Dennis Schaal, Skift
What's clear from the report is that Facebook and some travel apps are sharing way more personal information than they had admitted to. The backlash will undoubtedly pick up steam, although Facebook seems to have largely escaped condemnation from this latest disclosure.
2 weeks ago
Associated Press
It's remarkable that what started as a rule violation turned into a useful app for beachgoers, instead of just a drawn-out fight.
1 month ago
Bloomberg
Whether it's an airline (United) or a ridesharing service (Didi and Uber), a corporate reputation can be pummeled in a social media minute. Didi executives claim they are now emphasizing safety as the number one priority and making growth secondary. At least they are saying the right things.
5 months ago
Tim Culpan, Bloomberg
Maybe WeChat Pay will change its mind about how far it can reach globally, especially if, as the writer posits, "one day, chat plus wallet will be as obvious a combination as mobile phone plus camera."
6 months ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Tools are finally emerging that empower event professionals with the insights they need to better understand how attendees operate at events and the value created for sponsors. It's about time, and these tools will only become more useful over time as event planners learn more about what makes their gatherings successful.
10 months ago
Mason Hinsdale, Jing Travel
All the details about HNA's HiApp are still not out, but this story makes the case that the company would be wise to offer services across its travel portfolio in one place.
12 months ago
Sean O’Neill, Skift
Permanxiety is now a sad fact of life. But you may be able to stress less if you lean on a handful of smartphone apps that can help you avoid health risks, security threats, and other potential travel snafus.
1 year ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
Cruising is already one of the cheapest ways to travel, but this yacht rental startup could be giving cruises a run for their money.
1 year ago
Jason Clampet, Skift
The Skift Travel app is a subscribers-first app, with lots of benefits for our paid Skift Research users. But free users do get access to the last 24 hour of stories.
1 year ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
The hardware and evolving software on the iPhone removed friction for travelers in immeasurable ways. It also created friction. The iPhone beckons us whenever we have an idle moment, forcing us to miss some of the things that make travel, particularly solo travel, so beautiful.
1 year ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
It's easier than ever to pick up some key phrases (or more) before a foreign trip, but travelers should do some research to figure out which option is best for their needs — and how much it will cost.
1 year ago
Kankanit Wiriyasajja and Kaweewit Kaewjinda, Associated Press
If you build it they will come — and text. Is Line Village Bangkok a next-generation theme park? We'll see.
2 years ago