Partner - Skift

How Independent Hotels are Reimagining Loyalty Programs

TravelClick + Skift

Independent hotels don’t have the global resources of major chains when it comes to building traditional guest loyalty programs. But independent hoteliers are pushing the envelope and finding creative ways to reward loyal guests and guests who book direct.

4 days ago

Sponsored

Texas Travel Leaders Fight Discriminatory Legislation Harmful to the State’s Economy

VisitDallas + Skift

The “Texas Welcomes All” coalition, which is fighting discriminatory legislation in the state, proves that convention and visitor bureaus can drive real societal impact –– both within tourism and beyond.

5 days ago

Sponsored

American Airlines Elevates the In-Flight Experience with Premium Economy

American Airlines + Skift

American Airlines’ Premium Economy offering shows that airlines are going beyond the traditional cabin hierarchy to provide passengers with elevated in-flight experiences at a range of price points.

6 days ago

Sponsored

How Customer Data and Dynamic Inventory Can Deliver Better Travel Buying Experiences

Switchfly + Skift

Today’s travel consumer faces a needlessly complex online shopping experience. There are too many choices, and offers are not customized to address buyers’ unique needs. To solve this problem, travel brands must use what they already know about their customers to simplify, streamline and personalize the purchase process.

2 weeks ago

Sponsored

SkiftX Webinar: How Hotels Are Using Cloud-Based Tools to Attract Meetings

Cvent + Skift

Register for our next webinar on August 28, 1-2 p.m. EST, when we'll dive into the recent disruptions within the meetings and events industry that are forcing hoteliers to rethink how they attract meeting planners.

2 weeks ago

Sponsored

Introducing The 2018 Skift Global Business Traveler Report

Turkish Airlines + Skift

Our new SkiftX research initiative takes a deep dive inside the minds of global business travelers and corporate travel managers, offering a snapshot of the disruptive trends and technologies reshaping the corporate travel space.

2 weeks ago

Sponsored

TripActions Wants to Empower Stress-Free Business Travel

TripActions + Skift

Most would agree that business travel hasn’t kept up with changing markets, shifting consumer behaviors, and new technologies. TripActions believes there’s a real opportunity to change this.

2 weeks ago

Sponsored

Free eBook: How Destination Marketers from the 50 U.S. States are Using Facebook Advertising

CrowdRiff + Skift

A Facebook advertising campaign can help destination marketers effectively reach potential travelers, if done right. CrowdRiff looks at examples from 50 U.S. states to see what works and what doesn’t.

2 weeks ago

Sponsored

CEO Interview: The Need for Transparency in Travel Search Advertising

MediaAlpha + Skift

The word “transparency” is one of those buzzwords that ad networks love to throw around –– but most traditional networks still operate in a black box that makes smart media buying difficult for travel brands. MediaAlpha wants to fix this.

3 weeks ago

Sponsored

Truly Intelligent Airline Retailing Needs to go Beyond Customer Segmentation

Sabre + Skift

Let’s face it –– airlines aren’t known for their infrastructure innovations. But applying new, intelligent technology infrastructures can bring them into the modern world and allow them to provide their customers with the right offer, at the right time, at the right price.

3 weeks ago

Skiftx Original

Expanding the Economic and Social Impacts of Conventions

Greg Oates, SkiftX

PCMA CEO Sherrif Karamat is guiding the meetings and events industry toward a future where conventions are better leveraged as platforms for long-term economic development and inclusive social progress.

3 weeks ago

Sponsored

How Amazon and Netflix are Inspiring a New Generation of E-Commerce in the Hotel Industry

Duetto + Skift

Following the roadmap of platform-focused businesses like Netflix and Amazon, the hospitality sector is moving toward more comprehensive and personalized online experiences that encompass the broader aspects of travel beyond the hotel walls.

4 weeks ago