Articles tagged “travel trends”

This week in aviation, when it comes to online travel agencies, some carriers figure they'll join 'em, not beat 'em. We'll see if the airlines get the direct bookings they seek.

This week in hospitality, the industry approaches a moment of truth: How can hotels hate and also participate in short-term rentals? Another long-term challenge: mastering sustainable practices.

This week in tourism, we were more domestic than usual. Americans won't travel without their beloved mobile devices, and check out our three-part deep dive on how the American road trip is evolving alongside tours, destinations, hotels, vehicles, and consumer behavior.

This week in digital news, Yelp wants to see tighter regulation of Google's business practices, which has real implications for travel and restaurants. And don't miss two interviews leading up to Skift Tech Forum on the payments revolution and the hype of big data.

This week, we examined the compensation of hotel CEOs and found that a now-disgraced executive ended up on top again. Meanwhile, a private equity firm ended its long relationship with Hilton.

Once again this week we heard of the mighty potential of tours and activities, this time from TripAdvisor CEO Stephen Kaufer. Meanwhile, personalization continues to be a theme on the minds of many travel executives these days.

The Caribbean sent a message loud and clear this week that it won't be held back by hurricanes. It's launching its first regional tourism campaign in years just in time for this year's storm season. In other environmental news, some companies are still trying to figure out the best ways to get tourist on board with eco-friendly practices.

This week in aviation, we were mired in back-end tech issues, wondering how airlines can change the way they distribute inventory and accept payments.

This week in hospitality, Marriott seems confident about its homesharing pilot program, and don't miss a new podcast on Accor's acquisition strategy.

This week in tourism news, we analyzed earnings from Disney and SeaWorld, and TUI has big ambitions when it comes to the fragmented world of booking tours and activities.