Articles tagged “cwt”

Business Travel

European Cities Target Digital Nomads With These New Pitches

Funnelling budget to target these more affluent, longer-stay visitors makes sense. It might even address the labor crunch. But cities probably shouldn't take their eyes off traditional tourists at this delicate time.

Matthew Parsons | 22 hours ago
European Cities Target Digital Nomads With These New Pitches

Business Travel

What Makes Corporate Travel a Worthy Investment Now?

Behind the investor appetite as American Express Global Business Travel prepares to go public.

Matthew Parsons | 2 weeks ago
What Makes Corporate Travel a Worthy Investment Now?

Hotels

Hotel Rates Among Biggest Price Hikes in the U.S.

Inflation for travel sectors like hotels isn't a cause for concern at the moment, as it continues to signal demand is returning from record-low performance seen in the early months of the pandemic.

Cameron Sperance and Matthew Parsons, Skift | 1 month ago
Hotel Rates Among Biggest Price Hikes in the U.S.

Business Travel

7 Amex GBT Takeaways Revealed in Its $5.3 Billion SPAC Deal

Ahead of going public, Amex GBT has provided a compelling argument for growth in its 53-page document, with a string of acquisitions and partnerships already under its belt. But does its enormous size now line it up for success, or weigh it down?

Matthew Parsons | 2 months ago
7 Amex GBT Takeaways Revealed in Its $5.3 Billion SPAC Deal

Airlines

United CEO Aims to Beat Margin-Leader Delta and 9 Other Top Travel Stories

In Skift's top stories this week, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the airline will beat margin leader Delta Air Lines by improving the passenger experience, Accor executives explain why the hotel giant has struggled to make inroads in the U.S., and American Airlines CEO Doug Parker expresses confidence that business travel will return to pre-pandemic levels.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago
United CEO Aims to Beat Margin-Leader Delta and 9 Other Top Travel Stories

Business Travel

Business Traveler Loyalty on Flights Up for Grabs Coming Out of Pandemic

Whether it is hotels offering sporadic housekeeping or over-overcrowded airport lounges, service levels across the travel industry have plummeted coming out of the pandemic. Loyalty indeed is under severe pressure.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago
Business Traveler Loyalty on Flights Up for Grabs Coming Out of Pandemic

Business Travel

Global Hotel Rates Could Rise 4 Times Inflation in 2022: New Report

Companies shouldn't underestimate the knock-on effect of this year's labor crisis, and this new report is a timely heads-up to help them better manage their costs next year.

Matthew Parsons | 2 months ago
Global Hotel Rates Could Rise 4 Times Inflation in 2022: New Report

Business Travel

CWT Emerges From Bankruptcy With $100 Million to Invest in Business Travel Tech

A milestone in the agency's transformation saga, which could see its new owners opt to acquire other technology players, and target mid-size customers, as part of its post-pandemic rehabilitation.

Matthew Parsons | 2 months ago
CWT Emerges From Bankruptcy With $100 Million to Invest in Business Travel Tech

Business Travel

Business Travel Trade Group Looks to Move Past Pandemic, Internal Controversies

The Global Business Travel Association has had a rough ride over the past two years. Its convention in Orlando later this month represents a chance to turn a corner, and it wants to bring the industry along with it.

Matthew Parsons | 3 months ago
Business Travel Trade Group Looks to Move Past Pandemic, Internal Controversies

Business Travel

Family Rift at BCD Travel Revealed in Pandora Financial Docs Leak

The Pandora Papers have shone a rare spotlight on the usually secretive Dutch company.

Matthew Parsons | 4 months ago
Family Rift at BCD Travel Revealed in Pandora Financial Docs Leak