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TravelAI relaunches Casai website with focus on luxury short-term rentals
News / Online
TravelAI relaunches Casai website with focus on luxury short-term rentals
By D.J. Catron | March 1, 2024
After acquiring the domain name of the Latin American short-term rental startup, TravelAI will use the... Read More
Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations
News / Technology
Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations
By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web in Travel | February 29, 2024
The Global Travel Tech also includes eDreams Odigeo, Travelport and Skyscanner. They seek to address... Read More
Capital One Travel expands inventory with vacation rentals from AvantStay, Boutiq
News / Online
Capital One Travel expands inventory with vacation rentals from AvantStay, Boutiq
By Derek Catron | February 28, 2024
Capital One Travel is powered by HTS, Hopper's B2B division, which included vacation rentals from Vrbo... Read More
Rezdy-Checkfront-Regiondo booking system rollup sees management shakeup
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Rezdy-Checkfront-Regiondo booking system rollup sees management shakeup
By Douglas Quinby and Bruce Rosard – Arival | February 26, 2024
The previous leadership from Rezdy and Checkfront have left the company as details emerge about the... Read More
How technology can help travelers in a time of crisis
Opinion / Technology
How technology can help travelers in a time of crisis
By Adam St. John – Sitata | February 26, 2024
The technology needed to keep travelers informed and safe during unexpected crises already exists... Read More
Holidu takes over Germany-based home rental portal
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Holidu takes over Germany-based home rental portal
By Derek Catron | February 22, 2024
The acquisition means properties on Ferienwohnungen.de can be booked directly online and those hosts... Read More
Study: How AI boosts digital advertising and direct bookings
News / Technology
Study: How AI boosts digital advertising and direct bookings
By Derek Catron | February 21, 2024
Recent advances in AI’s handling of digital advertising have increased the possibilities for hotels to... Read More
Deal with Ryanair furthers TUI’s plans for global booking platform
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Deal with Ryanair furthers TUI’s plans for global booking platform
By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024
All Ryanair flights will soon be bookable directly with TUI and can be combined with the German-based... Read More
Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk
News / Distribution
Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk
By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024
Lighthouse said the acquisition enables it to offer dynamic distribution management capabilities... Read More
Tripadvisor considers potential sale that would take it private
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Tripadvisor considers potential sale that would take it private
By Derek Catron | February 12, 2024
Tripadvisor has formed a special committee and retained an advisor to consider potential deal... Read More
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