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Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport

By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2024

The partnership will give Jyrney’s corporate and travel management clients access to Blacklane’s chauffer services in more than 50 countries. Read More

News / Online

With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 3, 2024

At its event last week, Trip.com Group leadership outlined the company's goal to be the number one OTA for flights in five years, powered by growth driven by higher-tier members and younger generations. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

What American Airlines' Vasu Raja’s exit says – and doesn’t say – about NDC

By Jeff Klee - AmTrav | May 30, 2024

One day after announcing that chief commercial officer Vasu Raja would leave the company in June, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom acknowledged Wednesday that the airline made errors in... Read More

News / Technology

7 GenAI use cases for consumer travel and internal operations

By Phocuswright Research | May 29, 2024

As generative AI technologies evolve, the travel sector is poised to see significant changes in how services are marketed, sold and managed, making it crucial for companies to stay informed and adaptive... Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Less is much more: The power of real curation in tours and activities

By Enrique Espinel - Civitatis | May 28, 2024

While increased options can lead to objectively better results, it can also cause anxiety, indecision and dissatisfaction for travelers. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2024

As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb is removing 5,000 Experiences, canceling future reservations

By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2024

Less than one month after its launch of Icons, Airbnb sent an email to tour and experience operators around the world that their listings are being pulled from the platform. Read More

Opinion / Online

How Google’s "gatekeeper" changes in the EU are affecting hotel clicks and bookings

By Javier Delgado - Mirai | May 14, 2024

One day after the European Union added Booking.com to its list of "digital gatekeepers," Mirai's Javier Delgado analyzes the effect of Google's Hotel Ads changes on hotels. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb's Chesky says homes will be just one of “many categories” in its future “solar system”

By Mitra Sorrells | May 8, 2024

Along with details about longer term growth plans, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared details of the company's Q1 growth, including a 60% increase year over year in app downloads in the United States. Read More

Interview / Distribution

CEO Spotlight - Kurt Ekert of Sabre

By Linda Fox | May 7, 2024

Kurt Ekert joined Sabre as president in January 2022 and became CEO in April 2023. Prior to that he had most recently been president and CEO of CWT and chief commercial officer at Travelport. Read More

News / Online

Travelsoft acquires Eventiz to bring data to the industry

By Linda Fox | May 3, 2024

The acquisition is in line with Travelsoft’s strategy “to bring to the market the benefits of the data processed by the group's platforms." Read More

News / Online

Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch

By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2024

Aligned with its strategy to move beyond its core short-term rental business, Airbnb is launching new experiences created in partnership with "the world's greatest icons." Read More

News / Technology

How visual content is reshaping flight shopping for travelers, airlines and resellers

By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2024

One of the pillars of customer-centricity in the airline industry is rich content – giving flight shoppers a clear and visually compelling booking experience similar to what they see... Read More