Articles tagged “travel buyers”

Online Travel

Expedia and Booking’s New Strategies and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Expedia and Booking are making big changes to their business models, artificial intelligence emerges as a major force in travel, and the World Cup boosts the Middle East's tourism recovery.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Expedia and Booking’s New Strategies and Other Top Stories This Week

Announcements

A Preview of the Skift Business Travel and Future of Work Summit on March 17

We're bringing together the brightest minds in corporate travel β€” one of the sectors hit hardest during the pandemic β€” for frank conversations on how corporate travel will return, how technology is reshaping this sector, and the evolving role of buyers as we see an increasingly remote workforce globally.

Brian Quinn, Skift | 2 years ago

A Preview of the Skift Business Travel and Future of Work Summit on March 17

Business Travel

Behind the Travel Buyer’s Search for Simplicity

It turns out simplifying travel programs isn't a major priority for most organizations. This is an unfortunate reality, leaving travel buyers with numerous challenges.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 3 years ago

Behind the Travel Buyer’s Search for Simplicity

Business Travel

Business Travel Airfares to Remain Flat in 2020: Amex GBT Report

The good news is that airfares aren't set for a major increase in 2020. The bad news is that a softening in the financial outlook for global businesses is the likely cause.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel Airfares to Remain Flat in 2020: Amex GBT Report

Business Travel

Bonuses for Corporate Travel Specialists Increased in 2018

Salaries for travel buyers were relatively flat this year, although less experienced buyers saw a nice uptick in their annual bonuses.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Bonuses for Corporate Travel Specialists Increased in 2018

Business Travel

Travel Buyers Spend Less on Five-Star Hotels and More on Sharing Economy

As more affordable sharing economy, serviced apartment, and mid-scale hotel options have become popular with business travelers, high-end hotels have taken a hit.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Buyers Spend Less on Five-Star Hotels and More on Sharing Economy

Hotels

Why Travel Buyers Should Strategize Their Hotel Buying Programs Year-Round

It’s time for travel buyers to abandon the traditional hotel buying process. Instead, they should review their program on an ongoing basis as new developments in data and technology, the influence of leisure travel, fluctuating rates, new supplier pricing strategies and game-changing mergers overhaul the market.

BCD Travel | 6 years ago

Why Travel Buyers Should Strategize Their Hotel Buying Programs Year-Round

Business Travel

What Travel Buyers Really Care About β€” Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report

Travelers want comfort and convenience, while travel buyers want to save money. It's no wonder there is so much friction between the two groups. Why adhere to corporate travel policy when the person in charge doesn't have your best interest in mind?

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago