Articles tagged “capital one”

Expedia punched Hopper in the mouth in 2023 when it cut off their relationship, and Hopper was never able to make up the lost ground. Expedia, under new leadership, wanted to see revenue from Hopper flowing in again.

The new CEO will have to figure out exactly what Inspirato will be. Is it the "luxury hospitality company" of 2019, the "innovative luxury travel club" of 2024, or something else.

As major credit card companies upgrade their travel footprints, vacation rentals have become a must-have.

From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style.

Chase Travel and American Express Travel are among the top handful of leisure travel sellers in the U.S. That's mostly good news for online travel agency partners, as well.

Few believed Hopper's statement in July that losing the Expedia partnership would have no impact. Now we know that Hopper began working on hotel deals to make itself whole and expand.

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Trivago's ad woes, Capital One's new lounge, and Mastercard's India travel forecast.

Luxury travel is sensitive to travel demand changes and more susceptible lately to pricing pressures. Inspirato's story is a lesson in managing the pace of growth.

Capital One's travel investments are running the gamut, from Hopper and its discount-hungry travelers to Inspirato's jet-setters. Both will benefit the up-and-coming Capital One Travel.

Hopper critics see blood in the water. But the company has a loyal following among younger people that rivals would die for. Hopper has altered course many times before, and can make changes to shift the momentum.