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Travel agents' growing cruise sales may reverse trend to direct

By Andrea Zelinski - Travel Weekly | April 25, 2023

Travel agents have seen their share of cruise bookings plummet during the pandemic as direct sales... Read More

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Tablecross raises $2M to boost food tourism in Japan

By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2023

Tablecross operates ByFood.com, a platform to help English-speaking visitors to Japan find food... Read More

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Hotel and rail are segments to watch in Spain

By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2023

This Phocuswright report provides a comprehensive view of the Spain travel market, including... Read More

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Expedia Group streaming platform: Book what you watch

By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2023

The new interactive platform is launching with Brand USA as its partner, showcasing videos about trips... Read More

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Consumers see costs as barrier to sustainable travel

By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023

While several travel organizations and brands say they are trying to help people choose greener... Read More

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Airbnb pauses new Experiences after predicting growth

By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023

The pause comes a year after CEO Brian Chesky called Airbnb Experiences a “massive, massive... Read More

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Is Airbnb hurt by its treatment of property managers?

By Steve Milo - Vtrips | April 14, 2023

Airbnb stock dropped recently after a report that many hosts are marking up prices on its website to... Read More

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ClimateTrade acquires TeamClimate to offer consumer subscription

By Kathryn Walson | April 14, 2023

ClimateTrade last year opened its U.S. headquarters in Miami and acquired E-Verde, a... Read More

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Mews expands North America operations with acquisition of Hotello

By Mitra Sorrells | April 13, 2023

The acquisition of Hotello, a Montreal-based company serving hotels in the United States and Canada,... Read More

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CEO Spotlight - Kenneth Purcell of iSeatz

By Kathryn Walson | April 13, 2023

Kenneth Purcell founded iSeatz to automate the restaurant reservation process for hotel guests,... Read More

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More