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Uber is adding new features, some temporary, to take advantage of increased tourists in Paris for the Olympics starting later this month.
Justin Dawes | 4 mins ago
Tourism
In the fiercely competitive tourism landscape, where every destination is racing to attract more visitors, Thailand knows it has to move quickly and decisively. That's why it's no surprise the country is already set with its tourism strategy for 2025, looking to get ahead of the curve.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 26 mins ago
Airlines
Air India's merger with Vistara is expected to be completed next year. With this, the merged entity would become India's largest international carrier and second-largest domestic airline.
Bulbul Dhawan | 7 hours ago
Travel Technology
Amadeus is working on several generative AI pilots in partnership with Microsoft.
Justin Dawes | 13 hours ago
Short-Term Rentals
Discount travel sites tend to do well during times when vacation rentals and hotels aren't selling well on more traditional travel sites. Expedia/Vrbo's deal with Whimstay may reflect those market dynamics.
Dennis Schaal | 13 hours ago
Daily Lodging Report
Marriott unveils renovations at Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown and new Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, while Kimpton celebrates the grand opening of its first hotel in Budapest.
14 hours ago
Hotels
Blue-collar workers need more places to sleep while traveling for jobs. That's because the U.S. government wants to fix bridges and other infrastructure, while Amazon and other tech giants want to build data centers to support AI usage. Hotel companies stand to gain.
Sean O'Neill | 15 hours ago
The travel industry has been counting on the return of visitors from China. But getting back to 2019 levels is taking much longer than expected.
Christiana Sciaudone, Skift | 17 hours ago
Skift Meetings
Australia's incredible scenery, boom in state-of-the-art meeting venues and accommodation, and commitment to sustainability have placed it top of mind for incentive trip and association meeting planners.
19 hours ago
Viator's "Regret Less. Do More." campaign uses data-driven insights and highlights travel planning pitfalls.
Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 22 hours ago
Sri Lankan billionaire Dhammika Perera plans to open two luxury hotels, a JW Marriott in Negombo and a Ritz-Carlton in Mirissa, by the end of 2025 after delays due to economic downturn.
22 hours ago