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EasyJet’s Packaged Vacation Push Won’t Be a Sure Thing

How seriously is EasyJet going to take the packaged vacations market? More seriously than it did before for sure, but enough to compete with the plethora of tour operators and online travel agencies out there? At this stage it's hard to tell.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel

New Skift Research Points to Amazon Playing a Larger Role in the Travel Industry

It’s dangerous to give Amazon breathing room in any industry; better to think through its implications for travel today. Amazon is not simply a threat, it offers lessons and opportunities for travel executives as well.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 6 years ago

Online Travel

New Skift Research Report on Amazon Breaks Down What Every Travel Exec Needs to Know

Amazon likely has a role to play in the future of travel distribution, marketing, or devices — if not all three. Travel leaders need to prepare today or risk being caught flat-footed tomorrow.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 6 years ago

Online Travel

Hostelworld Raids Expedia for New CEO

Although this looks like a smooth change at the top, we'll have to keep an eye on whether the new CEO deviates from the path the company has set itself on in recent years.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel

On the Beach Discovers the Complexities of International Expansion

On the Beach’s careful approach to expansion shows just how difficult it can be to grow in foreign source markets. Europe isn’t one big country and if you don’t make acquisitions, expansion can be a tedious process. But one of those acquisitions might just be the one that pays off in the long term.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel

Despegar Attempts to Expand Further Beyond Flights

Despegar will need to become even more of a force in Latin America if it hopes to tempt major shareholder Expedia Group into acquiring it.