Marketing

News / Online

Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023

Airbnb's latest update includes a relaunch of private rooms with new enhanced host and property details, total price displays and a clear description of checkout chores in the listing. Read More

News / Online

Guesty acquires marketing and distribution solution StaySense

By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2023

This marks Guesty's fourth acquisition since it raised $170 million in Series E funding last August. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Optimize your pricing strategy to reach loyal travelers

By Rachel Bird - Expedia Group | May 1, 2023

Travel partners gain more bookings from the most sought-after, high-quality travelers who book earlier, stay longer and cancel less frequently. Read More

News / Technology

Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality

By PhocusWire | April 28, 2023

Learn more about how to use ChatGPT, examples of applications, risks to consider and what to expect in the future in this webinar co-hosted by PhocusWire and Miles Partnership. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group streaming platform: Book what you watch

By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2023

The new interactive platform is launching with Brand USA as its partner, showcasing videos about trips across the United States targeted to travelers from Canada. Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: HostAI creates AI-powered direct marketing for independent travel brands

By Mitra Sorrells | April 13, 2023

HostAI uses artificial intelligence to develop marketing strategies to drive direct revenue growth for hospitality brands, starting with vacation rental managers. Read More

News / Startups

Lovetovisit.com gets £2.1M to fund expansion

By Derek Catron | April 7, 2023

Funding includes £250,000 from Zip World, which offers zip lines and other adventures across the United Kingdom. Read More

News / Online

Viator's Ben Drew on further growth, educating consumers

By Linda Fox | April 6, 2023

Viator president Ben Drew attributes its recent growth to “changing almost everything about the business” in the past three years. Read More

Opinion / Online

Should everyone jump on the dynamic pricing bandwagon?

By Frank Belzer – ICON Park | March 31, 2023

While Disney has launched one of the most complex dynamic pricing systems, these can create unintended consequences for companies that don’t plan carefully. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Serving the hotel guest of the future

By Francisco Pérez-Lozao Ruter - Amadeus Hospitality | March 27, 2023

With the right data and an open, connected ecosystem, hoteliers can meet the needs of travelers across every step of their journey. Read More

News / Online

Travel marketers still seeking higher TikTok profiles

By Derek Catron | March 23, 2023

Blueground job listing for content creator provides a high-profile example of travel’s efforts to use social media to build brand affinity and, maybe someday, boost bookings. Read More

News / Online

Steller acquires influencer marketing company Travel Mindset

By Kathryn Walson | March 23, 2023

Steller, founded in 2014 and based outside Seattle, says it is capitalizing on the growing role of influencers in travel. Read More

News / Online

Citi’s new travel portal powered by Booking Holdings goes live

By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2023

The site includes supply from Booking.com – such as 1.4 million hotels around the world - and is powered by technology from Rocket Travel by Agoda, another of Booking Holdings’ brands. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Jerne connects travel companies with social media creators

By Kathryn Walson | March 20, 2023

Jerne is an SaaS platform for creators and experience providers to manage their relationships, navigate commercial agreements and track affiliate sales and marketing ROI. Read More