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Five trends driving spring travel
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Five trends driving spring travel
By Google | March 28, 2022
The latest in a four-part series from Google focuses on changing traveler demand and how to be ready for what’s next. Read More
Corporate travel may hold key to moving the needle on sustainability
News / Technology
Corporate travel may hold key to moving the needle on sustainability
By Mitra Sorrells | March 25, 2022
An important question is what will be the impetus for real change – not just in the form of offsetting carbon but in actually reducing the carbon footprint of travel? Read More
Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021
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Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021
By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022
According to a report from Apptopia, Hopper grew 494% in 2021, overtaking Airbnb as the leader in market share by monthly active users. Read More
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News / Online
Trip.com Group's overseas brands rebound as China remains closed
By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022
Executive chairman James Liang says the company will emerge stronger from the pandemic. Read More
Lastminute.com Group ends 2021 with 10% boost to revenue
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Lastminute.com Group ends 2021 with 10% boost to revenue
By Kevin May | March 24, 2022
The online travel agency and metasearch brand says revenues and margins are coming close to pre-pandemic levels. Read More
Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology
Opinion / Distribution
Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology
By Pedro Camara and Manuel Hilty | March 23, 2022
The travel industry thrives on a need to find flexible sourcing models and technology to help solve the many challenges of supply chains. Read More
Snaptrip adds to U.K. accommodation portfolio with Independent Cottages acquisition
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Snaptrip adds to U.K. accommodation portfolio with Independent Cottages acquisition
By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022
Snaptrip Group says it is buying Independent Cottages for a “seven-figure fee.” Read More
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News / Online
Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger
By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022
A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip. Read More
Priceline creates hotel booking engine for Royal Caribbean
News / Online
Priceline creates hotel booking engine for Royal Caribbean
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | March 18, 2022
Intended to provide travelers and travel advisors an easier way to book pre- or post-cruise lodging, the platform promises exclusive rates at hotels located near Royal Caribbean departure and arrival... Read More
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News / Online
Google adds new tools to help hotels reach travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2022
The updates include free hotel booking links on Google Search and Maps. Read More
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News / Startups
TravelX nabs $10M for blockchain driven distribution
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The startup aims to create new ways of distribution using blockchain technology. Read More
Vacation rental property managers see revenue gains through data investment
News / Online
Vacation rental property managers see revenue gains through data investment
By Jill Menze | March 16, 2022
Short-term rental property managers who invest in data report booking revenue growth 4x higher than those who don’t, a new study finds. Read More
Personalizing the travel relationship
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Personalizing the travel relationship
By Jeff Zotara - Arrivia | March 15, 2022
Travel companies should use data-driven marketing to increase engagement, loyalty, and sales through their rewards programs. Read More
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News / Distribution
Is space the next frontier for travel distribution?
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2022
As Axiom Space prepares to send its first crew of private astronauts to the ISS, space tourism activity is picking up on many fronts, and travel advisors are creating services to sell these specialized... Read More
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News / Distribution
Flight Centre acquires majority stake in TPConnects
By Linda Fox | March 14, 2022
Flight Centre now owns 70% of the Dubai-based business. Read More
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