Articles tagged “digital”

This week in digital news, we studied young, tech-savvy companies around the world that are really innovating, and picked our most promising favorites. Maybe some will become household names, like the ones joining us at Skift Tech Forum next week.

This week in digital news, we learned that online travel bosses are earning more than many of their counterparts in other industries, maybe in some tiny part because the folks in zip codes 94043 and 60602 are booking so much travel online.

This week in digital news, Yelp wants to see tighter regulation of Google's business practices, which has real implications for travel and restaurants. And don't miss two interviews leading up to Skift Tech Forum on the payments revolution and the hype of big data.

High upfront costs remain a barrier to many travelers who can't make a large purchase all at once. Affirm is trying to remove that obstacle and other travel brands are warming up to the monthly payments model in the process.

Once again this week we heard of the mighty potential of tours and activities, this time from TripAdvisor CEO Stephen Kaufer. Meanwhile, personalization continues to be a theme on the minds of many travel executives these days.

Traditional websites are becoming a thing of the past in China as mobile, social, and peer-to-peer networks dominate the country’s digital ecosystem. Destinations looking to reach Chinese outbound travelers throughout the customer journey should take note.

This week in digital news, we delivered two stories on Priceline's past and future, and we're gearing up for Skift Tech Forum with a new interview series.

Care to buy a plane ticket without needing a credit card? Soon a few airlines will test enabling air travelers to pay for their tickets by taking payments directly from consumer accounts. Three cheers for testing innovations.

The number of Chinese passport holders is expected to double by 2020, and digital and social media fuel the decisions they make. Destinations looking to attract this valuable group of travelers need to get fully on board with digital to grab their attention.

The overall verdict on the buzz surrounding blockchain is still mixed, but Amber Treshnell, John Paul’s CEO, Americas, believes it will be as game-changing as the internet itself.