Skyscanner unveils new advertising platform, powered by first party data
Skyscanner Ads Platform combines first-party data from the world’s largest air travel audience with smart, proprietary technology in a privacy-centric environment.
Singapore Tourism Board signs understanding with Skyscanner
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and global travel app Skyscanner signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Singapore as a preferred travel destination.
Indian Travellers lead APAC with 3 in 5 planning to travel more in 2025: Skyscanner Horizons Report
Skyscanner has published its latest industry travel report exploring the latest trends in travel. Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons: 2024/5 spending, planning and destination insights’, the report…
Skyscanner partners with JioCinema’s ‘Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan’ for Bangladesh’s Tour of India
JioCinema announced that global travel app, Skyscanner, is coming onboard JioCinema’s free to play predict and win contest, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan, in one of its first major partnerships in…
85% of respondents in India have had or are planning a ‘Destination Wedding’: Skyscanner Survey
Skyscanner, has unveiled its latest survey titled, “Destination ‘I Do’”, revealing a strong desire for destination weddings among Indians, with 85% of them either planning or have already…
75% of Indians ready for more trips if deals are right: Skyscanner
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner’s latest research reveals that Indian travellers have a strong appetite for travel and are keen value hunters, always scouting for great deals.
Skyscanner Savings Generator tool now available to more markets in APAC
Skyscanner has launched its Savings Generator tool in India, Singapore and South Korea. In Australia, this release is a refreshed and updated version of the initial edition launched in…
Skyscanner now available in Hindi
Skyscanner, the global travel marketplace announced the launch of its website and mobile web experience in Hindi.
Enjoy live “ICC Cricket World Cup 2023” with Skyscanner tools
According to Skyscanner's 'Travel in Focus 2023 Report', around 75% Indians expressed their willingness to increase their travel budget to experience live cricket matches.
47% of Indians ready to revamp itineraries for irresistible deals: Skyscanner
Skyscanner, the global travel marketplace, released its Travel in Focus Report, which shares that budget-conscious travellers in India are embracing travel with an open mind to score more…
Travellers look east as booking windows normalise – Skyscanner
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner is today publishing a new report exploring the latest trends in global travel. Titled Skyscanner Horizons: Destination & Booking Insights Q1…
Skyscanner: Travel off to a boosting start with UK bookings above 2019 levels
We’re seeing demand for holidays is extremely high going into 2023, and bookings in the first and second week in January exceeded the volume during the corresponding week in 2019,…
Travellers seeking to redefine value in 2023 – Skyscanner
Travel marketplace Skyscanner is today publishing a new report exploring the latest trends in global travel. Titled Skyscanner Horizons: Outlook in 2023 as travellers redefine value, the…
Skyscanner launches new solution for airports to target route development opportunities
Skyscanner has launched an exclusive new solution within its Travel Insight Vision business intelligence tool aimed at helping airports target route development opportunities.…
Maldives unveils campaign with Skyscanner
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a major campaign with global travel marketplace Skyscanner, to promote the country as one of the safest destinations…
Skyscanner’s Fare Families helps airlines upsell with ease
Skyscanner is my go-to service when shopping for flights for I can easily filter flights based on price, time, and length of flight saving me time and money.
Skyscanner hits 100 million monthly users
Skyscanner has launched a global brand refresh and has announced hitting the significant milestone of 100 million peak monthly active users (MAUs). The travel company is now a leader in…
Skyscanner to shut stand-alone local recommendations app
Skyscanner, owned by Chinese travel giant Ctrip, will close Trip by Skyscanner next month, marking the end of the user-generated travel planning mobile app and website founded in 2010…
IndiGo partners with Skyscanner for flight integration
IndiGo has partnered with global travel fare aggregator websites and travel metasearch engines Skyscanner. The integration, powered by a global flight search technology, will allow…
Ctrip and Skyscanner report 600,000 global travellers visited Russia for World Cup
OTA giant, Ctrip, the largest in Asia and the second largest in the world, has released the Summer 2018 Global Football Fan Travel Trends Report, developed in partnership with travel search…
Skyscanner unites with Forwardkeys for “even greater insight into tomorrow’s travellers”
Following last week’s helpful hacks to for a successful World Cup, travel distribution company Skyscanner has revealed details of its new partnership with industry analysts ForwardKeys. The…
Cathay charges up distribution capabilities with Skyscanner deal
Skyscanner has linked up with Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, to make them the first Hong Kong airlines to be able to sell tickets directly within the site.
UK travellers set to go loco as Skyscanner launches train bookings
To diversify the travel search engine’s offering to UK travellers, the Skyscanner app has launched the train bookings feature, now available on iOS and soon to follow on Android systems.
Skyscanner: China and the future of travel
Skyscanner has released a white-paper focusing on travel technology trends in China and detailing why many in the industry are now looking East for inspiration.
Skyscanner makes monsoon travelling easy
Global travel search engine, Skyscanner has introduced a new tool aiding the Indian travelers to plan a vacation that the weather won’t put a dampener on.
The interactive Monsoon Planner…
Skyscanner reveals opportunity for transatlantic low cost routes
A new study by Skyscanner reveals the potential opportunity for Transatlantic low cost routes between Europe and the US, by highlighting the impact of ‘Price Elasticity’ and the increased…
Brain Waves: Skyscanner boosts bookings, Changi converts loose change, and more…
Finnair offers bookings within Skyscanner
Finnair passengers are now able to book flights and ancillaries via Skyscanner, without leaving the travel search site. The new initiative, which…
Brain Waves: HKIA’s new robot, Skyscanner helps plan public holidays, and more…
HKIA appoints robot "ambassador"
Hong Kong International Airport has employed a new staff member - a humanoid robot called Timmy. The airport's "ambassador", Timmy was initially…
Scoot starts selling direct on Skyscanner
Scoot has become the first low-cost carrier, and the first airline in the Asia Pacific region, to be featured on Skyscanner’s Direct Booking platform.
Skyscanner is a meta-search site…
Bypass the big cities to experience off the beaten track adventures
In an interview with TDM, Jarrod Kris, Head of Partnerships- APAC, Skyscanner shares more.
Under the Stars: Where to embrace AstroTourism in 2025
From stargazing in Chile’s Atacama Desert to cultural experiences under the stars in Japan, read on to discover 14 amazing destinations to embrace AstroTourism.
Smart travel planner Speakspots.com launches flights
AI travel planner Speakspots.com announced the launch of real-time flights packages for its users.
Direct bookings soar as air retailing evolves
The airline industry is increasingly prioritizing direct sales, recognizing the importance of owning the customer relationship in the evolving landscape of air retailing.
Moove, iJet and Euroairlines Group join forces
As business aviation aims to optimize its scheduled empty sectors, Moove, iJet and Euroairlines are launching a large-scale trial to optimize aircraft occupancy by adding the advantages of…
Travalyst celebrates five-year milestone
Travalyst, the not-for-profit organisation founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, celebrated its five-year anniversary during Climate Week NYC.
Sabre partners with Google to reduce environmental impact of business travel
Sabre Corporation and Google have joined forces to use the Travel Impact Model (TIM) for the first time in calculating past emissions from business travel.
CitizenPlane launches operating system to shape the future of Airline Growth
CitizenPlane, a distribution software company for airlines and tour operators, announced the launch of the CitizenPlane Operating System (OS) for mid-tier carriers and fast-growing airlines.
Cutting-Edge Airport Services: Beyond Imagination
Pet therapy, beauty services, and clothing rental: airports worldwide are becoming more innovative, offering travellers an array of imaginative and luxurious services.
Servantrip CEO urges agencies to ride on dupe destinations trend
Global B2B tours platform Servantrip recently responded to the growing trend for travellers visiting ‘dupe destinations’ through tips on how travel agencies and intermediaries could use it…
Travel landscape set for transformation this year: Cloudbeds
Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for independent lodging businesses around the globe, has spotlighted key developments poised to…
90% of UK Holidaymakers reject AI adoption for travel
Brits are bucking travel trends this year as just one in ten holidaymakers are currently using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to plan their trips away, according to a new study1 by Sainsbury’s…
Video content key to engaging Gen Z travellers, say experts at ATM 2024
In an enlightening session on “How To Build Influence with Gen Z in Just 30 Seconds”, Marc-Antoine Simon, Industry Manager, Travel and Tourism – MENA, TikTok, shared insights on the latest…
Quito to Miami: Finding Flights, Food, and Fun on the Cheap
Miami is one of the most popular cities in the United States. Millions of tourists visit the city each year, and this trend will likely continue for many years. Understandably, you may be…
From Budget Flight to City Lights: Affordable Caracas Adventure
Caracas is Venezuela's capital city, often carrying a whisper of intrigue and a dash of caution. The town of Caracas lies entirely within a valley of the Venezuelan Central Range. This city…
UK’s top 20 most popular travel and tourism websites in 2023
A new study has revealed that Tripadvisor was the most popular travel and tourism website across the UK in 2023.
Leading technology and travel brands come together to address sustainable tourism
Travalyst, the not-for-profit organisation founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, kicked off its annual convening on 16 April in the South of France.
8 Flight Cost Reduction Tips for Digital Nomads
Who doesn't love a good adventure? Picture this: You're all set for your next big trip, bags packed, dreams loaded, but then you glance at your flight costs and your heart sinks. Sound…
Sabre and Mastercard join the Travalyst coalition
Sabre Corporation and Mastercard join other leading travel and technology brands in the Travalyst coalition including Amadeus, Booking.com, Expedia Group, Google, Skyscanner, Travelport,…
Top twenty travel and tourism websites in 2023 in the UK
A new study has revealed that Tripadvisor was the most popular travel and tourism website across the UK in 2023.
Vietnam: A perfect blend of tradition and modernity for Indian travellers
As Indian travellers are projected to become the fourth largest global spenders by 2030, the allure of Vietnam's cultural tapestry and historical depth positions Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City…
Presidents Day Flight Deals: With Perfect Blend of Friends, Freedom, and Fun
For travel enthusiasts, President's Day is not just a time to honor the nation's leaders; it is also an ideal time to visit new destinations and explore new cultures. This federal holiday…
Chase the Chill Away with Cheap New Years Flight Deals
New beginnings and fresh adventures await as the calendar turns to a brand new year. Many people believe that the best way to begin a new year is to escape the routine and embrace the new…
Dive into Easter Flight Deals and Score Discounts for Your Dream Getaway
Easter Day is a cultural holiday and is a great time to plan a family getaway. Whether you prefer to enjoy your Easter Day on the beach, in a museum, or on a city getaway, the choice is…
Why Australian Airfares Are High, While European Airfares Are Low?
Let’s face it: due to its location, size, and population, air travel inside and outside of Australia will always be costly. Historically, airfare in Australia has been pricey. This is…
Top six tips to save money while travelling
The Tuesday after Black Friday, this year on November 28th, is known as Travel Tuesday and is the date that travel providers supposedly post the best deals.
8 money-saving hacks for booking a holiday in 2024
With the New Year just around the corner, many of us will be planning our 2024 holidays. But what can you do to save money on your next trip? And how can you make your money go further…
Top eight tips to help your money go that bit further when booking your holiday
The travel experts at Bounce have put together their top tips to help your money go that bit further when booking your holiday for the new year.
Stranded travellers in Israel in fear as evacuation plans thwarted
Stranded travellers in Israel desperate to leave the country fear that “we will never be able to get out” and are commenting that “we are being failed by our embassies” as the evacuation …
Top 5 wallet-friendly round trips within India for the upcoming long weekend
The upcoming long weekend in August, coinciding with Independence Day, presents the perfect opportunity to plan your next holiday meticulously.
Phocuswright Europe 2023 moves to Barcelona, Spain from 12-14 June
Phocuswright, the travel industry research authority, released the growing Speaker roster for Phocuswright Europe 2023, taking place at the Barceló Sants Hotel in Barcelona, Spain this 12-14…
Climate-ready Travel
A new independent report published recently, Envisioning Tourism in 2030 & Beyond, urges the tourism and transportation sector to unite and take full account of its greenhouse gas…
Travel expert reveals the money-savvy tips and tricks you need to know for 2023
Travelling overseas this year may seem daunting, as the cost-of-living crisis continues. However, the travel experts at Bounce have put together their top tips to help your money go…
Top Tips to help your money go further while travelling in 2023
Travelling overseas this year may seem daunting, as the cost-of-living crisis continues. However, the travel experts at Bounce have put together their top tips to help your money go further…
5 reasons why traditional travel protection is obsolete
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, travel protection has become on top of the mind or even a mandatory requirement for every traveller.
Towards more sustainable travel
A major new report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte, reveals a heightened appetite for sustainable tourism amongst consumers, with 69%…
SANSUI NISEKO – A boutique ski hotel hidden within the snow-dusted mountains of Hokkaido
Nestled in the lush snow mountains of Hokkaido, the five-star boutique ski hotel SANSUI NISEKO promises timeless experiences for travellers from all walks of life. The grand opening of…
Expert tips to save money on all things travel
As travel firms gear up for the busiest holiday booking weekend since the pandemic, the travel experts at Bounce have put together their top tips to help you save money this Sunshine…
Top 10 wilderness destinations for 2023
Research reveals that travellers are prioritizing experiences over products or things when it comes to their spending. But not just any old experiences, no. Tourists are seeking outdoor…
Trip.com Group partners with Kazakh Tourism
Trip.com Group and the National Company Kazakh Tourism signed a new cooperation agreement at the World Travel Market exhibition in London earlier this month.
Travelport joins Travalyst Coalition and escalates focus on sustainability in travel retailing
Travelport has joined the global sustainable travel coalition, Travalyst, as part of the company’s commitment to driving sustainability forward in travel retailing. Travelport will also…
Trip.com Group becomes a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council
Trip.com Group has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) global network as a member.
Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising…
After Putin Proclaims Mobilisation, Flights From Russia Sell Out
After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of the Russian armed forces to support the war in Ukraine, Russian nationals frantically made preparations to leave…
Inspiring 100 million travellers! Trip.com rolls out green tourism goals
This will cover three key areas, including working with partners to launch over 10,000 low-carbon travel products; promoting sustainable travel concepts and engaging 100 million travellers…
37% post-Covid travellers eye bucket list trips this year
The research also revealed the post-pandemic traveller is more adventurous and open minded than ever, with 41% opting to explore somewhere new this year
Demand surges as Western Australia reopens borders
Western Australia has welcomed back its first international visitors with a string quartet and vouchers for tours and experiences in Perth purchased by Tourism Western Australia.
Why are many Australians cautious to book their holidays?
Many Australians want to travel abroad but figuring out where and when is becoming a huge problem.
Low prices, flexible tickets and direct routes: New traveller attitudes revealed
Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons – Emerging traveller behaviour as the world reopens’, Skyscanner has published a new report exploring how travellers’ attitudes are evolving
How to know the future traveller and develop a ‘customer for life’ approach?
In light of recent govt announcements and the following surge in holiday bookings, Tony Evans talks about the post lockdown traveller and their requirements throughout their booking journey
Flights and holidays cost surge in UK to countries on green list
Under the latest traffic light scheme, the UK government confirmed a ‘green list' of quarantine-free travel destinations on Friday.
Trip duration and planning up as travel returns
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has released an in-depth report exploring the new and emerging trends in travel in 2021
Can safety and sustainability go hand-in-hand?
Skyscanner’s New World of Travel report has revealed that sustainable travel concerns are no longer on top of mind for many travellers.
Confidence in international travel still low
Findings of The New World of Travel report by Skyscanner have revealed that confidence in international travel is still low.
Slow Travel and Micro Escapes: Trends to watch out for in 2020
Skyscanner has published its APAC Travel Trends Report for 2020. today. Following research into the booking preferences of Asia-Pacific (APAC) travellers, the report has revealed that Slow…
Too trippy: Mega collaboration sees the introduction of TripAdvisor China
Trip.com and TripAdvisor have released news that the two online giants have come together in a strategic partnership which they hope will push the brands' global presence even further, by…
Ctrip is now Trip.com
The recently concluded 2019 annual general meeting of shareholders adopted the resolution to change the name of the company from Ctrip.com International to Trip.com Group.
Ctrip.com…
The Rough Guide to being a travel company in 2019
Digital is transforming all industries. Businesses are becoming ever more digital. In travel, you may still be selling holidays, flights or accommodation but the way you do it has…
Harry’s game: Duke of Sussex launches new Booking.com, Ctrip & TripAdvisor collaboration
The Duke of Sussex has announced a new global partnership aimed at improving conservation, environmental protection and expanding local community economic development by encouraging…
Travel tech this week: Travellers favour alternative payments and more
This week, the rise of alternative payments is seen in many parts of Europe and Asia. This trend has a significant on travel as we may see a revolution on how we pay for goods and services.
Car rental APIs: Integrations with GDSs, OTAs and tech providers
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
Exploring foreign places in a rental car offers multiple perks: You can get far…
Flight booking APIs: GDSs, specialised data providers, OTAs, and metasearch engines
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
IATA’s recent passenger survey reports reveal interesting data about traveler…
How NTUC Income “reimagined” travel insurance
Travel insurance firm NTUC Income, has come up with a new way of making sure travellers are protected against the seemingly random and unpredictable nature of airline’s tickets prices, which…
Foreign group tours banned in some Japanese tourist spots
Japanese news publication The Asahi Shimbun reported that certain tourist sites in Japan do not welcome foreign tourist groups due to untoward incidents in the past.
New Distribution Capability (NDC) in air travel: Airlines, GDS and the impact on the industry
Two fundamental needs connect all airlines: revenue and passenger satisfaction.
Travel comparison sites get clean report card on data compliance
New analysis from Mailjet has examined the direct marketing practices of travel comparison sites and found flawless adherence to data privacy regulations.
20 trend reports in 1: What travel will look like in 2019
Flooded with trend reports at the end of the year? TD has a special New Year's gift-- the lord of all trends reports to keep you on top of your game in 2019.
Bite-sized travel: Demand moves to itinerary-packed weekend getaways
More people will take more weekend trips next year and they will be looking for made-to-measure, bite-sized travel with more curated travel itineraries squeezed into shorter time frames.
Podcast: NDC’s status and potential – with VP of NDC-X, Amadeus
I spoke to Gianni Pisanello about the game-changing new platform's current status and future potential.
Sydney to host ‘Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference’
A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers of all types, Australasia's leading accommodation industry conference Maximum Occupancy returns to Sydney in 2018.
All you need to know about travelling to Hajj
With Hajj 2018 almost upon us, the experts at Skyscanner answer all our Hajj travel queries.
Avianca becomes Amadeus’ first South American NDC partner
Colombia’s national airline Avianca, has announced this week that, due to passenger demand for more personalised products it has updated its bookings process by adopting Amadeus’ Altéa NDC…
Will we ever see a single platform for booking travel?
A number of companies claim that they provide the best single platform for travel, but it seems that there is still a void in the market that needs to be filled.
KKday – a tour company of millennials for millennials
If there is Booking.com for hotels and Skyscanner for flights, there is KKday for tours and activities. KKday avoids “one-size-fits-all” tours and targets younger travellers.
Best places to maximise the European summer
Travel insurance provider, Compare the Market, has compiled and tabulated just how much we have to pay for sunshine in The European Sunshine Index.
Find.Exchange: Revolut’s former head of product design launches forex app
To gain the best exchange rate you are sometimes required to track the top rates for your holiday money you are going to need against your home currency before you decide to buy. Banishing…
Go fast or go home: Amadeus to ‘provide speed and accuracy’ for Ctrip brand Trip.com
Amadeus has partnered with Trip.com to provide the Amadeus Master Pricer Instant Search, delivering speed, accuracy and booking availability where every second counts.
In today’s…
7 tips for building a successful mobile booking app for OTAs, airlines and hotels
Travel customer expectations have changed significantly over the last several years. As with other consumer-focused industries, near universal smartphone and tablet adoption has affected…
AI primer with Travelport VP Simon Ferguson, ahead of his keynote at the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit
The week of 16 April is a crucial conference week for travel marketers from around the world and especially in Singapore, as both the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit and the Digital…
Infographic: Why luxury hotel stays in the UAE don’t have to break the bank
New research from Skyscanner has identified the top global cities with the cheapest five-star hotels. The data, compiled by the global travel search engine and rendered into the handy…
Can hoteliers trust TrustYou?
Hospitality and travel professionals should not miss this Q&A with CEO and co-founder Benjamin Yost
Filipino startup bares tech updates, celebrates gains
Tripkada, the Philippine curated trip-joining start-up platform, launched its joiner app for iOS, gave stakeholder updates and revealed its expansion plans.
Travel and booking APIs for online travel and tourism providers – which could you make use of?
According to the study by Fuel and Flip.to, travellers visit 4.4 unique websites to book their holidays. These sites tend to be ‘all-in-one-place’ platforms, done through combining data from…
Ctrip CEO commits heavy investment to “promote China-UK tourism”
Ctrip attended the China-UK Business Forum, where, Chief Executive Officer of Ctrip spoke at the event and shared her thoughts on China-UK travel and how big data and technology can help to…
CBInsights reviews 2017 trends in travel tech start-ups and investments
Tech analyst company CBInsights argues that travel tech is evolving faster than Pokemon.
The battle for online travel in the Philippines: A review of Tripmoba versus Murang Lipad
Here at Travel Daily, we like to give readers a fair look into trends in the travel and tourism sector. While this might not be a steady review series, we hope this and any similar posts in…
Brain Waves: Virtual flight bookings, biometric baggage drops, and more…
Amadeus creates virtual booking experience
Navitaire, a subsidiary of Amadeus, has created a new solution that allows customers to complete their entire travel booking in Virtual Reality.…
Finnair partners with Amadeus on new NDC capability
Finnair has partnered with Amadeus to launch a new solution, Amadeus Altea NDC, which is based on IATA's NDC (New Distribution Capability) XML-based messaging standard.
Finnair is…
