Articles tagged “skift exclusive”

China’s travel agents are rebuilding their outbound business with a blend of old-school connections and new-age tech. The pivot to AI and the renewed interest in Europe aren't just trends, they’re a response to how traveler expectations have changed.

American Express Travel began selling vacation packages — initially sourced from Travelocity, now owned by Expedia — in 2004. They lost their luster as a momentous value-add to card members.

Andrew Jordan arrived at Travelport six months ago with a mission to reduce the frustrations travel management companies have with the software their agents use.

After 13 years in business, Traveloka isn’t just growing, it’s doubling down. On Southeast Asia. On relevance. On being the travel app that knows the region better than anyone else.

Exclusive Resorts is taking control of OneFineStay, which offers hand-picked luxury homes and personalized concierge services. That represents a strategic expansion of both brands' reach in the affluent traveler segment.

Digital room keys have been around for years, but the catch has been that guests have to download a hotel's app to make them work. So some hoteliers are hoping to simplify things.

New top boss Alex Mirza aims to modernize luxury ground transportation company amid pressure from ride-sharing apps.

The United-JetBlue alliance is just that, and not an acquisition. Still, as with such transitions, it brings substantial changes to United.com's non-air partnership roster.

Hyatt's latest soft brand will enable independent hotels to join the group's loyalty program and get access to its booking system while keeping their local character.

Global airspace is under pressure like never before. IATA chief Willie Walsh says airlines are adapting — but they need all available information to make the right calls in an increasingly complex world.