[ad_1] Knowing which travel consumers are more likely to be influenced by social media could help travel marketers get in front of those users and encourage them to book. Likes and shares on platforms are great but the all important conversion from a social media platform has so far evaded travel companies.  A new report […]

[ad_1] This month, an 11-year-old startup called Flyr raised the largest single round of venture capital for a travel tech company in years: A total package of nearly $300 million.  It’s a tough time for startup funding, and the Flyr deal is a shining example of what investors are willing to bet on: Tech that […]

[ad_1] Southwest CEO Bob Jordan is preparing for the fight of his career against Elliott Investment Management, calling the challenges he faces a battle for the airline’s server. Although activist investor Elliott Investment Management is preparing to push their agenda on Southwest Airlines, airline chief executive Bob Jordan isn’t going to go down without a […]

[ad_1] While companies in other sectors of the travel industry, such as airlines and corporate travel management companies, are re-thinking e-commerce and distribution, multi-day tour operators are largely playing catch-up to capture a new generation of travelers. Today, inspiration occurs while scrolling TikTok, Instagram or a bevy of third-party marketplaces. Gone are the days of […]

[ad_1] Skift Take The pandemic may be in the rearview mirror for hotels and online travel agencies, but the challenges for those sectors are far from over — especially with the threat of a recession still looming. Rashaad Jorden The Skift Research team recently unveiled its State of Travel 2024 report, a 400-page that documents […]

[ad_1] Known for giving every flyer two free checked bags, Southwest Airlines is now asking Rapid Rewards members how they would feel about paying for bags on the lowest tier of airfares. Southwest Airlines – the last airline to offer all flyers two free checked bags – is signaling the days of the free commodity […]

[ad_1] Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Sabre, WestJet expand long-term distribution deal Texas-based global travel technology company Sabre signed a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with WestJet, which will include the Canada-based airline’s future new distribution capability offers. Once NDC is implemented, […]

[ad_1] A cycle of interest rate cuts could start as soon as September, according to comments Friday by Jay Powell, the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve: “The time has come for policy to adjust,” Powell said. After more than two years of elevated rates, the hotel industry is optimistic that cuts could spark a […]

[ad_1] American Airlines and Delta Air Lines will continue to pause flights to Israel, while other airlines are seeking new routes as tensions rise in the Middle East. With no end in sight to the hostilities in Israel, airlines are still practicing an abundance of caution throughout the Middle East.   Two U.S. carriers say […]

[ad_1] As destination marketing/management organizations increasingly lean into artificial intelligence, seeking to educate their partners, more have sought partnerships as evidenced by Satisfi Labs’ announcement Thursday that it has expanded its client base. The AI-powered conversational experience platform for experiences and destinations has added Travel Nevada, Visit Jamaica, Visit Denver and others to its client […]