Skift Global Forum 2018 Q&A Archives

Airlines

Skift Global Forum Preview: How American Airlines Is Reacting to Higher Fuel Prices

American has spent a fortune in the past five years trying to improve passenger experience and employee relations. The airline has made many strides, but it still has work to do on both accounts.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Cruises

Skift Global Forum Preview: Princess Cruises Is Evolving With History in Mind

Princess Cruises has a long history and widespread awareness, but the cruise line knows it can't rest on the past. President Jan Swartz talks about innovation, authenticity, and why diversity in leadership is good for business.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Global Forum Preview: Why Ovation Is Embarking on a New Elite Luxury Brand

Jack Ezon of Ovation’s leisure business is starting Embark, a luxury agency with an unusual business structure. In this Q&A, Ezon shares how agents can thrive in the digital era, the biggest problem facing the travel industry, and why he hires so many millennials.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels

Skift Global Forum Preview: Airbnb’s Greg Greeley on Building a Travel Superbrand

Can lightning strike twice for Airbnb when it comes to disrupting the travel industry and accommodations as we know it? Whether it does (or not), the company's head of homes, Greg Greeley, will play a huge role in determining the company's future and its ability to become that superbrand of travel.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Skift Global Forum Preview: How Puerto Rico Made Tragedy an Opportunity for Its Tourism

While many headlines continue to depict Puerto Rico in tragic terms, and there certainly are plenty of areas that are still struggling, many hotels and restaurants are back on their feet and better than before Maria. The island's tourism industry is on its way to real change as it tries to put the hurricane behind it.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Global Forum Preview: Why the Internet Didn’t Kill Off Travel Agents

The travel agent still exists for a reason. Despite having the option, plenty of people don't want to do it on their own, and are happy to get someone else to make plans — even if it costs more.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Skift Global Forum Preview: Giving Locals the Power to Be Storytellers

History is often written by the conquerors, as the saying goes. In tourism, stories of places are often told by companies that aren't considering some of the most important voices from locals. Baraka is bringing some of these voices out of the shadows.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels

Skift Global Forum Preview: How Studio 54 Shaped Ian Schrager’s Life in Hospitality

Ian Schrager opens up about his history in hospitality, and there's more to come at Skift Global Forum in New York. Trust us — you don't want to miss this interview.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Global Forum Preview: Startup Seeks to Turn Vacation Into Art

These days, not all experiences are created equal. In-depth, time-consuming, even taxing activities will actually do the word "experience" justice, though they may not attract the mainstream.

Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift | 5 years ago