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Destinations struggling with digital marketing evolution
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Destinations struggling with digital marketing evolution
By Morgan Hines | February 4, 2025
A Sojern study found most DMOs are either maintaining or adding to digital advertising budgets, and... Read More
Vacasa considering higher offer from existing shareholder
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Vacasa considering higher offer from existing shareholder
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2025
Vacasa shares rose 2.4% on news of an offer coming in before markets opened Tuesday from existing... Read More
Intrepid builds on $1B ambition with acquisition of Sawadee
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Intrepid builds on $1B ambition with acquisition of Sawadee
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2025
Intrepid said the acquisition of the Netherlands-based company will add $62 million in revenue and... Read More
The shifting loyalty landscape in travel
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The shifting loyalty landscape in travel
By Marisa Garcia | February 4, 2025
Established travel companies and startups are taking a fresh look at what drives loyalty as behavior... Read More
Cybersecurity wake-up call: New risks and vulnerabilities in hospitality
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Cybersecurity wake-up call: New risks and vulnerabilities in hospitality
By Josh Jacobson - HackerOne | February 3, 2025
As the hospitality industry settles into 2025, cybercriminals are just heating up.... Read More
Henrik Kjellberg departs Awaze after six years as CEO
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Henrik Kjellberg departs Awaze after six years as CEO
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2025
Kjellberg has led the company since 2018 when it was formed through the acquisition of the European... Read More
Business travel tech still not meeting employee expectations
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Business travel tech still not meeting employee expectations
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2025
The survey from Center found that while 88% of respondents reported having a written travel policy,... Read More
HomeToGo to acquire European vacation rental management company Interhome
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HomeToGo to acquire European vacation rental management company Interhome
By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2025
HomeToGo said a purchase price in the “low three-digit million range in Swiss francs” is expected,... Read More
Strong demand boosts MakeMyTrip in final quarter of 2024
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Strong demand boosts MakeMyTrip in final quarter of 2024
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2025
MakeMyTrip attributed gains across its air ticketing, hotels and packages and bus ticketing business... Read More
How TikTok is helping travel brands capture the value of little-known Q5
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How TikTok is helping travel brands capture the value of little-known Q5
By Cathy Walsh | January 23, 2025
With traditional advertising budgets winding down post-Q4, travel marketers have a chance to capture... Read More
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