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A new record? Two million room nights booked online in a single day... in one country

By Kevin May | January 9, 2019

Meituan-Dianping is claiming a record of sorts this week. The company, which sells good and services... Read More

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Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul

By Linda Fox | January 8, 2019

Expedia and Marriott are said to be near agreement on fee negotiations, other large hotel players are... Read More

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VIDEO: Lyft on trying to build loyalty and being a collaborator

January 8, 2019

Lyft and Uber are intertwined in almost every way, whether they like it or not - product, financial... Read More

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How are companies really facing personalization in the travel industry?

By Íñigo Valenzuela - Smartvel | January 6, 2019

The discussions revolving around the future of the travel industry are endless. Every article, podcast... Read More

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QOTW: Something about not being in Kansas anymore

By Kevin May | January 4, 2019

Quote from Vivek Bhogaraju of Expedia Group, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More

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Research Spotlight: Essential trends in digital travel advertising

By Jill Menze | January 4, 2019

Thanks to technology, travelers now research, shop and book travel across a variety of devices, and... Read More

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Online marketplaces gaining momentum in tours booking race

By Linda Fox | January 4, 2019

Tour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017.... Read More

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RedAwning eyes boost for multi-unit properties through Google Hotel Ads

By Linda Fox | January 2, 2019

Vacation rental specialist RedAwning has launched Google Hotel Ads for the multi-unit... Read More

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Q&A: Melissa Maher on Expedia Group's push for diversity and inclusion

By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | January 2, 2019

Melissa Maher, senior vice president at Expedia Group, is responsible for the “Leading 4 Change”... Read More

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Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019

By Jill Menze | December 31, 2018

Younger travelers are keen to engage with bots and are more likely to be swayed by personalized offers... Read More

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