Articles tagged “travel trends”

This week in digital news, Gillian Tans is abruptly out as CEO of Booking.com, replaced by Glenn Fogel. Then at Skift Tech Forum, we spoke to an array of tech execs on stage: Expedia on helping travelers sort out trip delays, Carnival on the internet of things, and a former Facebook investor on surveillance capitalism.

This week in aviation, don't miss our collection of retrospective stories on the industry, including the highs and the lows, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Airline Weekly.

This week in hospitality, Expedia Group ruled out charging commissions on hotel resort fees. Then at Skift Tech Forum, we spoke to Marriott on stage about owning the whole traveler journey, and Expedia on connecting travelers with hotels to sort out flight delays.

This week in tourism, Brand USA fights to prove its relevance and secure funding under the Trump administration. Then outgoing UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced the country’s first tourism sector deal, plus we examined the cruise industry's massive pollution problem.

This week in hospitality, India-based startup Oyo aims to majorly increase its presence in the U.S. and Langham CEO Stefan Leser discusses his goal of expanding into key cities in Europe. Plus, we talk to Shiji's chief operating officer about how the tech company best serves hotels in the China market.

This week in aviation, Emirates leads the way with its new business class pricing strategy, Qantas breaks from the pack by transforming its rewards program, and United responds with caution after a U.S. military drone is shot down in either Iran's airspace or international airspace.

This week in digital news, be sure to check out our ranking of 25 up-and-coming startups from all over the world. Plus, we explore the implications of Facebook's new digital wallet, and provide updates on the ongoing battle between Airbnb and cities in the E.U.

This week in tourism, geopolitical tensions show signs of harming the U.S. tourism industry. Meanwhile, Travel Leaders takes a proactive approach to one of travel's most difficult problems.

This week in tourism, wildly expensive resort Banwa Private Island is under investigation by Philippine authorities, and negative press threatens to harm the Dominican Republic's travel industry. Plus, be sure to check out our newest Skift research, where we explore the future of international travel.

This week in hospitality, higher room rates make boutique hotels attractive to Best Western, Hyatt strategically builds new relationships with hoteliers worldwide, and Marriott's chief commercial officer discusses the role of Google in driving business.