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Articles tagged “digital”

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The Year of Working Remotely: What Travel Companies Have Learned, and What’s Next?

Among many things, both infamous and otherwise, 2020 will be remembered as the year the travel sector pivoted to working remotely. Moving into 2021, companies will need to optimize the remote working experience for their teams.

Skift | 3 years ago

The Year of Working Remotely: What Travel Companies Have Learned, and What’s Next?

Online Travel

A Newer Way of Charging for Hotel Metasearch Ads Is Catching On

Google, Trivago, and Sojern began this year to offer a commission-based model for digital advertising in metasearch. Hoteliers may find that a more appealing way of budgeting than paying on a cost-per-click basis or by a monthly fee.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

A Newer Way of Charging for Hotel Metasearch Ads Is Catching On

Airlines

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Talks Digital Transformation in Exclusive Skift Interview

With the closure of its operation in Japan and rumblings about selling its stake in India, AirAsia Group will have to renews its focus on core markets in Southeast Asia. But while the airline operation turns inward, the group's e-commerce operation is gambling on expansion.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Talks Digital Transformation in Exclusive Skift Interview

Online Travel

Payments Firm for Airport Luxury Goods Shops Could Sell for $2.6 Billion

Global Blue helps luxury goods shops at airports process purchases by international travelers. Private equity firm Silver Lake's attempted sale of it looks likely soon.

Joshua Franklin, Reuters | 4 years ago

Payments Firm for Airport Luxury Goods Shops Could Sell for $2.6 Billion

Online Travel

Expedia Brass Rallies Workers and 10 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

In digital news this week, Expedia Vice Chair Peter Kern sought to rally his workforce by saying it was time to focus and help the company's travel partners suffering in the wake of coronavirus. Plus, Trip.com Group said it would likely see a 50 percent drop in first quarter revenue but offered some hope that travel was slowly recovering in China.

Faye Chiu, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels

Airbnb’s Fourth Quarter Takeaways and 8 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

This week in digital news, Airbnb had $276 million in losses in its fourth quarter — and that was before coronavirus struck. Not good news for a company that was hoping to go public this year. Plus, Tripadvisor is trying to offload its vacation rental businesses — will Expedia follow suit?

Danielle Hyams , Skift | 4 years ago

Airbnb’s Fourth Quarter Takeaways and 8 Other Top Digital Stories This Week
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Media and PR

Skift Webinar: Moving Beyond Demographics — Data Drives the Future of Travel Advertising

What does personalization mean in 2020, and what does it look like in a world where customers are becoming increasingly protective of their data? In this webinar, we'll dive into what intelligent advertising and marketing campaigns can accomplish.

Accenture Interactive + Skift | 4 years ago

Skift Webinar: Moving Beyond Demographics — Data Drives the Future of Travel Advertising
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Business Travel

Executive Q&A: How to Cut Costs on Business-to-Business International Payments

Travel companies today are more dependent on moving money around the world than ever before. Minimizing the friction caused by foreign exchange fees, regulatory surcharges, and other international fees requires a secure and streamlined global payment solution.

Sabre Virtual Payments + Skift | 4 years ago

Executive Q&A: How to Cut Costs on Business-to-Business International Payments

Online Travel

Airbnb, Others Will Pony Up Data and 10 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

In digital news this week, Airbnb, Expedia, Tripadvisor, and others reached an unprecedented agreement with the European Union to share data. Will it shift the competitive landscape? Plus, coronavirus has wreaked havoc on global currency markets, which Latin American online travel powerhouse Despegar said could present big challenges.

Faye Chiu, Skift | 4 years ago

Airbnb, Others Will Pony Up Data and 10 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

Online Travel

Expedia Prepares to Lay Off Thousands and 10 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

Expedia Chairman Barry Diller is delivering on his promise to tighten up the company, with recently announced plans to lay off 12 percent of staff. Plus, the short-term rental market is one to watch as it continues to grow, with some predicting a new category to emerge that distinguishes between professional and host-run rentals.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Expedia Prepares to Lay Off Thousands and 10 Other Top Digital Stories This Week