Articles tagged “click travel”

Business Travel

TravelPerk’s Acquisition of a Rival Travel Agency Is Backed by This Secretive Hedge Fund

It's hard to say how far TravelPerk can go buying the UK's Click Travel, as it limits expansion to a mostly domestic market. But then its new investor has a reputation for spotting opportunities earlier than most.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 months ago
TravelPerk’s Acquisition of a Rival Travel Agency Is Backed by This Secretive Hedge Fund

Business Travel

Lyft, Other Car Services Cater to Grounded Corporate Travelers

The latest round of platform updates revolve around cost and safety — two things that corporations care deeply about today.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 1 year ago
Lyft, Other Car Services Cater to Grounded Corporate Travelers

Business Travel

The Perils of Renewing Your Contract With a Corporate Travel Agency in a Crisis

A crisis can either strain a relationship or cement it. Many travel agencies with contracts expiring on the horizon are about to find out which category they fall into with their corporate customers.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 1 year ago
The Perils of Renewing Your Contract With a Corporate Travel Agency in a Crisis

Business Travel

Overcoming Fears and Trepidation: Helping the Corporate Traveler Get Back On Board

It's becoming increasingly clear there’s no one-size-fits-all method to restart corporate travel, as companies will need the right combination of internal processes, government approvals, and traveler sentiment. It could be a long wait.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 1 year ago
Overcoming Fears and Trepidation: Helping the Corporate Traveler Get Back On Board

Business Travel

Why It’s Time to Reboot the Corporate Travel Agency Business Model

The transaction fee has been the staple of the corporate travel industry for years, but it looks like the crisis has exposed a weakness that needs fixing.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 1 year ago
Why It’s Time to Reboot the Corporate Travel Agency Business Model

Business Travel

The New Pivot to Managing Travel for Crisis Workers

It's good to see hotels support workers on the frontlines, but consolidation of these bespoke programs and booking platforms may be needed if the pandemic escalates.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 1 year ago
The New Pivot to Managing Travel for Crisis Workers

Hotels

UK Hotels Get a Little Lift From Block Bookings for Crisis Workers

As more countries mobilize their crisis workers, hotel groups can at least rely on small levels of business — the tricky part will be figuring out which properties stay open, and who exactly checks in.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 1 year ago
UK Hotels Get a Little Lift From Block Bookings for Crisis Workers

Business Travel

British Airways and Click Travel Pilot Automatic Payment System for Direct Booking

This is a good step for the industry, bringing tech improvements not just to the retail side but also to the companies managing the bookings through New Distribution Capability.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 2 years ago
British Airways and Click Travel Pilot Automatic Payment System for Direct Booking