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News / Online
Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2024
Chesky referenced Apple and Amazon’s trajectory - what if Apple never launched the iPod, or Amazon never sold more than books? - to explain why he believes Airbnb should offer much more than a place to... Read More
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Google fined €2.4B after losing appeal in EU antitrust shopping case
By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2024
The fine, initially announced in 2017 and then appealed by Google, is being imposed against the internet giant for abusing its “dominant position” in a number of online search markets as it favored its... Read More
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Report: The power of affiliate marketing to drive customer acquisition for travel brands
By Diane Merlino | August 27, 2024
Affiliate marketing has long been associated with end-of-the-funnel conversion, but with the proliferation of digital partners available for campaigns, that is no longer the case. Read More
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Booking.com’s U.S. managing director on growth plans, STRs and marketing
By Morgan Hines | August 27, 2024
Booking.com’s partnership with rapper Ludacris is its latest in a string of celebrity tie-ups. The marketing effort is more complex than a flash in a pan, according to Ben Harrell, U.S. managing... Read More
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Travel industry reacts to Google antitrust, monopoly ruling
By Morgan Hines | August 6, 2024
What kind of impact does the industry expect to see as a result of the Google antitrust ruling? Do travel leaders expect to see big changes?  Read More
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News / Startups
Travlr acquires majority stake in ReZme and launches subscription product
By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2024
ReZme will now focus on its JoinCherry extension as a B2B, white-label product, which Travlr said will help clients using its white-label platform to intercept and provide offers to users who are on... Read More
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Opinion / Online
3 opportunities for travel marketers now that cookies are here to stay
By Brennen Bliss - Propellic | July 25, 2024
Propellic CEO Brennen Bliss foresees three key opportunities for travel marketers now that Google has decided to keep tracking cookies in Chrome. Read More
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News / Technology
Google no longer removing third-party cookies, new Chrome experience planned
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2024
Travel brands and other e-commerce sellers have been focused on developing first-party data strategies since Google first announced it would put an end to third-party cookies in 2020. Read More
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As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops
By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2024
 At Expedia Group's Explore event, the company announced a new generative AI trip planning tool and content creator marketplaces.   Read More
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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
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Trivago claims early success of brand marketing switch
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2024
Trivago reported a net loss for the quarter of €8.4 million compared with net profit of €9.9 million for Q1 2023. Read More
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5 signs a hotel tech stack is outdated
By Jose Canelos - Amadeus Hospitality | April 23, 2024
Technology upgrades are proving to be top of mind this year, as hoteliers using legacy software or those with major gaps in functionality are increasingly worried about being outperformed. Read More
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Travel companies navigate changes to Google’s search function
By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024
Some travel companies have seen changes in search results following Google’s latest update, which addresses in part “low quality AI-generated content that’s designed to attract clicks.”  Read More
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Opinion / Online
Gemini, Google Travel and the threat to OTAs
By Christian Watts - Magpie | March 15, 2024
Google Gemini, combined with Google Travel, could completely change the way consumers do their searching and planning for trips. Read More
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What a U.S.TikTok ban could mean for travel industry
By D.J. Catron | March 14, 2024
While the legislation faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate and likely legal challenges if it becomes law, a ban could have far-reaching ramifications for travel companies. Read More