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Booking Holdings Sees Modest ‘Connected Trip’ Gains – But It’s Likely Still Years Away

There's a newish metric for Booking.com, namely "connected transactions." Given the state of competition and other obstacles, the so-called connected trip is light years away.

Dennis Schaal | 39 mins ago

Online Travel

Expedia Bosses Say Vrbo Will Drag 2024 Growth

Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13.

Sean O'Neill | 1 hour ago

Daily Lodging Report

Host Hotels and Summit Hotels Post Better Than Expected Earnings

Host Hotels reported solid first-quarter earnings exceeding expectations, while Summit Hotels also outperformed with significant margin expansion.

2 hours ago

Airlines

Frontier CEO Says Airlines Don’t Have the Tech to Comply With Refund and Junk Fee Rules

Frontier CEO Barry Biffle is the latest airline executive to voice some concerns about the feasibility of the Biden administration's latest rule on refunds and junk fees.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 hours ago

Airlines

The Fight Over Airport Facial Recognition: Senators Clash With U.S. Travel

Over a dozen lawmakers have vocalized opposition to the adoption of facial recognization technology at U.S. airports.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 hours ago

Airlines

Is Air India’s A350 Dubai Debut a Warning Shot to Emirates?

By bringing its new flagship plane to Dubai, Air India is making a statement of intent about its global ambitions.

Gordon Smith | 9 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Minor Aims to Add 50 Hotels in India

Minor Hotels plans to open 50 new hotels in India over the next decade, focusing on luxury and upscale segments, while targeting specific opportunities in wellness, lifestyle, and historic venues, and emphasizing partnership-based management.

9 hours ago

Hotels

Minor Hotels’ India Roadmap: From 1 to 50 Properties in 10 Years

There’s nothing small scale about Minor Hotel’s ambitions for India as it plans to conquer the country's hospitality scene, one grand property at a time.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 hours ago

Mergers and Acquisitions

Guesty, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Acquires Rentals United

The short-term rental space is fragmented to the hilt. We'll probably see more channel managers like Rentals United consolidating or seeing their businesses dry up.

Dennis Schaal | 12 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Destination Brief: Detroit’s Tech-Driven Revolution Raises the Bar for Meetings

Detroit has a solid reputation as the center of the U.S. automotive industry, but did you know that it's also a leader across multiple high-tech sectors, including electric vehicles? Thanks to these advancements and top-notch meetings infrastructure, Detroit is emerging as a top contender for conferences and business events of all kinds.

13 hours ago

Travel Technology

Tech Company Travelsoft Buys 90-Year-Old Travel Publication L’Echo. CEO Explains Why

It's not every day that a travel tech company buys a media and events business, but the tech CEO said the deal is part of a long-term strategy.

Justin Dawes | 17 hours ago