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Opinion / Technology

Is AI the key to green travel solutions?

By Olga Bortnikova — Tripsider | May 24, 2024

There is much AI can do to help make travel more sustainable, but to truly help the travel sector evolve the collective efforts of individuals, communities and governments will be needed. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2024

As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. Read More

News / Technology

Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk

By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024

As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024

Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy out due to “violation of company policy”

By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2024

Murthy and one of the company's senior vice presidents are out, and the company said it is actively searching to fill the roles. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The week GenAI took off for travel

By Christian Watts – Magpie | May 17, 2024

Christian Watts, CEO of Magpie, looks back on what he calls "easily the biggest week so far for generative artificial intelligence - especially for the travel industry." Read More

News / Online

Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel

By Morgan Hines | May 16, 2024

Expedia Group chairman and senior executive Barry Diller said he believes the world is seeing the beginning of the company's "next evolution" with Ariane Gorin as CEO. Read More

News / Technology

As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops

By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2024

At Expedia Group's Explore event, the company announced a new generative AI trip planning tool and content creator marketplaces. Read More

Opinion / Online

How Google’s "gatekeeper" changes in the EU are affecting hotel clicks and bookings

By Javier Delgado - Mirai | May 14, 2024

One day after the European Union added Booking.com to its list of "digital gatekeepers," Mirai's Javier Delgado analyzes the effect of Google's Hotel Ads changes on hotels. Read More

News / Online

Steve Hafner on 20 years at Kayak: "The innovation isn't over yet"

By D.J. Catron | May 11, 2024

As the metasearch site passes 20 years since its launch, CEO Steve Hafner shares his views on generative AI, Kayak for Business, the future of metasearch and more. Read More

News / Distribution

Vacasa announces layoffs to 13% of workforce

By D.J. Catron | May 9, 2024

The vacation rental management company laid off 13% of its workforce as it seeks to reorganize operations following a Q1 that saw gross booking value drop 18% year over year. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor is not for sale - at least not for now

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024

Tripadvisor announced it is not selling amid first quarter earnings results that included revenue of $395 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 6%. Read More

Interview / Distribution

CEO Spotlight - Kurt Ekert of Sabre

By Linda Fox | May 7, 2024

Kurt Ekert joined Sabre as president in January 2022 and became CEO in April 2023. Prior to that he had most recently been president and CEO of CWT and chief commercial officer at Travelport. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2024

Some industry leaders are in favor of Airbnb's new limited-access, unconventional experiences that tie into pop culture while others are feeling underwhelmed Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings beats earnings expectations, talks up AI potential

By D.J. Catron | May 2, 2024

First quarter revenues of $4.4 billion represented a 17% increase over the same period last year, and net income of $776 million was nearly three times higher than Q1 in 2023. Read More

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