Morgan Hines News

Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
News / Online
Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
On the heels of March layoffs, Expedia Group is restructuring certain parts of its organization,... Read More
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
News / Distribution
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | April 28, 2025
Last year, it was reported that citizenM was exploring opportunities to sell the brand.... Read More
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
News / Technology
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI... Read More
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
News / Technology
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
The pair are working to develop solutions to better service customers and streamline operations for... Read More
Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
News / Technology
Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
Like the rest of the travel industry, the future of the tours and activities sector is likely to be... Read More
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
News / Startups
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
Fora CEO Evan Frank said the latest round of funding will be used "to modernize the travel industry... Read More
Rapid Fire with Florent Bannwarth of BlaBlaCar
News / Technology
Rapid Fire with Florent Bannwarth of BlaBlaCar
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
BlaBlaCar's Florent Bannwarth shares how the company is using AI to connect drivers with... Read More
How can DMOs address changing destination perception?
News / Online
How can DMOs address changing destination perception?
By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2025
While it’s not clear how inbound travel will change in the long term, in the near term, travelers’... Read More
FTC sues Uber citing "deceptive" billing, cancellation policies
News / Online
FTC sues Uber citing "deceptive" billing, cancellation policies
By Morgan Hines | April 21, 2025
The complaint alleges that Uber charged users for its Uber One subscription without their consent and... Read More
Rapid fire with Olaf Backofen of Lufthansa Group
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Rapid fire with Olaf Backofen of Lufthansa Group
By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2025
Olaf Backofen, head of retail partnerships for Lufthansa Group, said the company's priorities for 2025... Read More
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