Articles tagged “local”

Media and PR

Foursquare Is Getting Into the Social Trip Planning Business

The travel startup scene is littered with the corpses of social trip-planning services. But Foursquare's check-ins are a gold mine of data, and it's smart enough that it knows this is a nice-to-have feature, not a business in itself.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Media and PR

Google Maps’ Local Guides Program Brings Community Focus to Traveler Reviews

Google Maps needed a serious refresh to remain relevant not just in mapping, but also in reviews as travelers look for fresher content that's visually stimulating and easily navigable.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

2 Airlines That Are Helping Passengers Live Like a Local

Not all hospitality and tourism trends become aviation trends too, but the travel like a local trend touches all sectors. Some airlines recognize the trend and are doing what they can to get it right.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Farm to Table to Hotel for Smart Properties Looking for Authenticity

There's no easier way for a hotel to distinguish itself than a restaurant that doesn't act like a hotel restaurant.

Greg Oates, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Lifestyle Hotels Look for a Local Edge to Stand out in the Market

The demand for a local, authentic travel experience is now driving large hotel companies to develop new brands to differentiate themselves and deliver experiences that immerse guests in local communities.

Greg Oates, Skift | 9 years ago

Online Travel

Groupon Closes SideTour and Shuts Down Its Tours Platform

Many people have worked hard for a long time to bring tours and activities into the digital age. So far, there's very, very little to show for all the work and all the hype.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago

Online Travel

Yelp Is Getting Into the Tours and Activities Booking Business

Yelp's adding tours and activities' bookings highlights the mainstreaming of the sector but the way Yelp is doing this is modest and not a game-changer. Yelp hasn't acquired a tours and activities provider and isn't putting a lot of resources into in-app bookings, both of which rival TripAdvisor has done.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Tourism

NYC & Company Shifts Focus From Tourists to Locals in New Campaign

With so few Americans taking full advantage of their vacation days, local travel hits the sweet spot between taking a break from reality and keeping costs low. NYC & Company is smart to target this easy-to-access "visitor" base.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

5 Top Quotes From a Venture Capital Investor in Travel Startups

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Global Forum: MasterCard CMO on Future of Experiential Travel

The local and experiential trend in travel -- you know, the kind of trips that millennials are said to be in love with -- has gotten to the point that MasterCard and others are curating and offering these escapes for their customers. It is a natural fit as travelers knock off cities on their bucket lists, using their credit and debit cards.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago