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Articles tagged “blockchain”

Business Travel

Corporate Travel’s Fear of Failure Dims Innovation

It blows my mind that corporate travel executives say the same exact thing at this conference every year. It's like Groundhog Day with more suits and fewer laughs. Everyone wants to be one step ahead, but where is the incentive to actually take that step?

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Corporate Travel’s Fear of Failure Dims Innovation

Business Travel

Is the Crypto-Luxury Travel Market Worth the Risk?

Bitcoin's growth has made a lot of people very wealthy, and more companies are looking at tapping into what could be a lucrative market. The problem, though, is the unpredictable nature of cryptocurrency markets means accepting these virtual currencies comes with considerable risk.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 6 years ago

Is the Crypto-Luxury Travel Market Worth the Risk?

Hotels

A Boutique Hotelier’s Perspective on Co-Working and the Future of Hospitality

The beauty of Ennismore's flagship brand, The Hoxton hotels, is how it distills what the original boutique hotel pioneers did, but makes it relevant to today's audiences on a more equitable, democratic scale. CEO Sharan Pasricha's approach to hospitality — an outsider's perspective, if you will — is equally refreshing.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago

A Boutique Hotelier’s Perspective on Co-Working and the Future of Hospitality

Online Travel

TUI Is Relying on Its Blockchain to Help Boost Profits

TUI seems to have found a good use case for blockchain technology, and the implied cost savings would help boost profits. But could TUI achieve the same result with an alternative?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

TUI Is Relying on Its Blockchain to Help Boost Profits

Online Travel

New Skift Research Analyst Session: Venture Investment Trends In Travel

The travel startup landscape is more dynamic than ever. Not every company will succeed, but travel leaders need to know where these new entrants see cracks in the incumbent armor. Subscribe to Skift Research to learn more.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 6 years ago

New Skift Research Analyst Session: Venture Investment Trends In Travel

Online Travel

Tales From the Crypto: The Wild World of Travel Blockchain Startups

Some entrepreneurs and scammers are treating initial coin offerings like get-rich-quick schemes, and the travel distribution ecosystem isn't immune. Beware of people who say they can totally disrupt the travel industry, especially if they don't even understand how the industry works.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Tales From the Crypto: The Wild World of Travel Blockchain Startups

Online Travel

WeChat Strategies and 8 Other Digital Trends This Week

This week in digital news we examined two very different things that many travel companies don't understand: WeChat and blockchain. WeChat is already important for travel companies that want to engage with Chinese travelers; blockchain may become so.

Sarah Enelow, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel

Travel Megatrends 2018: Blockchain Sparks a New Tech Race in Travel

Some companies are betting big on blockchain's bandwagon effect. Time will tell whether the new technology materializes into cheaper, better, and faster travel experiences.

Luke Bujarski, Skift | 6 years ago

Travel Megatrends 2018: Blockchain Sparks a New Tech Race in Travel

Startups

Travel Startups Work With Breakthrough Technologies That Could Threaten Industry Leaders

Emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence and blockchain, have yet to make the leap from buzzword to mainstay, but have the potential to disrupt travel incumbents. The big players will have ample opportunity to adapt, though, and leading startups can play a role in helping executives grapple with when and how to implement these technologies.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 6 years ago

Travel Startups Work With Breakthrough Technologies That Could Threaten Industry Leaders

Startups

New Skift Research Report: Venture Investment Trends and Startup Opportunities in Travel 2018

Venture capitalists invested a record amount in travel startups in 2017. The industry is no stranger to disruption, but we may be seeing some of the greatest changes of the last two decades. Our latest research report is a deep dive into these emerging trends with insights for founders, incumbents, and investors.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 6 years ago

New Skift Research Report: Venture Investment Trends and Startup Opportunities in Travel 2018