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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023
Airbnb calls new rules a de facto ban against short-term rentals, but others see a sign of what may be... Read More
IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada
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IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada
By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts is kicking off IHG LIFT, its new program to prioritize growth for diverse hotel... Read More
Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders
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Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2023
India-based Cleartrip and Axis Bank are linking up to provide Axis Bank cardholders with special... Read More
TikTok, Instagram, X: How travel startups use social media
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TikTok, Instagram, X: How travel startups use social media
By Morgan Hines | August 24, 2023
Travel startups have been using social media as a marketing tool for some time now. But with an... Read More
Grab boosts mobility revenue through supply improvement
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Grab boosts mobility revenue through supply improvement
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023
Grab reported a 77% increase in Q2 2023 revenue to $567 million and a 74% decrease in losses to $148... Read More
Intrepid Travel, Flight Centre tackle modern slavery in travel supply chains
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Intrepid Travel, Flight Centre tackle modern slavery in travel supply chains
By Morgan Hines | August 22, 2023
Modern slavery impacts an estimated 50 million people. Now, Intrepid Travel and Flight Centre Travel... Read More
The opportunities ahead for ground transportation in the travel industry
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The opportunities ahead for ground transportation in the travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2023
Mozio CEO Nicole Forson and SilverRail co-founder and CEO Aaron Gowell discuss how innovation and... Read More
Transforming brand loyalty into brand love
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Transforming brand loyalty into brand love
By Tim Davis – Pace Dimensions | August 18, 2023
How hotel businesses in this volatile market can evolve their loyalty programs to build brand... Read More
Wego CEO on the Middle East’s travel boom, generative AI and more
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Wego CEO on the Middle East’s travel boom, generative AI and more
By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2023
Wego CEO Ross Veitch explains why he's bullish on the future of tourism in the Middle East and how... Read More
U.S. online channel share expected to remain unchanged through 2026
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U.S. online channel share expected to remain unchanged through 2026
By Phocuswright Research | August 18, 2023
Changing traveler behavior from 2020-2022 has brought about several noteworthy shifts, some of which... Read More
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