Sean O'Neill, Skift
If you're looking for flickers of hope, new data suggests that budget airlines are seeing better-than-expected rebounds in Europe. But routes serving some countries, like beleaguered Spain, remain weaker than others.
6 days ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Sometimes CEO views of where online travel is headed seem more about the capabilities of their companies than anything else. Will pandemic-induced travel preferences make for dominant trends five or 10 years from now? Highly doubtful.
1 week ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Why is shopping for flights on mobile devices much harder than for TVs and clothes? A few reasons. Skyscanner may be delivering fixes soon, though the industry has promised fixes for years.
1 month ago
Linda Humphrey, Skift
Sabbatical travel is in the spotlight, but is a year-long trip around the globe feasible for a family? A couple? Two travel advisors set out for a string of faraway places, showing clients and friends that it can be done.
6 months ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Asian tourist behavior is changing, reflecting a more mindful — and responsible — traveler overall.
8 months ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
We can shop for TVs and clothes on our phone, but booking flights remains stubbornly old school. Skyscanner is one of a few online players working with airlines to fix that.
11 months ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Prince Harry is now applying his environmental activism to the industry of travel. While the efficacy of this initiative won't be determined for a long time yet, he's certainly succeeded in getting some big names on board.
11 months ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Chinese tourists are the world's biggest spenders. That arms Beijing with a geopolitical tool. The not-so-secret weapon shows no signs of diminishing in its effectiveness to redirect tourism flows.
12 months ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
It's no surprise to see Skyscanner absorb the last bits of the user-generated reviews brand formerly known as Gogobot. But the price-comparison search company's bet on soliciting reviews from its own customers remains intriguing. The move highlights its ambition to become a superapp for travel.
1 year ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
What's clear from the report is that Facebook and some travel apps are sharing way more personal information than they had admitted to. The backlash will undoubtedly pick up steam, although Facebook seems to have largely escaped condemnation from this latest disclosure.
2 years ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Recent consumer activism and regulatory issues have unsettled Ctrip. But the trend is a positive sign that Chinese consumers will gradually demand protections, which will put in place drivers for long-term stable growth.
2 years ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Airbnb has sold investors on a growth story based, in part, on adding flights and other products. But selling flights is extremely complicated.
3 years ago
