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French company CDS Groupe acquires Germany-based Corporate Rates Club
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French company CDS Groupe acquires Germany-based Corporate Rates Club
By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2023
CDS Groupe is continuing its international expansion, bringing its total to nearly 300 employees... Read More
Key barometers of Chinese travel and its emerging behavioral and spending patterns
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Key barometers of Chinese travel and its emerging behavioral and spending patterns
By Phocuswright Research | September 8, 2023
While China's gross bookings are not anticipated to surpass 2019 totals until 2024, recovery and... Read More
Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court
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Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2023
Booking Holdings has responded to rumors that European regulators will veto its Etraveli acquisition,... Read More
Travelers are placing more value on customer experience when considering air travel
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Travelers are placing more value on customer experience when considering air travel
By Morgan Hines | September 8, 2023
SITA's latest Passenger IT Insights report finds travelers becoming more comfortable with technology,... Read More
Report reveals cybersecurity vulnerabilities in hospitality
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Report reveals cybersecurity vulnerabilities in hospitality
By Morgan Hines | September 7, 2023
Trustwave SpiderLabs reveals that the transition to mobile and contactless services is making the... Read More
As robotaxis start offering airport transfers, will OTAs be left behind?
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As robotaxis start offering airport transfers, will OTAs be left behind?
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | September 6, 2023
Autonomous vehicles are transforming the transportation sector, potentially disrupting airport... Read More
Airbnb is partnering with Breezeway
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Airbnb is partnering with Breezeway
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2023
Breezeway is linking up with short-term rental platform Airbnb as its new software partner.... Read More
Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs
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Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Trip.com Group's Q2 2023 report revealed net revenue of $1.6 billion, up 180% year over year and 22%... Read More
Skiplagging isn’t likely to stop anytime soon, even if airlines fight it
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Skiplagging isn’t likely to stop anytime soon, even if airlines fight it
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2023
While the practice is nothing new, a lawsuit by American Airlines puts skiplagging back in the... Read More
Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne
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Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne
By Ian Jarrett - WiT | September 5, 2023
Australia-based Luxury Escapes has seven million members globally and has just opened a store in... Read More
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