Articles tagged “sgf2018”

Online Travel

Google's Conflicted Travel Strategy Pushes Forward

Google has developed solid travel booking and itinerary management tools, but won't push fully into the online travel booking business because of its lucrative role in online advertising. It looks like Google's bifurcated travel strategy will continue for some time.
Online Travel

How Booking Holdings Is Plotting the Next Decade of Online Travel Innovation

The Booking Holdings CEO is taking the long view, which can be difficult for the leader of a public company to accomplish while growing stock value. The opportunity is there, though, for the online booking leader to improve its offerings with data-based personalization.
Announcements

What to Expect at Skift Global Forum Sept. 27–28

Here's everything you need to know about Skift Global Forum kicking off today in New York City. Can't make it in person? We offer the next best thing, with suggestions on how to stay on top of session topics and speaker insights over the next two days.
Tourism

Puerto Rico's Governor Pushes Back on Trump With Calls for Statehood

Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló is not shy about advocating for the island's potential future as a U.S. state. At Skift Global Forum, he reminded us that the travel industry has a duty to fight injustice and build connections despite political drama.