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European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act
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European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2024
The European Commission has asked Booking.com and others for information as it determines whether the... Read More
Seeking sustainable options when travelers aren’t as green as they say
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Seeking sustainable options when travelers aren’t as green as they say
By Derek Catron | January 18, 2024
New research from Phocuswright shows that while travelers may talk about supporting sustainability,... Read More
Airbnb unveils expert council to seek housing supply solutions
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Airbnb unveils expert council to seek housing supply solutions
By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2024
In recent years Airbnb has been criticized for causing a reduction in supply and an increase in... Read More
AccessibleGo unveils new booking options for travelers with disabilities
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AccessibleGo unveils new booking options for travelers with disabilities
By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2024
The platform, which has offered hotel booking, is giving users the option to book rental cars with... Read More
Transforming travel experiences: The ancillary revolution
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Transforming travel experiences: The ancillary revolution
By Plusgrade | January 17, 2024
Travel companies are shifting their focus from purely financial gains to leveraging ancillary... Read More
Growth of global short-term rental bookings slowing as volume shifts to hotels
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Growth of global short-term rental bookings slowing as volume shifts to hotels
By Phocuswright Research | January 16, 2024
Travelers have experienced the peaks and valleys of the STR segment and overall find themselves in a... Read More
Younger travelers boost importance of sustainability, new research shows
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Younger travelers boost importance of sustainability, new research shows
By Derek Catron | January 16, 2024
Research from the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance finds a growing market opportunity for sustainable... Read More
Female Founders in Hospitality builds community of support
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Female Founders in Hospitality builds community of support
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2024
Nina Kleaveland, creator of the group Female Founders in Hospitality, and former Expedia executive and... Read More
TerraPay - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
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TerraPay - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2024
Founded in 2014, TerraPay offers issuing, acquiring, pay-out and international money transfer... Read More
Key trends in consumer preferences and booking behaviors for travel
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Key trends in consumer preferences and booking behaviors for travel
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2024
Expedia Group's "Path to Purchase" report identified trends and opportunities for brands to reach... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More