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The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?

By Jill Menze | June 14, 2021

The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and school, can that trajectory be sustained? Read More

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Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis

By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2021

Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: NaviSavi is an app for sharing short-form travel videos

By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2021

Founded in June 2019, NaviSavi is an app for individuals and businesses to share videos of 30 seconds or less about a destination or experience. Read More

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Google Travel adds vacation rentals alongside hotels in search results

By Mitra Sorrells | May 27, 2021

Beginning today, consumers that search for accommodations in a specific destination may see both hotels and vacation rentals in the search results on google.com/travel. Read More

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Expedia, Booking.com and Airbnb differ on marketing tactics as recovery begins

By Kevin May | May 19, 2021

Three giant brands in online travel are attempting to capture the pent-up demand for trips as lockdowns ease in some markets around the world. Read More

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Airbnb revenue climbs 5% as travel rebounded in Q1 2021

By Jill Menze | May 13, 2021

Airbnb revenue grew 5% to $887 million in the first quarter of 2021, though losses mounted to $1.2 billion. Read More

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VIDEO: What's next for travel influencers?

By PhocusWire | May 12, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media, Travel Mindset’s Jade Broadus discussed how influencers fit into travel marketing strategies as travel resumes. Read More

Opinion / Online

What is the early impact of Google's free booking links for hotels?

By Fran Diéguez - Mirai | May 10, 2021

Eight weeks after Google's big move in hotel advertising, the dust has settled and we are finally able to evaluate performance based on a variable previously unavailable: data. Read More

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Expedia Group bets on brand marketing as it prepares for travel rebound

By Jill Menze | May 6, 2021

In its Q1 2021 earnings call, Expedia Group said it's focusing on brand marketing to differentiate its offerings and capitalize on returning travel demand. Read More

Opinion / Online

How tours and activities businesses can benefit from the COVID crash

By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate | May 4, 2021

What we’ve learned from past crises is that businesses adapt, and often the successful ones create a new blueprint of doing things. Read More

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Trivago sees referral revenue jump more than 60% in March

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2021

Trivago's total revenue in the first quarter of this year was €38.2 million – a 73% drop compared to the first quarter of 2020. Read More

Opinion / Online

Marketing tactics to think about as travel attempts to recover

By Gilad Barash - Dstillery | April 30, 2021

It's likely that the travel audiences from a year ago no longer apply so travel marketers need to find the signals consumers are putting out. Read More

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Airbnb's brand vs. Booking.com's performance marketing – is there a playbook for recovery?

By Mario Gavira | April 26, 2021

Channels where marketing dollars are being spent is only part of the equation. How your brand stands out from the pack and connects with customers is equally, if not more, important. Read More

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Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate travel companion." Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: HiBnb helps travelers find cannabis-friendly accommodations and activities

By Jill Menze | April 14, 2021

HiBnb is a marketplace dedicated to the growing cannabis community, providing accommodation and activity options to guests looking to explore with cannabis while traveling. Read More

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