Articles tagged “luggage”

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Lionel Messi Swaps Football Boots for Louis Vuitton in New Travel Campaign

Football legend Lionel Messi has ditched his Paris Saint-Germain kit for Louis Vuitton as he stars in his first solo campaign for the fashion house’s ‘Horizon's Never End’ campaign. Following the success of the 2022 viral Louis Vuitton campaign featuring football legend’s Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – which was released ahead of the World…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

Travel Technology

The Tech That Could Prevent Lost Luggage

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at lost luggage technology, a shipping container hotel, and a massive investment in Indian aviation.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

The Tech That Could Prevent Lost Luggage

Travel Technology

6 Travel Innovations We’ve Covered: Did They Live Up to the Promise?

While some of the tech advances Skift featured over the years may not have lived up to expectations yet, others are poised to play an even bigger role in the travel industry in years to come. Check out this list.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

6 Travel Innovations We’ve Covered: Did They Live Up to the Promise?

Online Travel

Paragon Buys a Bag Tag Maker in a Bid to Digitize Airline Luggage Tracking

While not glamorous, the digitization of bag tagging could help airlines lose fewer pieces of luggage. Paragon, a public tech company, aims to scale up Security Label's business with customers like Air France.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 2 years ago

Paragon Buys a Bag Tag Maker in a Bid to Digitize Airline Luggage Tracking

Business Travel

Debt-Laden Samsonite Reels From Coronavirus Crisis Aftershocks

By itself, the coronavirus scare needn't be like kryptonite to Samsonite, which has high gross margins. But the long-term double whammy of supply shocks (due to factory closings) and demand shocks (due to travelers pulling back on spending) may reduce the company's ability to pay interest on its heavy debts.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Debt-Laden Samsonite Reels From Coronavirus Crisis Aftershocks

Business Travel

Pet-Focused Travel Advisors Navigate Challenges of Flying with Fido

For increasing numbers of travelers, leaving home without a beloved pet (or pets) is unthinkable. While the travel industry has become more accommodating to this trend, the challenges are such that services from pet travel experts are in demand.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 4 years ago

Pet-Focused Travel Advisors Navigate Challenges of Flying with Fido

Online Travel

Away Raises $100 Million for Expansion Beyond Selling Luggage

Away has so far managed the tricky transition to brand extensions beyond suitcases. The established travel goods industry will be watching with envy if the startup can continue to pull off its empire-building.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Away Raises $100 Million for Expansion Beyond Selling Luggage

Business Travel

Luxury Brands Cross Industry Lines for Loyalty Collaborations

The success of this, and all brand partnerships, is dependent on a synergistic approach to luxury whether that be sleek and understated or bold and brash. We expect to see more cross-industry partnerships emerge as brands wrestle for the attention and trust of the new luxury consumer.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 6 years ago

Luxury Brands Cross Industry Lines for Loyalty Collaborations

Online Travel

Luggage Startup Away Raises $20 Million: Travel Startup Funding This Week

The co-founders of luggage maker Away are seeing surprisingly good early results by applying the direct-to-consumer model that Warby Parker championed in eyewear. Also this week: Short-term rental platform Favstay attracted more than $2 million in funding.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Luggage Startup Away Raises $20 Million: Travel Startup Funding This Week

Online Travel

The Luggage Industry Keeps Adding Tech Gimmicks to Boost Sales

At this year's annual travel goods industry conference, it's obvious that the hot trend among manufacturers is to add USB ports, battery packs, and location-aware beacons to their luggage.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

The Luggage Industry Keeps Adding Tech Gimmicks to Boost Sales