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Articles tagged “online travel”

Travel Technology

Constellation Software Buys Distribution System Developer Peakwork

Constellation Software is clearly on an acquisition mission. Peakwork was the latest in its goal to claim a bigger hold on the travel industry.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Constellation Software Buys Distribution System Developer Peakwork

Travel Technology

Former Orbitz CEO Pushes a Connected Journey Through Data Partnerships

Based on the company's claims, Journera's product could answer travel company prayers for better connectivity — but as with any startup, the trick is getting potential clients to agree.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Former Orbitz CEO Pushes a Connected Journey Through Data Partnerships

Announcements

Launching the Skift AI Travel Newsletter

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to transform sectors across the travel industry. This newsletter will keep you informed every step of the way.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Launching the Skift AI Travel Newsletter

Travel Technology

Generative AI: An Overview of What’s Happening in Travel Right Now

Skift has been following the unfolding relationship between generative AI and the travel industry, but this is only the beginning.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Generative AI: An Overview of What’s Happening in Travel Right Now

Hotels

Kayak Bows Out of Opening Lifestyle Hotels Under Its Own Brand

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Kayak won't be opening any new hotels near you, but still hopes to make a go of building a hotel tech business. That, too, could be a big challenge.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Kayak Bows Out of Opening Lifestyle Hotels Under Its Own Brand

Hotels

5 Big Questions Facing Hospitality at Our Future of Lodging Forum

There’s a lot on tap for the hospitality industry in 2023, and at our Future of Lodging Forum we’re going to check in on how some of the industry’s brightest minds are tackling both the opportunities and challenges head-on.

Brian Quinn | 1 year ago

5 Big Questions Facing Hospitality at Our Future of Lodging Forum

Short-Term Rentals

New York City Expands Short-Term Rental Ban by 2,300 More Buildings

Owners and managers in News York City are rushing to sign up their buildings as no-book zones for short-term rentals, but the number of host registrations is paltry so far.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

New York City Expands Short-Term Rental Ban by 2,300 More Buildings

Short-Term Rentals

CEO Brian Chesky Wants to Deepen Moat Between Airbnb and Competitors

Retaining its focus on short-term rentals would probably be the largest contributor to any competitive moat that Airbnb has. Neither of its two largest rivals has that luxury.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

CEO Brian Chesky Wants to Deepen Moat Between Airbnb and Competitors

Hotels

Google to Debut Hotel Ad Tool to Streamline Campaigns … On YouTube and Search

Paying Google to increase direct bookings seems like a contradiction in terms unless it is for brand advertising on YouTube that truly brings guests direct to the hotel website for the next trip.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Google to Debut Hotel Ad Tool to Streamline Campaigns … On YouTube and Search

News Blog

Oyo Claimed to Have Outpaced U.S. Budget Hotel Recovery

Oyo, which advertises itself online as "India's Best Online Hotel Booking Site for Sanitized Stays," said it is performing well in the U.S. — after de-emphasizing its U.S. presence during the height of the pandemic. The Oyo Las Vegas Hotel. Source: Danielle Hyams/Skift India is Oyo's largest market. The company said Friday that during 2022…

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago