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A statement from Amex GBT said the company had “voluntarily notified the CMA of the transaction for antitrust approval in the U.K.”... Read More

The goal is to have the first hotel live on the system in a year, and France-based Accor is prioritizing luxury properties in North America to migrate first.... Read More

The IPO includes an issuance of fresh shares worth about $14.5 million and the sale of nearly 67 million shares from existing shareholders.... Read More

At its event last week, Trip.com Group leadership outlined the company's goal to be the number one OTA for flights in five years, powered by growth driven by higher-tier members and younger generations.... Read More

The company, one of the largest tour operators in Europe, said the FTI Touristik brand is directly affected but that insolvency filings will follow for other group companies.... Read More

Phocuswright’s U.K. Consumer Travel Report 2024, based on a survey of British leisure travelers, provides a comprehensive range of data and analysis on the trip life cycle for consumers in the U.K. ... Read More

Executives from across the hospitality industry discuss how new and old technologies are helping and hindering the sector.... Read More

Headout said it will use Dabble’s capabilities to build “a new generation of AI-powered travel experiences for Headout users."... Read More

The deal with Korea-based mobility service platform KakaoMobility includes plans to purchase of up to 50 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft valued at approximately $250 million.  ... Read More

Google is launching United Kingdom rail directly into its search engine, while directing users to book tickets via SilverRail’s retailing platform.... Read More

Fetcherr says its large market model “understands market dynamics” and can forecast demand to improve pricing decisions for airlines.... Read More

Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group spent a combined $4.08 billion on sales and marketing in the first quarter, building on 2023’s record year.  ... Read More

The new funding is meant to help the company as it seeks to drive growth, particularly in the areas of research and development, artificial intelligence, data analytics and strategy, among others.... Read More

American Airlines chief commercial officer Vasu Raja will depart the airline in June. Stephen Johnson, vice chair and chief strategy officer, will assume his role immediately and help to lead the search for a replacement.... Read More

As generative AI technologies evolve, the travel sector is poised to see significant changes in how services are marketed, sold and managed, making it crucial for companies to stay informed and adaptive to maintain competitiveness.... Read More