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Articles tagged “online travel newsletter”

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Sees Viator at Full-Year Profitability in 2024

Until now, Tripadvisor has emphasized growth for Viator, backed by ample marketing, at the expense of profitability. It appears as though the company will moderate that strategy for 2024.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Tripadvisor Sees Viator at Full-Year Profitability in 2024

Online Travel

Agoda’s Growing Focus on India: Celebrity Endorsements and Partnerships

Agoda's growing focus on the Indian market includes collaborations with partners like Snapdeal, appointing Ayushmann Khurana as their brand ambassador, and launching their first TV ad in India, as the company recognizes the importance of aligning with India's strong tech focus and delivering high standards of customer service.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Agoda’s Growing Focus on India: Celebrity Endorsements and Partnerships

Hotels

Airbnb May Add More Boutique Hotels as NYC Listings Collapse

Diluting its short-term rental business is one thing Airbnb won't need to worry about if it indeed increases its hotel offerings in New York City.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Airbnb May Add More Boutique Hotels as NYC Listings Collapse

Online Travel

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

The post-pandemic Chinese traveler is a whole new ballgame, and travel companies need to understand that and step up their game.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

Online Travel

Expedia CEO: After a Year of ‘Surgery,’ We Can Focus on Growth

It's show time for Expedia Group. After three years of getting its house in order completed, now it has to perform.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Expedia CEO: After a Year of ‘Surgery,’ We Can Focus on Growth

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb: Record Profit, 1 Million New Listings – Pet-Friendly Filter

Airbnb reported record bookings in the first quarter of 2023. In the third quarter, it's reporting record profits.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

Airbnb: Record Profit, 1 Million New Listings – Pet-Friendly Filter

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Enters Car Rental Business with Savaari Acquisition

Acquiring a car rental services company is a significant step towards MakeMyTrip's travel superapp ambitions. After all, seamless connectivity is a priority for both domestic and international travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

MakeMyTrip Enters Car Rental Business with Savaari Acquisition

Travel Technology

IHG’s App Can Book Rooms By Floor Height, View, and More – How It Works

Mapping each room in thousands of hotels is a huge project, but more undertakings like that are needed to bring the hotel industry into the 21st century.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

IHG’s App Can Book Rooms By Floor Height, View, and More – How It Works

Travel Technology

We Used the Meta AI Chatbot to Plan a Trip. Here’s What It Got Wrong.

If Meta wants its new AI chatbot to be used for travel, it has some catching up to do.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

We Used the Meta AI Chatbot to Plan a Trip. Here’s What It Got Wrong.

Online Travel

Airbnb Says South African Host Revenue Is 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Airbnb hosts in South Africa have surpassed their pre-pandemic revenue levels, and the online travel agency sees several reasons why growth should rise significantly in the next couple of years.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Airbnb Says South African Host Revenue Is 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels