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Online Travel
You probably won't see many credit card machines at Despegar's stores or booths in Argentina. But you will see travelers with cash.
Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago
Tourism
While diversification efforts are underway to expand Saudi Arabia's tourism sector beyond religious tourism, the hajj pilgrimage continues to be a vital pillar of the country's tourism and economic landscape.
Arafat Barbakh, Reuters | 5 months ago
Tour Operators
TUI was doing "the connected trip" before Booking.com was born. But it needs to fine-tune its pricing and flexibility to stay competitive.
Selene Brophy | 7 months ago
Don't be surprised if Despegar makes and acquisition or two in 2023. That's baked into its plans.
Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago
Having your top executives jailed is one thing. But as that issue recedes, Lastminute.com needs to deal with its under-performance issues and execute on strategy shifts.
Dennis Schaal | 12 months ago
Travelers in many parts of the world are used to the online booking of build-your-own vacation packages, and others prefer to walk into a travel agency to plan. After many years, TUI is trying to embrace digital trends, and is modestly executing on a plan to get more online.
Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago
Business Travel
Like a hotel guest who dips a toe into the pool before diving in, TUI is gauging interest for a new kind of package. Its global network and brand familiarity will work in its favor, but the prices less so.
Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago
Expedia wants to help people find a new travel companion — namely Expedia. We've heard online travel agencies and others vow to become to become less price-oriented before, but fickle deal hunters will make that a tough pledge to fulfill.
Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago
While Tripadvisor has transitioned over the years away from hotel metasearch in a big way — largely because of Google's incursions — Trivago is just starting to dabble with diversification. That tilt could lead to more significant changes in the future.
Airlines
With the closure of its operation in Japan and rumblings about selling its stake in India, AirAsia Group will have to renews its focus on core markets in Southeast Asia. But while the airline operation turns inward, the group's e-commerce operation is gambling on expansion.
