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Opinion / Online
What does travel mean to China’s new generation of digital wanderers?
By Subramania Bhatt - China Trading Desk | May 31, 2024
The digital wanderer from China craves experiences that are not just unique but also reflect a deeper... Read More
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SilverRail integrates with Google on rail search
By D.J. Catron | May 30, 2024
Google is launching United Kingdom rail directly into its search engine, while directing users to book... Read More
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Online travel giants “step on the gas” for marketing spend in Q1
By D.J. Catron | May 30, 2024
Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group spent a combined $4.08 billion on sales and... Read More
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Vasu Raja to leave American Airlines next month
By Donna M. Airoldi – Business Travel News | May 29, 2024
American Airlines chief commercial officer Vasu Raja will depart the airline in June. Stephen... Read More
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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... Read More
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As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday"
By D.J. Catron | May 28, 2024
Platforms like HomeExchange and Kindred are enjoying big gains while short-term rentals endure... Read More
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Busbud acquires revenue management platform Ratality
By Morgan Hines | May 24, 2024
The acquisition should enable Busbud to broaden its value proposition and to work toward becoming a... Read More
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How did we allow this to happen? Viator founder Rod Cuthbert on the rise of Google
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 23, 2024
In an interview at WiT Japan and North Asia, Cuthbert said that with Google’s increasing control... Read More
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Opinion / Online
The importance of preserving creative individuality in the STR market
By Matt Landau - VRMB | May 23, 2024
As the VRMA Executive Summit opens next week, Matt Landau says that while professionalism is a... Read More
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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... Read More
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May 31, 2023
Could non-personalization hold the key to retailing success for airlines?
Arguably the biggest challenge facing the airline industry centers around how to put the traveler at... Read More
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July 11, 2022
4 critical T&E data points for high-growth companies to monitor
Monitoring some key data points can help travel and finance managers streamline their programs and... Read More
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March 26, 2019
REPORT: The reality of modern airline retail - when the sky isn't the limit
In this white paper, carried out in partnership with PROS, we look at the various stages of airlines... Read More