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Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees
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Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees
By Johanna Jainchill and Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | April 19, 2024
A proposal to lower credit card fees could have the unintended consequence of reducing travel by... Read More
Consortium led by Certares will invest €125M as part of agreement with FTI Group
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Consortium led by Certares will invest €125M as part of agreement with FTI Group
By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024
FTI Group will use the new funding to bolster growth and pay for a “digital transformation.”... Read More
Expedia Group launches sustainable programs for destinations
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Expedia Group launches sustainable programs for destinations
By D.J. Catron | April 17, 2024
The programs are designed to help destination marketing and management organizations promote... Read More
Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel
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Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel
By D.J. Catron | April 17, 2024
Google is launching new and expanded features in its Maps and Search functions for users seeking more... Read More
Airbnb calls for STR policies for renters
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Airbnb calls for STR policies for renters
By D.J. Catron | April 16, 2024
Airbnb announced plans to work with local governments in support of short-term rental rules that will... Read More
Scandinavian airline market excels, but risks remain
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Scandinavian airline market excels, but risks remain
By Phocuswright Research | April 15, 2024
The outlook in the Scandinavia travel market through 2027 is positive, with double-digit growth... Read More
Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women
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Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women
By D.J. Catron | April 11, 2024
China Trading Desk’s quarterly Travel Sentiment Survey finds Chinese travelers are increasingly... Read More
Ben Drew announces Viator departure after 12 years at Tripadvisor
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Ben Drew announces Viator departure after 12 years at Tripadvisor
By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2024
Ben Drew announced his decision to leave his position as Viator's president on LinkedIn Tuesday.... Read More
Tripadvisor blocks record 2 million fake reviews in 2023
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Tripadvisor blocks record 2 million fake reviews in 2023
By D.J. Catron | April 9, 2024
Tripadvisor’s news highlights a growing movement that includes Expedia Group and Booking.com to ensure... Read More
A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995
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A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2024
Watch a visual progression of the quarterly revenues for publicly-traded digital travel companies... Read More
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