Marketing

 alt="What does travel mean to China’s new generation of digital wanderers?"  title="What does travel mean to China’s new generation of digital wanderers?"
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 connection with the destination's essence. Read More
 alt="Online travel giants “step on the gas” for marketing spend in Q1"  title="Online travel giants “step on the gas” for marketing spend in Q1"
News / Online
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 marketing in the first quarter, building on 2023’s record year.   Read More
 alt="7 GenAI use cases for consumer travel and internal operations"  title="7 GenAI use cases for consumer travel and internal operations"
News / Technology
7 GenAI use cases for consumer travel and internal operations
By Phocuswright Research | May 29, 2024
As generative AI technologies evolve, the travel sector is poised to see significant changes in how services are marketed, sold and managed, making it crucial for companies to stay informed and adaptive... Read More
 alt="How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly"  title="How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly"
News / Technology
How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly
By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2024
With interactive video, technology brands are taking the capability further - making booking more seamless for travelers - and marketing more effective for brands. Read More
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News / Online
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 frustrations with stricter regulations, supply gluts and more rules and fees.   Read More
 alt="The importance of preserving creative individuality in the STR market"  title="The importance of preserving creative individuality in the STR market"
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 baseline for vacation rentals, creative individuality is its heart. Read More
 alt="CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group"  title="CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group"
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 B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. Read More
 alt="As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops"  title="As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops"
News / Technology
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
 alt="Airbnb's Chesky says homes will be just one of “many categories” in its future “solar system”"  title="Airbnb's Chesky says homes will be just one of “many categories” in its future “solar system”"
News / Online
Airbnb's Chesky says homes will be just one of “many categories” in its future “solar system”
By Mitra Sorrells | May 8, 2024
Along with details about longer term growth plans, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared details of the company's Q1 growth, including a 60% increase year over year in app downloads in the United States. Read More
 alt="Tripadvisor is not for sale - at least not for now"  title="Tripadvisor is not for sale - at least not for now"
News / Online
Tripadvisor is not for sale - at least not for now
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024
Tripadvisor announced it is not selling amid first quarter earnings results that included revenue of $395 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 6%. Read More
 alt="Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices"  title="Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices"
News / Online
Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices
By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2024
Some industry leaders are in favor of Airbnb's new limited-access, unconventional experiences that tie into pop culture while others are feeling underwhelmed Read More
 alt="Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality 2024"  title="Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality 2024"
Event / Technology
Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality 2024
May 2, 2024
Join this free webinar to hear from industry experts on the most strategic use cases and successful implementations of AI in our industry. On Demand
 alt="AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches"  title="AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches"
News / Technology
AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches
By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2024
Mindtrip, which had been available in beta, made its official consumer debut Wednesday. Read More
 alt="Trivago claims early success of brand marketing switch"  title="Trivago claims early success of brand marketing switch"
News / Online
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
 alt="Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem"  title="Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem"
News / Technology
Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024
Despite years of work across the hospitality industry, hotels are still struggling to connect guest data across multiple systems, inhibiting their ability to provide an optimal guest experience. Read More