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MakeMyTrip raises $2.6B to buy back stake from Trip.com Group

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2025

Trip.com Group, then Ctrip, initially invested in MakeMyTrip in early 2016 and then upped its stake... Read More

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European traveler mindset in 2025: Simplicity, search and social influence

By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2025

For travel companies, digital infrastructure matters more than ever, but travelers are still grounded... Read More

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How the travel industry is working to rebalance tourism as protests spread

By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2025

A panel of destination and sustainability executives discuss steps the travel industry can take to... Read More

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Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty

By Morgan Hines | June 18, 2025

Loyalty experts weigh in on how programs could be improved in the travel industry, AI, blockchain,... Read More

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Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen

By Abby Crotty | June 17, 2025

Certares founder and senior managing director Greg O'Hara shared his candid opinions on the travel... Read More

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FareHarbor founder to lead Rezdy-Checkfront-Regiondo

By Janelle Visser - Arival | June 13, 2025

FareHarbor co-founder and former CEO Lawrence Hester is taking the reins of the group of booking... Read More

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Breaking down experiences in the travel sector

By Abby Crotty | June 13, 2025

Industry leaders from Amadeus, Booking.com and Hyatt weighed in on strategies, challenges and best... Read More

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Canary Technologies secures $80M to scale AI capabilities

By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025

The latest round of funding brings the company's total valuation to $600 million.... Read More

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Virgin Australia partners with HTS Stays to offer hotel booking portal

By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025

Virgin Australia is the first HTS Stays partnership to launch, offering a hotel booking portal for... Read More

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Tripadvisor execs on AI strategy, brand trust and memberships

By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025

Tripadvisor Group CEO Matt Goldberg and new Viator president Pepijn Rijvers sat down to discuss the... 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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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More