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Hotels
If there's anything Airbnb can teach to hotels, it's this: pay more attention to data and know how to use it.
Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago
Cruises
The cruise industry's dominant message for 2016 and the next decade: Only the long view will win.
Jason Clampet, Skift | 5 years ago
Online Travel
Google has owned the search engine business since the dawn of the Internet and it's now getting closer to actually answering travelers search queries rather than providing a list of relevant and irrelevant links.
Dan Peltier, Skift | 5 years ago
The former CEO of Starwood says the hospitality sector hasn't yet reached its potential when it comes to sophisticated personalization and quick problem solving.
Sarah Enelow, Skift | 5 years ago
Standard and its Bunkhouse Group have the right size that allows them to both innovate and take a leadership role in the industry. It's great to see them doing both.
As booking becomes more important for TripAdvisor, it's trying to make the travel discovery experience more fun for users.
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago
Everything you need to know about the future of online travel in one two-minute segment.
We spoke with MasterCard SVP, Global Merchant Development Catharina Eklof about her experience at Skift Global Forum, Mastercard's evolution from payment provider to technology leader, and the eventual convergence of messaging and payments.
Mastercard + Skift | 5 years ago
We'll argue that the price of getting better service is just that: Paying a bit more for your room or seat.
Tour Operators
As tour operators become more nimble with their use of mobile technology, they'll be able to strengthen their appeal to consumers who are looking to purchase tours and activities on demand.
