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Articles tagged “online travel”

Media and PR

Best Travel News Stories of 2017

Our favorites of the year were stories that you could find nowhere else. Each featured hours — or months — of phone calls or in-person interviews, and provided insights about an important development or trend. Each of these talented journalists, you could find nowhere else, either.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 6 years ago

Best Travel News Stories of 2017

Online Travel

Google Hotels Ads Could Make Gains With Chain Loyalty Rates

The big chains now offer special book-direct deals through Google Hotel Ads. This helps with click-through and conversions, but also with new loyalty member acquisition — everything a growing hotel chain needs in an ad partner.

Luke Bujarski, Skift Research | 6 years ago

Google Hotels Ads Could Make Gains With Chain Loyalty Rates

Online Travel

New Skift Research Report: A Deep Dive Into the Google Travel Ecosystem 2018

Without question, Google will continue to aggressively grow its multi-billion dollar advertising business by securing stronger direct relationships with both the supplier and the traveler.

Luke Bujarski, Skift Research | 6 years ago

New Skift Research Report: A Deep Dive Into the Google Travel Ecosystem 2018

Online Travel

New Skift Research Report: The Future of Blockchain in Travel Distribution 2018

Our channel checks and industry data point to a relevant future for blockchain technology in travel distribution. However, proponents will need to move fast in creating compelling applications that perform better than what's already out there.

Luke Bujarski, Skift Research | 6 years ago

New Skift Research Report: The Future of Blockchain in Travel Distribution 2018

Online Travel

Online Travel Plunge Spurs Investor Wariness

When Priceline sneezes, the online travel industry catches a cold.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel Plunge Spurs Investor Wariness

Travel Booking

Mobile Travel Bookings Will Reach 40 Percent of Online Sales in 2017

Enhanced mobile booking tools and merchandising are resonating with consumers. As it gets easier to book on your phone, mobile could overtake traditional computer bookings as the most popular way U.S. travelers plan and book their trips.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Business Travel

New Skift Research Report: State of Tours and Activities Tech 2017

Sophistication and adoption of back-end technology on the supply side is getting to a point where the big players in online travel are taking the tours and activities segment seriously. It's an expanding growth opportunity for new and direct revenue streams across the entire traveler journey, beyond core transport and accommodations products.

Luke Bujarski, Skift | 7 years ago

New Skift Research Report: State of Tours and Activities Tech 2017

Online Travel

Video: Online Travel Founders Talk Game-Changing Deals, Big Upcoming Trends

Moral of the story about the early years of online travel? Not to over-simplify, but be prepared to take risks, feel free to contradict conventional wisdom, and assemble the best damn team that you can.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 8 years ago

Video: Online Travel Founders Talk Game-Changing Deals, Big Upcoming Trends

Online Travel

How Expedia Is Expanding and Acquiring Its Way Beyond Traditional Booking

Expedia's expansion outside the OTA world is afoot. With their aquisition of Homeaway and the expansion of Egencia, Expedia keeps a steady foot in online travel.

Dave Montali, Skift | 8 years ago

How Expedia Is Expanding and Acquiring Its Way Beyond Traditional Booking

Hotels

Former Starwood CEO Thinks Timing of Marriott Deal Wasn’t Best for Shareholders

Here's the former Starwood CEO's take on what's happening in the hospitality industry now, and why brands need to work harder than ever to be more agile and flexible in dealing with disruption. Oh, and he thinks the Marriott-Starwood deal could have been better for shareholders and employees.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Former Starwood CEO Thinks Timing of Marriott Deal Wasn’t Best for Shareholders