Matthew Parsons

Matthew covers the corporate travel sector, with his eye on the intersections of procurement, technology and culture. He was previously editor of Buying Business Travel, overseeing its transition to BTN Europe before becoming a Skifter. He lives in London with his young family, but as a self-confessed Francophile loves to hop across the channel for a taste of the good life.

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Online Travel

The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

The rain insurance provider could discover plenty of partners on the other side of the Atlantic as more brands and consumers warm to clever insurance add-ons.

Matthew Parsons | 11 months ago

The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

Tourism

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

The Caribbean has seen one of the biggest increases in cross-border spending, with many Americans traveling there and making the most of the strong dollar.

Matthew Parsons | 12 months ago

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

Hotels

Hyatt Is Buying Hotel Booking Site Mr and Mrs Smith for $66 Million

This all about the luxury sector, as Hyatt gains the UK-based agency's 1 million higher-spending members and could double the number of boutique and luxury properties it offers.

Matthew Parsons | 12 months ago

Hyatt Is Buying Hotel Booking Site Mr and Mrs Smith for $66 Million

Business Travel

The Next Phase of Business Travel Is Definitely Not One-Size-Fits-All

It’s all about priorities. Companies are now reviving their travel programs with a new set of top-down corporate focuses, regardless of where employees choose to work from.

Matthew Parsons | 12 months ago

The Next Phase of Business Travel Is Definitely Not One-Size-Fits-All

Business Travel

Hertz’s Business Travel Is Still Lagging Leisure Sales in the U.S.

Still some way to go, but Hertz is confident blended travel trips will boost its bottom line this year.

Matthew Parsons | 12 months ago

Hertz’s Business Travel Is Still Lagging Leisure Sales in the U.S.

Business Travel

Dutch Hotel Brand Zoku Fine-Tunes New Blend of Hospitality and Work in Paris

The group's French debut next month follows an experiment with one corporation that "bought out" one of its hotels for an entire month. Zoku is now figuring out how to better accommodate office workers — not just business travelers.

Matthew Parsons | 12 months ago

Dutch Hotel Brand Zoku Fine-Tunes New Blend of Hospitality and Work in Paris

News Blog

Avianca Launches Subscription Program Just For Business Travelers

South America’s Avianca has rolled out a subscription program just for businesses. The Colombian airline has partnered with Caravelo, a company that builds subscription platforms for airlines. The new program follows a similar tie-up it announced with Europe’s Wizz Air earlier this month. Avianca Access differs, however, as it’s targeting corporate travelers only, who gain…

Matthew Parsons | 12 months ago

Business Travel

Sudan’s Ongoing Battles Spark Emergency Repatriations

Thousands of people are being pulled out, including airline staff, following the sudden deterioration in the country.

Angus McDowall, Reuters | 12 months ago

Sudan’s Ongoing Battles Spark Emergency Repatriations

Business Travel

American Express Sees Flights Propping Up Record Spending Volume On Cards

Credit card members are flying and eating out like never before, driven by Millennial and Gen Z's propensity to travel. Hotels are lagging airlines in terms of growth.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

American Express Sees Flights Propping Up Record Spending Volume On Cards

Business Travel

Amplifying Company Retreats With Year-Round Culture Building

One startup, WorkTripp, strives to find ways to keep hybrid and remote workers feeling connected between in-person retreats.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Amplifying Company Retreats With Year-Round Culture Building