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Expedia’s New CEO: Fixing Vrbo, Loyalty, and the Outlook For International Growth

Expedia Group's new CEO, Ariane Gorin, wants to build a great product and accelerate growth. The rest would take care of itself.

Dennis Schaal | 26 mins ago

Travel Technology

Meta Wants You to Use VR While Flying

The Meta Quest virtual reality headset was designed for the ground, but a new update makes them useable while flying. Now, the company is pushing them as an in-flight entertainment option.

Justin Dawes | 2 hours ago

Tourism

Exploring the Rise of Day Tours and Experiences in Travel: New Skift Research

Day tours are a common yet growing trend, highlighting the need for diverse, immersive experiences offered at competitive prices to attract customers.

Varsha Arora, Skift Research | 3 hours ago

Skift Research

U.S. Travel Trends Q1 2024: Exploring Day Tours and Experiences

Day tours are a common yet growing trend, highlighting the need for diverse, immersive experiences offered at competitive prices to attract customers.

3 hours ago

Hotels

Wyndham Adds All-Inclusive Resorts in Franchise Brand Deal

Surf's up. The partnership will add nine Decameron properties across Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica to Wyndham's portfolio, bringing its total all-inclusive offerings to more than 50 resorts worldwide.

Sean O'Neill | 4 hours ago

Tourism

Longer Trips in Cheaper Destinations — And Why Albania Is Getting So Popular

Travelers are still booking flights despite inflation. Where some of those flights are headed may be different, though.

Elizabeth Casolo | 4 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Star Asia Group Buys Japanese Hotel Operator Minacia

After the acquisition of Minacia, Star Asia will have an additional 5,100+ rooms from 39 limited service hotels under its management.

6 hours ago

Airlines

Qantas Pulls Out of Mainland China, CEO Admits Some Flights are ‘Half Full’

Despite being Australia’s national airline, Qantas couldn’t compete effectively with a torrent of competition from Chinese carriers.

Gordon Smith | 7 hours ago

Travel Technology

AI-Powered Travel Updates Will Make Translation Easier

Today's podcast looks at AI-powered travel tools, airlines suing to protect junk fees, and Booking's European challenge.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations for 2024

Cvent’s top meeting destinations and top meetings hotel lists offer a valuable image of where corporate America’s is looking to hold its meetings and events.

10 hours ago

Hotels

How This Thai Resort Hopes to Attract Indian Travelers – India Report

Even as Thailand is a popular travel destination among Indians, most places beyond Bangkok and Phuket remain unexplored. Smaller resorts and businesses now seem to be trying to attract Indian tourists.

Bulbul Dhawan | 14 hours ago