Skift Forum Europe 2019 Archives

Business Travel

Skift Forum Europe: Airbnb Is Doubling Down on Experiences

Doubters may still question Airbnb’s foray into tours and experiences, but say what you will: The growth of the business has been anything but insignificant. The real success, however, will be in making it a quality-driven endeavor.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Cruises

Skift Forum Europe: Silversea CEO on the Evolution of Luxury Cruising

Luxury travelers are demanding new experiences, and cruise lines that cater to the market are trying to deliver. Roberto Martinoli will speak about that shift and more at Skift Forum Europe later this month.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels

Skift Forum Europe: Mobility Mojo Wants Hotels to Promote Their Existing Strengths

Accessibility for travelers with disabilities may be a difficult topic of conversation for some hoteliers, but Mobility Mojo is ready to make that dialog a little easier for everyone.

Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels

Skift Forum Europe: Nordic Choice’s Lisa Farrar on Hotels Using Tech to Go Direct

Lisa Farrar, who leads a tech subsidiary for Nordic Choice Hotels, is a vocal advocate about how hotels can tighten control of their distribution and more effectively engage with their guests. You won’t want to miss hearing her talk at Skift Forum Europe in London on April 30.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Online Travel

Skift Forum Europe: TripAdvisor’s Lindsay Nelson on Boosting the Brand

You won’t want to miss what Lindsay Nelson has to say about her new role as TripAdvisor’s president of core experience at Skift Forum Europe in London — especially since she’s not afraid to speak her mind about pressing issues in branding and marketing.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Skift Forum Europe: London & Partners CEO on Promoting Tourism in the Age of Brexit

London is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, so attracting visitors isn't really a problem. What the city needs to ensure is that locals benefit from something that can be divisive if managed incorrectly.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Forum Europe: Peak DMC’s Zina Bencheikh on Creating a Pipeline for Women in Travel

Zina Bencheikh has witnessed firsthand what it takes to bring greater diversity to the travel industry — and what the business rewards can be.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels

Skift Forum Europe: Ennismore CEO Sharan Pasricha on Reimagining Hospitality

The success of Ennismore’s Hoxton hotels brand is founded on the fact that you don’t have to completely reinvent something to make it exciting or lasting. You just need to know what elements bring you — and your guests — joy (while also making a profit).

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

Skift Forum Europe: British Airways CEO on Remaking an Iconic Company

Alex Cruz said fixing British Airways would take several years. After three years on the job, he appears to be making progress. But there's more work ahead.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Skift Forum Europe: New Methods to Combat Overtourism

Finding ways to insulate destinations from the adverse effects of overtourism is a daunting challenge. Global groups are starting to do the hard work of devising methods to better manage destinations.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago