Articles tagged “digital”

It’s no secret that more accessible technology has changed the way travelers research, shop for and purchase travel. Expedia Media Solutions looked at three examples of how digital is changing traveler behavior and why this matters.

The West has long spearheaded innovation, but in recent years, Asia has led some of the most strategically crucial areas of technological advancement.

This week in digital news, we dug into why Priceline is pulling back on its Trivago spending. Then we looked back at Skift Global Forum for some perspective on online travel agency growth.

This week in digital news, we initially thought Google's earbuds with real-time translation would be big, but not so much. Travel companies like Expedia and JetBlue may extend credit to travelers, who would pay for trips in installments -- could be risky for both lender and borrower.

The Internet of Things is radically changing the way we travel. A new Worldpay report looks at how consumers feel about these connected technologies, both good and bad. 

Digital is eating the world. No matter what your role in the travel industry, the question is when, not if, your business will be affected. Our annual digital transformation report, released in partnership with Adobe, is an effort to show how businesses are preparing for this digital transformation.

This week in digital news, it's earnings season and the online travel agencies did not deliver. At least Expedia, Priceline, TripAdvisor, and Trivago are all in good company.

This week in digital news, Ctrip bought social reviews company Trip.com for Skyscanner, seemingly to access in-destination content. But what's the real endgame here?

Social profiles and websites are the new shop window. Luxury brands can no longer afford to see their digital presences fall so far behind the quality of their products and services.

This week in digital news, we concentrated on Expedia. The online travel agency axed its price-matching guarantee and CEO Mark Okerstrom has a plan to become number one in the sector.