Danielle Hyams, Skift
This week in digital news, Hipmunk co-founders tried — and failed — to buy back their company in an attempt to save it from getting killed off by SAP Concur. Plus China's secondary cities are poised to become the next hot spots for events and conferences.
6 days ago
Accenture Interactive + Skift
The world is awash in data, but as consumer skepticism about Big Tech is on the rise, travel brands need to rethink the way they use information to generate hyper-relevant offers. The winners will hit the right mix of helpfulness and relevance, evolving beyond personalization to forge even deeper and more meaningful relationships with consumers.
1 week ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
The many travel advisors who sell Hawaii certainly have a part to play in contributing to Hawaii's sustainable future.
1 week ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
This week in digital news, a lawsuit against TripAdvisor tests the limits of its responsibility to travelers, and check out our 2020 megatrends for a big-picture look at Google's role in travel, the future of payments, and more.
2 weeks ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
This week in digital news, Expedia Group Chairman Barry Diller went to Seattle HQ to spread some optimism, plus we have the details on Sun Country's new deal with Amazon.
1 month ago
Deloitte + Skift
To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, travel brands must find a way to humanize their interactions — even when customers are using digital channels to connect with them.
1 month ago
Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift
This week in digital, Expedia's senior executive Barry Diller has major changes to juggle going into 2020, starting with finding a new CEO. Meanwhile, in an unexpected turn, the younger generation is more likely to seek aid from travel advisors.
1 month ago
Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift
This week in digital, Expedia is searching for replacements as two of the online travel giant's top executives announced their resignation this week. Meanwhile, Kayak is joining the short-term rental game as it plans to add additional services for guests.
2 months ago
Saritha Rai, Bloomberg
Looks like Oyo is taking a more sustainable approach to global growth rather than simply looking to boost hotel numbers at any cost. But will the new board appointment lead to a discernible change in strategy?
2 months ago
Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift
This week in digital, Travel Leaders Group has a goal to fill the void left behind following the demise of Thomas Cook. Meanwhile, hotel chain Selina is competing against WeWork in Latin America with networking.
2 months ago
Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift
This week in digital, the online booking giants strive and compete to give travelers a more seamless experience. Meanwhile, travel management company Serko is making partnerships with major travel companies to help its expansion in international markets.
2 months ago
Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift
This week in digital, we take a look at Expedia's decision to lower the rankings of a hotel's listing on its site due to the addition of resort fees. Meanwhile, Vrbo is under new leadership as Expedia Group continues its reorganization efforts.
2 months ago
