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Articles tagged “online travel”

Online Travel

New Skift Research Report: The Future of Blockchain in Travel Distribution 2018

Our channel checks and industry data point to a relevant future for blockchain technology in travel distribution. However, proponents will need to move fast in creating compelling applications that perform better than what's already out there.

Luke Bujarski, Skift Research | 6 years ago

New Skift Research Report: The Future of Blockchain in Travel Distribution 2018

Online Travel

Online Travel Plunge Spurs Investor Wariness

When Priceline sneezes, the online travel industry catches a cold.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel Plunge Spurs Investor Wariness

Travel Booking

Mobile Travel Bookings Will Reach 40 Percent of Online Sales in 2017

Enhanced mobile booking tools and merchandising are resonating with consumers. As it gets easier to book on your phone, mobile could overtake traditional computer bookings as the most popular way U.S. travelers plan and book their trips.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Business Travel

New Skift Research Report: State of Tours and Activities Tech 2017

Sophistication and adoption of back-end technology on the supply side is getting to a point where the big players in online travel are taking the tours and activities segment seriously. It's an expanding growth opportunity for new and direct revenue streams across the entire traveler journey, beyond core transport and accommodations products.

Luke Bujarski, Skift | 7 years ago

New Skift Research Report: State of Tours and Activities Tech 2017

Online Travel

Video: Online Travel Founders Talk Game-Changing Deals, Big Upcoming Trends

Moral of the story about the early years of online travel? Not to over-simplify, but be prepared to take risks, feel free to contradict conventional wisdom, and assemble the best damn team that you can.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 8 years ago

Video: Online Travel Founders Talk Game-Changing Deals, Big Upcoming Trends

Online Travel

How Expedia Is Expanding and Acquiring Its Way Beyond Traditional Booking

Expedia's expansion outside the OTA world is afoot. With their aquisition of Homeaway and the expansion of Egencia, Expedia keeps a steady foot in online travel.

Dave Montali, Skift | 8 years ago

How Expedia Is Expanding and Acquiring Its Way Beyond Traditional Booking

Hotels

Former Starwood CEO Thinks Timing of Marriott Deal Wasn’t Best for Shareholders

Here's the former Starwood CEO's take on what's happening in the hospitality industry now, and why brands need to work harder than ever to be more agile and flexible in dealing with disruption. Oh, and he thinks the Marriott-Starwood deal could have been better for shareholders and employees.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Former Starwood CEO Thinks Timing of Marriott Deal Wasn’t Best for Shareholders

Online Travel

In Search for Perfect Hotel Results, Hipmunk is Latest to Give it a Try

Hipmunk's user experience in hotel search feels more convenient than on many other metasearch and booking sites but like everyone else, Hipmunk is experimenting and has plenty to learn. We have a long way to go but that's no surprise to anyone.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

In Search for Perfect Hotel Results, Hipmunk is Latest to Give it a Try

Online Travel

Google Study Forecasts Southeast Asia Online Travel Market at $76 Billion in 2025

When it comes to the potential of Southeast Asia's diverse online travel market, investors and online travel brands can no longer view what will be a gigantic market as something they can ignore for now and figure out later.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Google Study Forecasts Southeast Asia Online Travel Market at $76 Billion in 2025

Online Travel

Skift Podcast: The Invention of Online Travel and How it Changed the Future of Travel Forever

We dig into Skift's new opus on online travel and get some behind-the-scenes insight from its author.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 8 years ago

Skift Podcast: The Invention of Online Travel and How it Changed the Future of Travel Forever