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While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring. Read More

News / Online

While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring. Read More

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Poor security, clunky processes driving online hotel booking abandonment

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2023

Most important to consumers when booking accommodation online is an easy and secure booking and payment experience, 53%, followed by video and images of rooms and the property, 50%. Read More

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Booking to appeal EU regulators' decision to block Etraveli acquisition

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2023

Booking says the dispute does not affect its strategy to build out flights as part of its connected trip vision. Read More

News / Startups

Líbere Hospitality raises €6M internally for growth in Europe

By Linda Fox | September 22, 2023

The hospitality company currently has 37 properties with 1,200 units across 13 cities in Spain and southern Europe and plans to reach 1,300 units by the end of 2024. Read More

Opinion / Online

How long before airlines grasp the potential of resale marketplaces?

By Gilles de Richemond – Fairlyne | September 22, 2023

Like retailers before them, airlines have been reluctant to embrace resale options — even though they could reap even greater benefits than retailers by embracing their secondary market. Read More

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Fliggy wants to help overseas travel companies market to Chinese tourists

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2023

The Alibaba subsidiary is adding new tools and services to help travel partners, particularly those in Southeast Asia, “tap into the massive potential of Chinese tourism in a cost-effective... Read More

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Airbnb announces new system to verify listings

By Derek Catron | September 21, 2023

Verified listings will be denoted by an icon starting in February for the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K. and France, with 30 more countries to be added next fall. Read More

News / Online

Hopper-Turo partnership brings car-sharing to booking platform

By Derek Catron | September 21, 2023

Turo also has partnerships with Kayak, to make its cars available on that site, and Capital One and Delta Airlines, to provide rewards to those companies’ loyalty members who book on Turo. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia Group builds generative AI into multiple products in its “Fall Release”

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2023

Among many other updates to its products and services for both travelers and industry partners, Expedia Group is partnering with travel influencers to offer short-form videos in the Expedia and... Read More

News / Startups

Bird boosts U.S. micromobility presence with acquisition of Spin

By Linda Fox | September 20, 2023

Bird has paid $19M for Spin, which it acquired from Germany-based Tier Mobility. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo creates chief investment role for further M&A activity

By Linda Fox | September 20, 2023

Bodo Thielmann has joined HomeToGo as chief investment director after previous stints at OYO Vacation Homes and Axel Springer Group. Read More

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Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips

By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023

In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More

News / Online

Booking.com dominates review market share but is losing ground to Google

By Linda Fox | September 20, 2023

The Shiji Reviewpro Guest Experience Benchmark for Q2 2023 found overall consumer satisfaction with hotels is up but still trails 2019 levels. Read More

News / Technology

HotelRunner acquires point-of-sale system PayPad

By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023

Founded in 2011, this is HotelRunner’s third acquisition, and the company said it is a “significant milestone” as its first product for on-premises sales and payments for hotels. Read More

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