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Articles tagged “hoteltonight”

Hotels

Airbnb Talked to HotelTonight About an Acquisition But Would It Make Sense?

Is Airbnb flailing at a way to build an expansion narrative ahead of an initial public offering? Buying HotelTonight would save some time and effort in making inroads with boutique hotels, but does Airbnb really need HotelTonight to do that? In travel, everyone is always talking to everyone so we're unsure how serious these informal talks ever were.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb Talked to HotelTonight About an Acquisition But Would It Make Sense?

Online Travel

Mobile-First Booking Startup HotelTonight Expands to Desktop

HotelTonight is no longer a mobile-only company. It's no longer just for same-day stays, as its name once implied. Investors seem to want no potential income left on the table, even if the brand must lose some of its original distinctiveness.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Mobile-First Booking Startup HotelTonight Expands to Desktop

Online Travel

Video: HotelTonight and Kayak’s Chief Data Officers Cut Through the Hype

There’s plenty of hype to go around when it comes to data science or personalization in travel, but HotelTonight’s Amanda Richardson and Kayak’s Matthias Keller know how to look beyond it to get at the heart of what actually matters when it comes to improving the travel experience.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago

Video: HotelTonight and Kayak’s Chief Data Officers Cut Through the Hype

Announcements

6 Lessons for Travel on the Long-Haul Business Payoff

This must-read introduction is the first excerpt from Skift's recent digital book For the Long Haul, in celebration of our sixth anniversary.

Noah Davis, Skift | 6 years ago

6 Lessons for Travel on the Long-Haul Business Payoff

Online Travel

HotelTonight and Expedia Offering New Twists on Hidden Hotel Deals

It's so rare to see something new in online travel. Expedia's Add-On Advantage appears to be a new wrinkle, and HotelTonight's Today's Daily Drop is a flash sale variation that disappears within 15 minutes. Both gives hoteliers new ways to target travelers, who may find some good deals in the process.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 6 years ago

HotelTonight and Expedia Offering New Twists on Hidden Hotel Deals

Online Travel

Skift Tech Forum Preview: HotelTonight Executive Cuts Through the Hype of Big Data

A lot of brands talk a big game about data science, but few know how to use it to their advantage and to the benefit of their consumers. HotelTonight's chief data and strategy officer Amanda Richardson will cut through the hype on stage at Skift Tech Forum on June 12.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago

Skift Tech Forum Preview: HotelTonight Executive Cuts Through the Hype of Big Data

Online Travel

HotelTonight CEO Chides Big Competitors for Misguided Priorities

HotelTonight made a smart move by expanding beyond last-minute bookings. So far, the company's willingness to tweak its product and roll with the punches is paying off with profitability.

Sarah Enelow, Skift | 6 years ago

HotelTonight CEO Chides Big Competitors for Misguided Priorities

Hotels

Standard Hotels CEO Talks Up Same-Day Booking Apps But Thinks HotelTonight Has Lost Its Value

The kind of curation the One Night app provides its users really does set it apart from other booking channels. The bigger question, though, is how many people actually know about it?

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago

Standard Hotels CEO Talks Up Same-Day Booking Apps But Thinks HotelTonight Has Lost Its Value

Online Travel

HotelTonight Outlook — Travel’s Best and Brightest Have a Say on Its Prospects

Most of the travel brainiacs we consulted feel that HotelTonight has an uphill battle ahead, but as they say in baseball, that's why they play the games. In other words, maybe they're wrong, and HotelTonight will have the right stuff to persevere. The entire travel industry is watching.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

HotelTonight Outlook — Travel’s Best and Brightest Have a Say on Its Prospects

Online Travel

HotelTonight Essentially Pivots to Become Hotel Whenever

HotelTonight's pivot into a 100-day booking window is a concession that the last-minute market was too small. Yet the company's swing to profitability is remarkable.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

HotelTonight Essentially Pivots to Become Hotel Whenever