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Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay
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Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay
By Abby Crotty | December 5, 2025
The program is an extension of CopenPay, which was initially launched in summer 2024 and expanded in... Read More
DreamFolks acquires 60% stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel
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DreamFolks acquires 60% stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel
By Abby Crotty | December 3, 2025
India-based DreamFolks, an airport services aggregator, said the move will strengthen its... Read More
WP Holding to sell Fluege.de for €42M
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WP Holding to sell Fluege.de for €42M
By Abby Crotty | December 3, 2025
The China-based Tongcheng Travel said the acquisition of Fluege.de will bolster its flight... Read More
Priceline CEO Brett Keller reflects on 26 years at the OTA and industry evolution
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Priceline CEO Brett Keller reflects on 26 years at the OTA and industry evolution
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2025
As he prepares to step down as CEO of Priceline, Brett Keller discusses his time at the OTA, the highs... Read More
Rethinking metasearch around exploration and inspiration
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Rethinking metasearch around exploration and inspiration
By PhocusWire | December 3, 2025
Skyscanner CEO Bryan Batista discussed the company's growth strategy, including the opportunities... Read More
Reinventing travel protection for the embedded, AI-powered era
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Reinventing travel protection for the embedded, AI-powered era
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2025
As personalization, instant payouts and embedded offers become standard across travel, insurers are... Read More
Ryanair ditches membership program after eight months
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Ryanair ditches membership program after eight months
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2025
Ryanair launched its Prime scheme in late March, offering benefits including free reserved seats,... Read More
How travel marketers can connect context, content and conversion
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How travel marketers can connect context, content and conversion
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2025
How travel marketers can connect context, content and conversion false Amazon Ads Brought to you by... Read More
Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern on OTAs moving up the funnel
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Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern on OTAs moving up the funnel
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2025
Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern discussed AI's impact on trip planning as well as behind the scenes.... Read More
Yatra taps new CEO, Dhruv Shringi moves to chairman of the board
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Yatra taps new CEO, Dhruv Shringi moves to chairman of the board
By Abby Crotty | November 26, 2025
Siddhartha Gupta has been named CEO of the OTA, effective November 25.... Read More
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