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Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business
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The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025.
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May 7, 2025
As high-end hotel brands expand and international arrivals soar, Spain is solidifying its position as a premium destination for travelers and investors.
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Technology’s role in furthering sustainable travel, economic inclusion
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April 28, 2025
Ragnar Fjölnisson, co-founder and chief product officer of Kaptio, explains why technology’s role in sustainable travel is more important than ever.
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How can DMOs address changing destination perception?
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April 23, 2025
While it’s not clear how inbound travel will change in the long term, in the near term, travelers’ understanding of what it means to book a trip to the U.S. is evolving.
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April 18, 2025
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How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
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April 8, 2025
Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content.
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March 28, 2025
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How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?
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March 21, 2025
Helping destinations deal with crowds and encouraing consumers to explore lesser-known locations is a shared responsibility across the travel industry between travelers, brands and local authorities,...
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Trip.com Group, WTTC provide glimpse of future technology game changers
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March 5, 2025
The Trip.com Group/WTTC study is divided into four trend areas-digital technologies, financial technologies, future of mobility and breakthrough innovations- and evaluates why the trends are important...
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Phocuswright and WiT return to the Middle East as the region's tourism grows
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Phocuswright and WiT Middle East is returning to the Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City in Dubai on April 25.
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