Travel
Google's Plans for the Future of Travel
Listen in for a discussion from Skift Global Forum featuring Google's Richard Holden in conversation with Skift's Dennis Schaal.
Online Travel
Booking.com's Stagnant Mix of Short-Term Rental Stays Is a Not Necessarily Bad Thing
Booking.com and Airbnb are tough to compare. Although Booking.com officials would admit it has a lot to improve in short-term rentals, the company is playing its hotel hand to an advantage.
Online Travel
Travel and Retail Led Google's Search Revenue in the Third Quarter
Although some advertisers reined in their budgets for some Google products, the company's travel and retail verticals led Google's search and other revenues in the third quarter.
Online Travel
Hopper Attracts a $96 Million Investment From Capital One in Partnership Expansion
Capital One, which led a $170 million investment round in travel app Hopper in 2021, has added $96 million to the kitty, and the companies announced a long-term partnership between…
Online Travel
Trip.com Jumps on Buy Now Pay Later Bandwagon
China’s Trip.com has struck two new partnerships, covering the UK and Asia Pacific, to give customers the opportunity to delay or spread out payments for their purchases.
Online Travel
Airbnb's Best Quarter and Other Top Stories This Week
In Skift's top stories this week, Airbnb has its best quarter yet, Booking Holdings plans more tech investment, and Qatar aims for long-lasting tourism after the World Cup.