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Phocuswright's consumer travel surveys provide insights into travelers' awareness of and attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence.... Read More

An “authentic” experience that included a fried dog in a local market set off a lively discussion of what responsibilities tour operators — and travelers — bear when encountering unfamiliar cultures.... Read More

Booking Holdings reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings late Thursday, with records across multiple financial metrics including revenue that soared 40% higher than 2019.... Read More

The acquisition means properties on Ferienwohnungen.de can be booked directly online and those hosts will have access to Holidu's software solutions and local personal service.  ... Read More

Chooose and BP will help airlines with digital solutions to scale sustainable aviation fuel programs.... Read More

Trip.com Group reports revenue gains across accommodation, transportation ticketing, corporate travel and packages for Q4 2023.... Read More

The two new divisions replace Expedia for Business, which has been led by Ariane Gorin, who becomes CEO in May.  ... Read More

The company said it hoped to achieve about $11 million in annualized cost savings as a result of the cuts, which it expects will be completed by the end of the first quarter.... Read More

Recent advances in AI’s handling of digital advertising have increased the possibilities for hotels to grow direct bookings, a study from D-Edge found.  ... Read More

The Tokyo government and convention and visitors bureau are creating a metaverse experience on Roblox and also an augmented reality app that can be used in-destination.... Read More

American's new rules for earning miles and points, which go into effect for tickets issued May 1, are part of the carrier's strategy to get 100% of its bookings through internet-based channels.    ... Read More

Online travel platform Ixigo has filed a draft prospectus with the Security and Exchange Body of India detailing its plans for a public listing.... Read More

Phocuswright research found that communication or education efforts around economic sustainability need to take extra care to be direct and transparent because these issues are too covert for travelers to discern them on their own.  ... Read More

All Ryanair flights will soon be bookable directly with TUI and can be combined with the German-based travel company’s full offerings.  ... Read More

Adjusted EBITDA for the technology and distribution company was $96 million for the quarter and $337 for the full year, up from $65 million in 2022. The gains were attributed to increases in travel bookings across air and hotels.... Read More