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Tech is powering the new look of hotel loyalty programs
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Tech is powering the new look of hotel loyalty programs
By Jill Menze | April 15, 2022
Hotels including IHG, Accor and CitizenM are updating their loyalty programs to provide members with... Read More
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Study: Traveler interest in sustainability up, but info lacks
By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2022
Booking.com's latest consumer survey shows an uptick in interest in finding sustainable properties and... Read More
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Travalyst coalition companies to display airline emissions data
By Linda Fox | April 13, 2022
The not-for-profit organization says its coalition of travel brands are aligned on a shared framework... Read More
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Hopper launches online travel agent training course
By Mitra Sorrells | April 13, 2022
Dubbed “Bunny Bootcamp,” the self-guided course includes 160 hours of material and provides simulation... Read More
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My Method... How Vrbo used videos to increase its search visibility
By Shawn Massie - Pacific | April 13, 2022
Vrbo raised its rank and visibility on YouTube and Google using SEO-friendly videos created from its... Read More
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Is global consensus on climate action in travel possible?
By Linda Fox | April 11, 2022
Travelers and businesses want a more sustainable industry, but how that's accomplished remains a major... Read More
Sounding Off: Uber’s super app push comes at the right time
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Sounding Off: Uber’s super app push comes at the right time
By PhocusWire | April 8, 2022
Uber is making efforts to capture the door-to-door travel experience – and it might succeed.... Read More
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Sykes Holiday Cottages acquires majority stake in Forest Holidays
By Jill Menze | April 8, 2022
Sykes says it shares U.K.-based Forest Holidays’ sustainable tourism approach, which strives to have... Read More
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Tours platform Civitatis looks to growth with €100M investment
By Linda Fox | April 7, 2022
The Spain-based company wants to accelerate expansion in the rest of Europe as well as Latin America... Read More
Smooth online booking key to attracting repeat airline customers
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Smooth online booking key to attracting repeat airline customers
By Jill Menze | April 7, 2022
Travelers are also keen to buy additional airline services from carriers that provide a positive... Read More
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