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Back to SearchMarriott vs. Hilton's Fight Over Hotel Fees
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Marriott and Hilton are in fierce competition regarding the growth of their portfolios and loyalty programs. But Marriott is the clear w…
2 years, 4 months ago
Airlines Get a Boost From Business Travel's Comeback
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Airlines have recently gotten a big boost from a segment many airlines thought would continue to struggle — business travel, writes Airl…
2 years, 4 months ago
Gen Z Travelers Boost Hotel Revenue
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This year’s Summer Olympics are boosting short-term rental bookings in Paris, writes Reporter Elizabeth Casolo.
Short-term rental bookin…
2 years, 4 months ago
Google's AI-Powered Trip Planning Updates
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Google is going deeper into the AI-powered trip planning world. The tech giant is adding itinerary-building capabilities on Gemini Advan…
2 years, 4 months ago
AI-Powered Travel Updates Will Make Translation Easier
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Travelers could have easy access to a robotic voice translator thanks to updates to ChatGPT. An OpenAI presentation explained how ChatGP…
2 years, 4 months ago
Airlines' Frequent Flyer Programs Face Scrutiny
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The U.S. government is investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles, which would make booking reward tickets more d…
2 years, 4 months ago
Airbnb's Ready to Accelerate International Expansion
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Airbnb is ramping up its plans for international expansion. The short-term rental giant is looking to grow significantly beyond its five…
2 years, 4 months ago
World Cup Tickets: Corporations Are Beating the Fans
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The 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is shaping up to be a very corporate event. Several travel …
2 years, 4 months ago
U.S. Tourism CEOs Get Paid
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Skift has unveiled its list of the U.S.’s highest-paid tourism marketing CEOs. Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta took the top spot, w…
2 years, 4 months ago
Expedia and Booking's First-Quarter Reports
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Expedia Group has trimmed its 2024 outlook for growth due to its vacation rental brand Vrbo’s slower-than-expected recovery, reports Sen…
2 years, 5 months ago