Cross-selling insurance | McKinsey
Mr. and Mrs. Garcia purchased their first life insurance policies from their agent more than a decade ago, when their eldest son was born. They soon bundled their home and auto policies for a…
Sounding Off: Pace of change in travel is not totally under its control
Nicolas Huss, Hotelbeds”I have this sensation, intuition or conviction that the market is going to mature much quicker post COVID because the pace of change is very different.”Quote from Nicolas Huss, CEO of Hotebeds, in our In The Big Chair interview…
How healthcare payers can expand nutrition support for the food insecure
Combating food insecurity is a social and economic challenge. That much became clear during the past year, when the COVID-19 pandemic skyrocketed the number of people experiencing food insecurity in the United States. Feeding…
Peek secures $80M Series C round led by ex-Airbnb exec
Tours and activities platform Peek has raised an $80 million Series C round led by WestCap, a growth equity firm founded by ex-Airbnb and Blackstone executive Laurence Tosi, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management.3L, Cathay Innovation, I2BF Global Ventures, Manta Ray…
Advanced air mobility in 2030: Flying cars and air taxis
Over the coming decade (or soon after), electric aircraft could become a popular mode of transportation and a viable alternative to traditional taxis. For unpiloted passenger drones, however, gaining public acceptance may take longer.…
Elude raises $3 million for budget-based travel booking app
Travel booking startup Elude has raised $3 million and unveiled new features to cater to budget-conscious travelers.The seed round was led by ATX Venture Partners, with participation from Mucker Capital, Unicorn Ventures, Upfront Scout Fund, StartupO, Grayson Capital and others,…
Forward Thinking on making labor markets work smarter–for people and companies–with Beth Cobert and Byron Auguste
In this episode of the McKinsey Global Institute’s Forward Thinking podcast, Michael Chui talks with Byron Auguste and Beth Cobert, whose professional lives are dedicated to fostering a more skills-based labor market. Their focus…
Vacasa beats targets as it prepares to go public
Vacation rental management platform Vacasa is reporting financial results for the third quarter of 2021 that exceed targets outlined when it announced its planned SPAC merger with TPG Pace Solutions (TPGS) in July. Vacasa’s gross booking valued reached $776 million in…
The role of companies in the 21st century economy and their responsibilities to stakeholders
What responsibilities does business have to society, and what benefits do companies deliver to stakeholders and society at large? In this episode of the Inside the Strategy Room podcast, two authors of a new…
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 – five questions for accommodation executives
The Phocuswright Conference is coming up November 15 to 17, with its usual wide array of speakers, events and networking.Ahead of some of the key sessions on Center Stage, PhocusWire is outlining some of the main areas for discussion for the program’s…
Preparing for a successful Homeowner Assistance Fund program
Millions of homeowners have fallen behind on mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis. While the impact has been widespread, Black and Hispanic and Latino borrowers have been disproportionately affected. …
Sounding Off: Metaverse is nonsense to some but the future for many
Matthew Chapman, VibeThe most obvious question [about the Metaverse] is whether or not any of this will ever actually replace the need or desire to travel in the real world.Quote from Matthew Chapman, chief technical officer at Vibe, in an…