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Uber and Turo partner to integrate car rentals into uber app
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Uber and Turo partner to integrate car rentals into uber app
By Mileva Sapic | September 6, 2024
Uber customers in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and France will soon be able to rent from Turo's... Read More
Airbnb takes aim at NYC a year after “failed” STR regulations
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Airbnb takes aim at NYC a year after “failed” STR regulations
By D.J. Catron | September 6, 2024
Hotel prices and rents in New York are both up a year after the city cracked down on short-term... Read More
Thomas Cook finds new home with Poland's eSky Group
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Thomas Cook finds new home with Poland's eSky Group
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2024
The Poland-based travel company that operates the eSky and eDestino brands has acquired Thomas Cook... Read More
Online travel giants hone in on social, mobile, loyalty
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Online travel giants hone in on social, mobile, loyalty
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2024
In Q2 earnings calls, Booking Holdings said it was increasing spend in social platforms, while Expedia... Read More
EDreams sees profitability bump from long-time subscribers
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EDreams sees profitability bump from long-time subscribers
By Morgan Hines | September 3, 2024
EDreams Odigeo reported its earnings, pointing to growth bolstered by its subscription program, an... Read More
Decisions guided by trust: Social media conversion in travel
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Decisions guided by trust: Social media conversion in travel
By Phocuswright Research | September 3, 2024
Companies know social media influences travel decisions, but getting bookings is a... Read More
Should the airline industry be looking at sustainability more holistically?
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Should the airline industry be looking at sustainability more holistically?
By Morgan Hines | September 3, 2024
The airline industry has long discussed sustainability efforts related to carbon emissions. But new... Read More
PhocusWire's Mitra Sorrells takes new SVP content role across Phocuswright
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PhocusWire's Mitra Sorrells takes new SVP content role across Phocuswright
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2024
PhocusWire editor in chief Mitra Sorrells has been named senior vice president of content at... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Ryanair, Trip.com, Sabre and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Ryanair, Trip.com, Sabre and more
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in... Read More
Cookieless is toast: What can travel marketers do to stay ahead?
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Cookieless is toast: What can travel marketers do to stay ahead?
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | August 30, 2024
Kurt Weinsheimer, chief product officer at Sojern, shares what's next for the travel industry... Read More
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