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Articles tagged “trends roundups”

Online Travel

Expedia Chairman Blasts His Own Company and 14 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

This week in digital news, Expedia Chairman Barry Diller led an eventful earnings call during which he tore into the company's work-life balance and bloat, but also admitted he was just beginning to understand the business. Plus, Skift Research explores Google's far-reaching impact on the travel industry.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Expedia Chairman Blasts His Own Company and 14 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

Hotels

Hilton Predicts Ongoing Impact From Coronavirus and 9 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

This week in hospitality news, the far-reaching impact of coronavirus on the industry is becoming clearer, with Hilton CEO predicting business to be affected for up to a year after closing hundreds of hotels in China. Plus, Vacasa's CEO steps aside as company looks to go public.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Hilton Predicts Ongoing Impact From Coronavirus and 9 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

Tourism

Barcelona Bares Brunt of Mobile World Congress Cancellation and 12 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, Barcelona is reeling after the Mobile World Congress cancelled its 15th annual trade show in the city due to the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, will China hit back at countries that implemented strict travel bans against its citizens?

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Barcelona Bares Brunt of Mobile World Congress Cancellation and 12 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

Online Travel

The Google Effect on Hate-Selling and 8 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

This week in digital news, Google's dominance in the online booking realm is creating an environment where competing travel retailers gravitate toward tactics that pressure consumers into making purchases as opposed to building brand loyalty. Plus, how being a controlled shareholder company has caused problems at Tripadvisor.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

The Google Effect on Hate-Selling and 8 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

Hotels

Oyo’s Troubles Mirror Modern India’s and 6 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

This week in hospitality news, Oyo played by India's rules until it couldn't anymore. Now the company is scaling back amid media scrutiny, bad reviews, and growing losses. Plus, a new study shows that the surge in short-term rental offerings is putting pressure on the ability of hotels to raise rates.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Oyo’s Troubles Mirror Modern India’s and 6 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

Tourism

The U.S. Travel Association Fights to Maintain Growth and 14 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, the U.S. Travel Association released a 10-year agenda as it faces a strong dollar, a slowing global economy, and geopolitical events that dissuade tourism as it tries to maintain America’s share of the global overseas travel market. Plus, destinations are realizing that being competitive isn't always about attracting the most visitors.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

The U.S. Travel Association Fights to Maintain Growth and 14 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

Airlines

AirAsia CEO Sidelined During Bribery Probe and 9 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

This week in aviation news, AirAsia's iconic CEO Tony Fernandes steps aside for now while officials look into allegations that he accepted a bribe from Airbus in exchange for a major order. Plus, JetBlue founder unveils details about his new airline. He's calling it Breeze.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

AirAsia CEO Sidelined During Bribery Probe and 9 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

Tourism

Asian Destinations Hit by Fallout From Coronavirus and 6 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, destinations that rely heavily on Chinese travelers like Thailand and Japan are feeling the pinch as China halts outbound tours in its struggle to contain the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Plus, Pakistan, which was once one of the most dangerous places, is gearing up with a new tourism push.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Asian Destinations Hit by Fallout From Coronavirus and 6 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

Hotels

Hotels Navigate Hazy World of Legal Marijuana and 8 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

In hospitality news this week, hotels are finding it confusing to straddle state and federal laws when it comes to marijuana. Is legal pot a liability or opportunity? Plus, fast-rising Oyo Hotels & Homes has slammed on the brakes in the U.S., laying off a third of its team and switching up its strategy.

Danielle Hyams , Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels Navigate Hazy World of Legal Marijuana and 8 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

Online Travel

Payment Innovations Pave Way for Future in Travel Plus 6 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

This week in digital news, swiping a credit card to make a purchase suddenly seems dated. In a field rife with options, travel brands should take care to make sure customers can pay by their preferred method. Plus, a wave of new regulatory reviews of online travel platforms could reveal key business practices that were previously shrouded.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Payment Innovations Pave Way for Future in Travel Plus 6 Other Top Digital Stories This Week