Marketing

eDreams Odigeo continues growing travel discount club
News / Online
eDreams Odigeo continues growing travel discount club
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2022
The OTA says it continues to make strong progress toward a target of 25 million subscription members in 2025. Read More
How to increase bookings in a cookieless world
Opinion / Online
How to increase bookings in a cookieless world
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | May 24, 2022
Marketers must not only capture first-party data in a cookieless world but also activate it. Read More
A hotelier's guide to Google Analytics 4
Opinion / Technology
A hotelier's guide to Google Analytics 4
By Sam Weston - 80 Days | May 23, 2022
It's an end of an era: Google is sunsetting Universal Analytics. Here's what hotels need to know the successor, Google Analytics 4. Read More
Report: The professionalization of U.S. short-term rentals
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Report: The professionalization of U.S. short-term rentals
By Mary Ann Nedoszytko - Phocuswright | May 23, 2022
The role of property managers in the short-term rental ecosystem is growing as the industry matures.   Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
The unsexy truth about the sexiest sector in travel
By Matt Landau - VRMB | May 23, 2022
As the vacation rental industry continues to grow, property owners-managers that can deliver unique, special experiences at scale will win. Read More
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News / Technology
Hotels develop VR "twins" as first step into metaverse
By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2022
Hotels are beginning to develop virtual representations of their physical properties, which will eventually live in the metaverse and support sales and marketing. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Why do travel providers miss the mark on personalization?
By Cara Whitehill - Unlock Advisors | May 19, 2022
Travel providers have the data and the tools to truly personalize offers - and yet, they don't. Read More
Marriott debuts media network in partnership with Yahoo
News / Technology
Marriott debuts media network in partnership with Yahoo
By Jill Menze | May 17, 2022
Using Marriott guest data, advertisers on the network will be able to target travelers via the hotel chain’s website and app - and eventually in-room TVs. Read More
Expedia Group on “deconstructing” online travel
News / Technology
Expedia Group on “deconstructing” online travel
By Jill Menze | May 13, 2022
The online travel giant’s Open World platform is designed for partners of all sizes to take advantage of Expedia Group’s technology. Read More
The third-party cookie is crumbling - now what?
Opinion / Online
The third-party cookie is crumbling - now what?
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | May 12, 2022
When third-party cookies go away, marketers must rely more than ever on first-party cookies - and that’s a good thing Read More
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News / Online
Vacasa Q1 2022 revenue nearly doubles year-over-year
By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2022
Vacasa says in January it reached a milestone of generating more than $1 billion in rental income for its homeowners over the preceding 12 months. Read More
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News / Online
Sonder revenue slips due to omicron in Q1 2022
By Jill Menze | May 11, 2022
For Q1 2022, Sonder revenue decreased from the previous quarter to $80.5 million, while adjusted EBITDA was negative $83.5 million. Read More
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News / Startups
Atriis acquires ReTravel to boost corporate traveler engagement
By Linda Fox | May 11, 2022
Atriis says the acquisition "furthers its commitment to offer traveler-centric technology.” Read More
Inside Expedia Group's new unified loyalty program
News / Online
Inside Expedia Group's new unified loyalty program
By Jill Menze | May 9, 2022
Called One Key, the program will allow loyalty members to earn and burn points across all of Expedia Group’s brands. Read More
Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round
News / Technology
Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round
By Kevin May | May 5, 2022
The non-dilutive debt financing program is the fifth round of support that the U.S.-based company has received to-date from Lighter Capital. Read More
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