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Articles tagged “google”

Travel Technology

Musician John Legend Releasing App to Counter ‘Negative’ Google and Yelp Reviews

It's Good is entering crowded territory, but reviews have been operating the same way for years, so maybe it's time for a change.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Musician John Legend Releasing App to Counter ‘Negative’ Google and Yelp Reviews

Online Travel

Major Review Platforms Form Coalition to Fight Fakes

The lack of liability for online platforms in hosting user reviews has been under intense political pressure. The proliferation of fake reviews doesn't help, either.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Major Review Platforms Form Coalition to Fight Fakes

Online Travel

After Booking Deal Went Bust, Etraveli CEO Says Price ‘No Longer in Play’

Booking.com's appeal of the adverse European Commission decision on its merger with eTraveli Group will take years to play out. If self-styled "bigger fish" eTraveli is still around for the taking, it would cost considerably more.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

After Booking Deal Went Bust, Etraveli CEO Says Price ‘No Longer in Play’

Tour Operators

How Tour Operators are Navigating Direct Bookings: 3 Growing Trends

The lack of digital connectivity in the tours and activities sector concerns more than racing to get more tour operators online. It is about adding the right digital approach for that particular tour operator's business.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

How Tour Operators are Navigating Direct Bookings: 3 Growing Trends

Online Travel

Expedia Group’ EG Labs Will Let You Test New AI Products

EG Labs, which would provide a way for consumers to provide feedback for Expedia Group product betas, is itself a test. It seems as though an active feedback loop would provide more insights than merely observing user behavior.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Expedia Group’ EG Labs Will Let You Test New AI Products

Travel Technology

Google Updates Bard With Travel Info to Rival ChatGPT Plus – We Tested It Out

ChatGPT Plus is ahead of Google Bard on the timeline of tech releases, but Bard seems to be ahead with usability.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Google Updates Bard With Travel Info to Rival ChatGPT Plus – We Tested It Out

News Blog

Six Flags Partners With Google on AI Tools

Six Flags said Tuesday that it plans to release generative AI tools in partnership with Google Cloud. The project includes tools meant to enhance visitor experiences and optimize business operations. The plan is to release AI chatbots on updated versions of the Six Flags mobile app and park websites later this year. Powered by Google…

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

New York City’s Big Short-Term Rental Deadline

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at New York City's short-term rental backlog, booking travel on Google, and a cricket travel bump in India.

Skift | 3 months ago

New York City’s Big Short-Term Rental Deadline

Online Travel

You Can Still Book Some Flights on Google – For Now

If Google wants to build its flight price guarantee, it has the challenge that it always had with Book on Google — find airlines content to having their customers get into the Google habit.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

You Can Still Book Some Flights on Google – For Now

Online Travel

Booking Hopes Its Kayak Brand Can Help Save eTraveli Deal

Booking Holdings' proposed remedy to push through its pending deal to acquire eTraveli Group may not be enough. Perhaps additional concessions or litigation are in the offing.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Booking Hopes Its Kayak Brand Can Help Save eTraveli Deal