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Travel websites littered with accessibility issues

By Morgan Hines | March 6, 2025

The 2025 Digital Accessibility Index found an average of 297 accessibility issues per webpage during... Read More

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Expedia Group makes job cuts

By Morgan Hines | March 3, 2025

The job cuts come about a year after the online travel agency announced up to 1,500 layoffs in... Read More

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Online travel giants spent $17.8B on marketing in 2024

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2025

The investment to acquire customers and strengthen brand sets a new record for the online giants and... Read More

Opinion / Online

Why travel marketers can (and should) expect more from their affiliate strategy

By Joshua Heller - Rakuten Advertising | February 27, 2025

A sophisticated affiliate strategy can ensure you’re reaching the right person, at the right time,... Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Eric Goldreyer of Savvy

By Morgan Hines | February 26, 2025

Eric Goldreyer has spent three decades in the travel industry, with a focus on short-term rentals as... Read More

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Trip.com Group reports Q4 bookings growth for international and inbound travel

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2025

The China-based online travel agency said outbound bookings have recovered to 120% of pre-COVID... Read More

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A look at how U.S. travelers plan and book lodging

By Phocuswright Research | February 25, 2025

It seems many travelers start planning with a specific place in mind (almost six in 10), but one-third... Read More

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Booking Holdings' Fogel bullish on agentic AI amid strong 2024 results

By Morgan Hines | February 20, 2025

Booking Holdings reported record revenue of $23.7 billion in 2024 and saw accelerated growth in room... Read More

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Airbnb to spend up to $250M on new businesses in 2025

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2025

Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky and his team stopped short of sharing what those new businesses will... Read More

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Dertour Group acquires remaining Hotelplan Group brands

By Morgan Hines | February 12, 2025

Following HomeToGo's acquisition of Interhome, Dertour Group has acquired the remaining Hotelplan... Read More

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Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport

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OTA marketing spend creeps up despite talk of AI-driven efficiency

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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