Skift Power Rankings: Ariane Gorin
Gorin distinguished herself by leading Expedia’s key business to business segment. Now, as CEO, Gorin’s in the early days of running the whole show.
Dennis Schaal is Skift’s Founding Editor and Executive Editor. Dennis has been a reporter focusing on online travel and short-term rentals for more than two decades at Skift, Tnooz, USA Today, and Travel Weekly. He is well-known for tough one-on-one interviews on stage at Skift events, including with the CEOs and top execs of Expedia, Uber, Booking Holdings, Priceline, Kayak, Hopper, and more.
Banned in NYC: Airbnb One Year Later
Local Law 18 hasn't yet led to a significant amount of additional long-term housing in NYC and hotels are thriving. But small-time hosts have lost a key source of income. Modifications, and a more balanced approach, are needed.
Is Vrbo’s Nick Saban Ad Trolling Airbnb Rooms?
Just in time for U.S. football season, Vrbo comes out with a hilarious ad about the vacation rental host in a shared space that you never want to meet. Even if it's in an Airbnb Room.
The Next Battleground in Short-Term Rentals: Amenities
Short-term rental hosts are increasingly relying on amenities – like pools, hot tubs and mini golf – to make their listings stand out from the competition, and some say the end result is an “amenities arms race.”
The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies
Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking.
Vrbo Keeps Taking Jabs at Airbnb With New Ad Campaign to Recruit Hosts
While Vrbo's new ad campaign to attract hosts doesn't mention its competitor Airbnb by name, Expedia’s smaller short-term rental platform keeps poking at what makes it different from the industry juggernaut.
Shakira Partners With Despegar for Upcoming Marketing Campaigns
Shakira has paved the way for other Latin America artists. Despegar hopes she can open more doors for the company, as well.
Sonder-Marriott Deal: What the Fine Print Says About Distribution and Royalties
Sonder gets new marketing and distribution power through the licensing deal. While a positive, this isn't a panacea for Sonder's fundamental problems.
Despegar Sells Destination Unit to Iberostar Group, 600 Employees Transfer
If this deals truly helps Despegar better focus on its core services — selling travel — then it would seem to make sense. In the process, Despegar gets leaner.
Capital One to the Rescue? Inspirato Looks for Boost Through Its Strategic Partner
The new CEO will have to figure out exactly what Inspirato will be. Is it the "luxury hospitality company" of 2019, the "innovative luxury travel club" of 2024, or something else.