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Articles tagged “skyscanner”

Business Travel

Google Selects Prince Harry-Backed Travalyst for Emissions Data on Flight Searches

With the search engine also publishing the methodology and framework for other travel sellers to adopt, there's a greater chance that carbon emissions data will eventually become standardized, and less confusing. But there's still a long way to go.

Google Selects Prince Harry-Backed Travalyst for Emissions Data on Flight Searches

Business Travel

Europe’s New Climate Policies Meet a Travel Reality

The travel industry looks set to clash with the European Commission over proposals for its "Fit for 55" climate change legislation. It's going to be a pivotal year.

Europe’s New Climate Policies Meet a Travel Reality

Business Travel

Why a Backer of CitizenM Hotels Is Investing in Greener Aviation Fuel Now

The CitizenM and Student Hotel backer is investing as part of a 10-year deal, which shows there's real momentum behind manufacturing this type of fuel. The question is when, or if, it will ever become cheap enough to make a real difference.

Why a Backer of CitizenM Hotels Is Investing in Greener Aviation Fuel Now

Online Travel

Trip.com Sees China Potentially Easing Travel Curbs in 2022

Six months or a year seem like way longer than that in the Covid era, and anything can happen in the interim. But it is significant that the executive chairman of China's largest online travel agency is postulating that inbound and outbound travel curbs could be softened next year.

Trip.com Sees China Potentially Easing Travel Curbs in 2022

Online Travel

Middle East Diplomacy Could Help Fix Online Travel Blindspot

Israeli Arab entrepreneurs have not benefitted from the travel tech startup boom in Israel. The controversial peace deal between Israel and some of its Arab neighbors could begin to get the investments flowing.

Middle East Diplomacy Could Help Fix Online Travel Blindspot

Coronavirus

Europe Sees Modest Rebound in Cheap Flight Bookings: New Skyscanner Data

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.

Europe Sees Modest Rebound in Cheap Flight Bookings: New Skyscanner Data

Online Travel

Expedia and Airbnb Bosses Have Conflicting Visions About the Future of Travel

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.

Expedia and Airbnb Bosses Have Conflicting Visions About the Future of Travel

Airlines

Skyscanner Shows Tenacity to Overcome Challenges Selling Airline Tickets on Mobile

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.

Skyscanner Shows Tenacity to Overcome Challenges Selling Airline Tickets on Mobile

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Work to Make Once Elusive Round-the-World Trips a Reality

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.

Travel Advisors Work to Make Once Elusive Round-the-World Trips a Reality

Tourism

Asian Travelers to Go Slow and Solo in 2020, Online Searches Reveal

Asian tourist behavior is changing, reflecting a more mindful — and responsible — traveler overall.

Asian Travelers to Go Slow and Solo in 2020, Online Searches Reveal