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.

Online Travel

Why Travel Brands Should Rethink the Online Checkout Experience

As travel brands navigate a new frontier of customer expectations, they must start by rethinking their online checkout journeys. Decluttering the e-commerce experience can create a more focused merchandising strategy that drives ancillary revenue and deepens customer loyalty.

Rokt + Skift | 2 years ago

Hopper and JetBlue Partner and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Hopper partners with JetBlue to expand its reach, Google cuts back on business travel, and Cambodia digitizes its tourism industry.

Allison Armijo | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Expedia Vet John Kim Leaving to Be PayPal Chief Product Officer

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Airbnb Deploys Translation Engine to Let Guests See Reviews in 60 Languages

Airbnb has just announced the expansion of its automatic translation service, Translation Engine, to reviews of rentals and hosts.

Allison Armijo | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Calling Booking.com a Gatekeeper Wouldn't Have the Impact European Regulators Expect

The European Commission found that banning certain rate parity provisions impacted competition minimally. Therefore, perhaps designating Booking.com a "gatekeeper," were it to happen, wouldn't be the end of online travel as we know it.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Tripadvisor's New Categories for Business Listings

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at TripAdvisor’s new business listings, Cambodia’s digital tourism push, and Hopper’s deal with JetBlue.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Hopper Fills a Gap With JetBlue Partnership

The partnership enables JetBlue to do business with a younger clientele, particularly beyond the U.S. East Coast. Hopper filled a gaping hole in its airline lineup.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Begins Letting U.S. and Canadian Hotels and Restaurants Self-Identify as Woman- Or Black-Owned and More

Tripadvisor began letting some hotels in the U.S. and Canada self-identify in their business listings if they are woman-owned, Black-owned, or Asian-owned, for example.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Yatra CEO Says an India IPO Will Help Finance Future Acquisitions

A listing on the Indian bourses for Nasdaq-listed Yatra would also help the online travel agency to partner with companies who may not have been comfortable with an overseas structure.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Business Travel

Former Kayak Exec Jan Valentin Joins Rail Tech Startup Seatfrog

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago