Articles tagged “american express”

News Blog

Global Brands Gravitate to Sphere’s Exosphere for Las Vegas Grand Prix

This weekend, F1 fans can expect a visually enthralling experience, as custom real-time content tracks across the world's largest LED screen of the Sphere, as part of the official broadcast for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Global brands off the mark with Sphere advertising campaigns during the major sporting event include Google, American Express, Aston Marton, Puma, and Mercedes…

Selene Brophy | 2 weeks ago
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Airlines

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Understanding Today’s Airline Traveler

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2023, we hear from Manisha Jain, vice president, global airline partnerships, American Express Travel, about passenger trends and how they can help industry leaders successfully engage with the wants, needs, and expectations of their customers.

American Express + Skift | 3 weeks ago

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Understanding Today’s Airline Traveler

News Blog

Millennials and Gen Z Prioritizing Mental Health and Travel: Survey

It's the season for holiday surveys, with sentiment for exploration and unique experiences abounding. "Experiences over gifts" continues as a trend in the latest Amex travel spending survey of U.S. travelers and their choices for the upcoming end-of-year holidays that largely involves classic winter adventures and quality time with loved ones. 72% of Millennial and Gen-Z respondents…

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Airlines

Delta Skymiles Change: The Strategy Behind the Shift 

Delta has moved the goalpost for more than 100 million members of the SkyMiles program. What does it mean? Delta does not want your loyalty anymore but rather your spending.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 3 months ago

Delta Skymiles Change: The Strategy Behind the Shift 

Travel Booking

Travel Demand Pushes American Express Spending to All-Time High

Travel demand remains strong as Amex Travel sees a surge in purchases for travel and entertainment experiences.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Travel Demand Pushes American Express Spending to All-Time High

Tourism

Thailand Targets Record 400,000 Visitors From Middle East

Thailand is experiencing a shortfall in its anticipated number of Chinese tourists, potentially impacting its tourism target for 2023. The country is now exploring alternative markets like Middle Eastern tourists, who can significantly contribute to its tourism revenue despite not matching the Chinese numbers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Thailand Targets Record 400,000 Visitors From Middle East

Tourism

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

The Caribbean has seen one of the biggest increases in cross-border spending, with many Americans traveling there and making the most of the strong dollar.

Matthew Parsons | 7 months ago

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

Business Travel

American Express Sees Flights Propping Up Record Spending Volume On Cards

Credit card members are flying and eating out like never before, driven by Millennial and Gen Z's propensity to travel. Hotels are lagging airlines in terms of growth.

Matthew Parsons | 7 months ago

American Express Sees Flights Propping Up Record Spending Volume On Cards

Airlines

Southwest Says It Screwed Up

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Southwest's screw up, Hilton's earnings, and American Express' AI tie up with Microsoft.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Southwest Says It Screwed Up

Business Travel

American Express Taps Microsoft AI for New Expenses Tool

Travel and expense companies are rushing to roll out new artificial intelligence tools and features, but it's hard to tell how much this is about game-changing tech compared to cashing in on the ChatGPT bandwagon.

Matthew Parsons | 10 months ago

American Express Taps Microsoft AI for New Expenses Tool