Vrbo’s TV ad, “Your Together Awaits With Vrbo,” was the top online travel agency spot in impressions on U.S. TV during the first three weeks of 2021, according to iSpot.tv. Skift Take: Sister brands Vrbo and Expedia are being opportunistic in getting relatively aggressive about U.S. TV advertising early in 2021 when rival brands are…… Continue reading Vrbo and Expedia Dominate Online Travel TV Advertising in the U.S. So Far in 2021
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Biden mask mandate in national parks
On January 20, the day of his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden signed an executive order mandating masks on federal property, which extends to national parks. The executive order requires federal employees and visitors to wear masks and maintain physical distance while on federal lands, including national parks and…… Continue reading Biden mask mandate in national parks
Charming A-frame cabins to rent
We hope you love the spaces and stays we recommend! Just so you know, Matador may collect a small commission from the links on this page if you decide to book a stay, and listed prices are accurate as of the time of publication. If Airbnb’s most wish-listed properties in all 50 US states are…… Continue reading Charming A-frame cabins to rent
Middle East Diplomacy Could Help Fix Online Travel Blindspot đź”’
Skift Take: Israeli Arab entrepreneurs have not benefitted from the travel tech startup boom in Israel. The controversial peace deal between Israel and some of its Arab neighbors could begin to get the investments flowing. — Dennis SchaalRead the Complete Story On Skift
Travel Megatrends 2025: The Rise of Global Mobile Wallets Upends Travel Payments
Mobile payments using Alipay’s iOS app. AlipaySkift Take: The pandemic kickstarted a second payment revolution, and by 2025 travelers were in even more control of how they booked their trips and spent their money during their wanderings. — Matthew ParsonsRead the Complete Story On Skift
Arctic species threatened by climate
We’re used to hearing about global warming’s impact on glaciers and sea ice, but it can be easy to forget that this also means the destruction of an entire habitat for a myriad of Arctic wildlife. A polar bear living in the Arctic ecosystem views a melting glacier not with the eyes of a sightseer…… Continue reading Arctic species threatened by climate
Abu Dhabi’s new self-driving routes
Driving through the desert is the dream of many adventurers, and now you don’t even need a special guide to do it. Abu Dhabi has designed six self-drive off-road routes through the deserts just outside the city for driving enthusiasts to enjoy. Previously those desert roads required a guided tour in off-road vehicles, but now…… Continue reading Abu Dhabi’s new self-driving routes
This Airlines Deal Portends More Back-End Shakeups on Tech and Data
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200 takes off. The airline is a customer of Airfare Insight (AFI), which is moving from SITA to ATPCO. Singapore AirlinesSkift Take: ATPCO’s acquisition of fare management tech from SITA probably won’t be the last project airlines will reassign. This month’s appointment of Alex Zoghlin as CEO of ATPCO suggests further…… Continue reading This Airlines Deal Portends More Back-End Shakeups on Tech and Data
How Audio Will Transform the Future of Work and Its Role in Travel Going Forward
Skift Take: Sound is more important than ever in both our personal and professional lives. We spoke with Master & Dynamic’s CEO on how this will play out in 2020. — Read the Complete Story On Skift
Venice’s Caffè Florian to close
Like many businesses around the world, one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks is in danger of closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The famous Caffè Florian in St. Mark’s Square is the oldest cafe in Italy, known for its 18th century aesthetic. It just celebrated its 300th anniversary on December 29, in fact, though it…… Continue reading Venice’s Caffè Florian to close