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Uber reports first full-year profit on strong global growth
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Uber reports first full-year profit on strong global growth
By Derek Catron | February 7, 2024
Surging global travel demand aided the ride-sharing giant, which saw its number of trips increase 24%... Read More
Trivago counting on increased marketing spend to improve results
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Trivago counting on increased marketing spend to improve results
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
Full year revenue for the hotel metasearch service came in at €485 million, down 9% versus 2022, and... Read More
New report identifies four elements of an effective travel loyalty program
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New report identifies four elements of an effective travel loyalty program
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2024
Sustainability, lifestyle rewards, personalization and integration of fintech tools stand out in... Read More
Google sunsets two ad products designed to help hotels during COVID
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Google sunsets two ad products designed to help hotels during COVID
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2024
Google said the products are being eliminated in part because they rely on third-party cookies, which... Read More
Turbulence ahead: Aviation leaders brace for elevated flight disruptions
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Turbulence ahead: Aviation leaders brace for elevated flight disruptions
By Derek Catron | February 6, 2024
Flight disruptions are 300% above historical norms, and aviation leaders expect those levels to remain... Read More
Buy now, pay later powers revenue for travel and airline merchants
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Buy now, pay later powers revenue for travel and airline merchants
By Suzanne Hirt | February 5, 2024
Buy now, pay later solutions can propel profits for airline and travel merchants and aid them in... Read More
Former BWH Hotel Group CEO David Kong on going beyond the “D” in DEI
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Former BWH Hotel Group CEO David Kong on going beyond the “D” in DEI
By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2024
Since retiring after 17 years as CEO of BWH Hotel Group, David Kong has been focused on inspiring... Read More
Q&A: Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy
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Q&A: Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy
By Mitra Sorrells | February 2, 2024
Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy explains how the company is using facial recognition... Read More
Assessing the effectiveness of influencer marketing in travel
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Assessing the effectiveness of influencer marketing in travel
By Morgan Hines | February 1, 2024
Windstar Cruises is the latest company to bolster its influencer marketing strategy, recently... Read More
CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel
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CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2024
The chief executive discusses Amex GBT’s goals and challenges, including the industry coming together... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More