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Travel Technology
There's been a lot of buzz about AI in travel, so we're going to ask CEOs about it on stage for everyone to see.
Justin Dawes | 7 months ago
News Blog
Semi-private jet company Aero has raised $65 million in funding to expand its network, and to service demand on existing routes. Currently it operates flights to Aspen, Los Cabos and Sun Valley from private terminals in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the U.S, as well as Ibiza, Mykonos, and Nice from London’s Farnborough Airport…
Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago
Online Travel
In Skift's top stories this week, Airbnb makes a major modification, Tripadvisor appoints a new CEO, and the endangered status of giraffes exposes the fragility of Africa's wildlife tourism.
Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago
Airline Weekly
Icelandic startup Play realizes its transatlantic ambitions Wednesday with the launch of U.S. flights. But the odds are long for the airline that touts a long-haul budget business model that no airline has made work — yet.
2 years ago
Airlines
A new Nordic airline is positioning itself to take over some of the gaps left by Norwegian Air's long-haul exits. By importing some of the old leadership to this new venture, is Norse Atlantic setting itself up to repeat history or turn a new leaf?
Terje Solsvik, Reuters | 3 years ago
Venture capitalists rarely bet on Mexico's travel startups. But Casai's 80 percent average occupancy rates in August and September must've helped it woo top-tier investor Andreessen Horowitz.
Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago
Don’t miss your chance! There’s still time to apply to our 2018 startup competition.
Accenture Amadeus Alliance + Skift | 6 years ago
Startups
Venture capitalists invested a record amount in travel startups in 2017. The industry is no stranger to disruption, but we may be seeing some of the greatest changes of the last two decades. Our latest research report is a deep dive into these emerging trends with insights for founders, incumbents, and investors.
Seth Borko, Skift Research | 6 years ago
The travel industry has witnessed a number of successful mergers and acquisitions of major brands over the last few years. However, the deals that are truly driving innovation in the space are those that involve forward-thinking startups.
Cambon Partners + Skift | 7 years ago
Hotels
Is glamping really more than a fad? Collective Retreats and its investors seem to think so, but will that be enough?
Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago