Articles tagged “skift global forum”

We are bringing our big picture view on the future of travel to London, and will discuss the future of European travel in a post-Brexit world

The future of travel is the future of corporate travel — just on a bit of a time delay.

We like to think we've taken some of the best practices from the meetings and conventions space and applied them to our own event.

There's not enough rich storytelling in the travel industry, says Wolff Olins CEO Ije Nwokorie. We tend to agree.

Right now travelers are turning to social networks like Facebook to see their friends' trip photos and get their recommendations more than they're demanding hotel and flight booking ability through its mobile app. But will Facebook become a bigger middleman in the future than it already is? We have our money on yes.

Events with cult followings like SXSW and Bonnaroo may seem magical, but they're built on data.

Given the popularity of alternative accommodations providers like Airbnb, should the hospitality industry rethink its definitions of hospitality and service? What can hotels learn from Airbnb about delivering hospitality and, by contrast, what is Airbnb learning from hotels? Here’s what Airbnb Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy Chip Conley had to say about hospitality’s continuous evolution.

Two headlines here: TripAdvisor CEO remains adamantly committed to Instant Booking -- and he isn't going anywhere anytime soon. He's still excited about his gig.

In a funny twist of fate, the man who helped drive consumers away from traditional travel agents with Kayak is now building a business around them. By combining the convenience of an app with the human touch, English and company are hoping to hit a sweet spot.

The state of travel bookings is already complex and it's only going to get worse, says SilverRail CEO Aaron Gowell. To keep up, the industry needs a more comprehensive booking system.