Articles tagged “subscriptions”

Hotels

Soho House Wants Members to Buy Extras in Path to Unlocking Profits

Know what's cool? Having cool people join your member's clubs. Know what's even cooler? Having members buy your high-margin upsells, like food and skincare products.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Soho House Wants Members to Buy Extras in Path to Unlocking Profits

News Blog

Avianca Launches Subscription Program Just For Business Travelers

South America’s Avianca has rolled out a subscription program just for businesses. The Colombian airline has partnered with Caravelo, a company that builds subscription platforms for airlines. The new program follows a similar tie-up it announced with Europe’s Wizz Air earlier this month. Avianca Access differs, however, as it’s targeting corporate travelers only, who gain…

Matthew Parsons | 2 months ago

Hotels

IHG’s Six Senses Is Adding Luxury Global Membership Clubs

Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs would like to multiply consumers' encounters with his brand beyond occasional hotel and resort stays. A potential paid membership product would let luxury travelers hop among new clubs, building on a model Soho House has popularized.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

IHG’s Six Senses Is Adding Luxury Global Membership Clubs

News Blog

Wizz Air Launches Flight Subscription Program

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has launched a flight subscription program, opting for the same platform that Alaska Airlines uses. The European airline has partnered with Caravelo, a company that builds subscription platforms for airlines. They claim the program, called MultiPass, is a first for Europe. It will initially be available for six months for the…

Matthew Parsons | 2 months ago

Hotels

Hoshino Resorts Wants to Take Japanese Hospitality Overseas

Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, doesn't follow the crowd. He's taking steps to combat overtourism and brand bloat in Japan while testing travel subscriptions. And he wants to bring Japanese inns to America.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hoshino Resorts Wants to Take Japanese Hospitality Overseas

Online Travel

Travelzoo to Launch Its Travel Metaverse Within Weeks

One can make the argument that Travelzoo is embarked on a foolhardy mission to create a metaverse. On the other hand, gamers and Gen Z may have something to the contrary to say about that.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Travelzoo to Launch Its Travel Metaverse Within Weeks

News Blog

Inspirato and Saks Enter Into Marketing Pact Mixing Travel and Fashion

Would you like a luxury travel subscription from Inspirato with those Amina Muaddi Rosie 95MM Metallic Leather Slingback Pumps from Saks Fifth Avenue? Saks Stylists will mix pitches to buy Inspirato Passes with style recommendations under a partnership between the companies. Source: Saks That could conceivably be a sales pitches as Inspirato entered into a…

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Hotels

Accor Debuts Global Subscription Card

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor's updated loyalty program, India's restored e-visas for Saudi travelers, and next-gen self-guided tours.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Accor Debuts Global Subscription Card

Hotels

Accor to Go Global With Subscription Cards to Boost Hotel Loyalty

The travel sector has been grappling with the subscription model for a few years. But Accor is the first major hotel group to roll out global paid subscription cards, giving guests access to discounts and perks at hotels worldwide.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Accor to Go Global With Subscription Cards to Boost Hotel Loyalty

Online Travel

Spain’s eDreams Sees Strong Bookings and Subscription Signups in Its 3rd Quarter

eDreams Odigeo continues to build momentum in its subscription program, although the company is not close to being profitable yet.

Matteo Allievi and Jakub Olesiuk, Reuters | 4 months ago

Spain’s eDreams Sees Strong Bookings and Subscription Signups in Its 3rd Quarter