Articles tagged “uber”

The ride-hailing company said it wants to "redesign" the entire airport experience, and has business travelers in its sights with a new 90-day reservation feature and business-class ride category.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at globalization and tourism, Azul's quarterly luck, and Uber's business travel push.

The sheer number of hotel openings in the region indicates that the Middle East is making sure that it has enough capacity to accommodate the growing number of tourists.

Given the dearth of creative firepower on Sunday during the Super Bowl, it would not have been hard for travel companies to stand out in the crowded field of all the meh 30-second spots. That unfortunately didn't happen, with travel brands opting for the same formula of celebrity status quo that did little to inspire.

Both ride hailing companies are focusing on subscription products, and partners like banks to drive them, as corporate travel remains in a precarious state.

The online travel duopoly is dead — if it ever existed. New travel brands from sectors like banks and rideshare services are running amok.

So-called next-gen lodging platforms are doubling down on corporate needs, anything from remote work and relocations to extended projects, and even perks for personal use.

Vacasa was ripe for a leadership change, if for nothing else but to shake things up. Let's see if Greyber can up the company's execution game.