Articles tagged “google”

Tourism

TikTok Is Coming for Travel

Today's podcast looks at the power of Tiktok travel, United's pilot pause, and the Digital Markets Act's effects on Google.

TikTok Is Coming for Travel

Online Travel

See Why Google’s Competitors Think It’s Violating Europe’s Digital Markets Act

As with privacy concerns, the European Union is ahead of the U.S. when it comes to regulating digital platforms such as Google. European online travel companies aren't satisfied with Google's changes — but hotels think they go too far.

See Why Google’s Competitors Think It’s Violating Europe’s Digital Markets Act

Tourism

Ex-Google Marketer Takes Tourism Ireland’s Top Job

Google is a key pillar in destination marketing. So it's interesting that Ireland tapped one of the tech giant's execs to be the new leader of its tourism strategy.

Ex-Google Marketer Takes Tourism Ireland’s Top Job

Online Travel

Latin America’s Despegar Opens Travel Agencies to Get Travelers to Book Online

If you work for an online travel agency and suggested it open brick-and-mortar stores to bring customers online, you would get very quizzical looks, at the least. Let's see if it works in Argentina and Brazil for Despegar/Decolar.

Latin America’s Despegar Opens Travel Agencies to Get Travelers to Book Online

Online Travel

Airbnb and AI: Brian Chesky Sees New Verticals — Like Amazon and Apple

No, Brian Chesky isn't necessarily talking about launching flights on Airbnb when he refers to becoming a "cross-vertical company." Google Flights, relax.

Airbnb and AI: Brian Chesky Sees New Verticals — Like Amazon and Apple

Online Travel

Trivago’s AI-Powered Ad Campaign Gets Mixed Global Reaction

The new Trivago ads tend to be one-size fits all, except for languages, and may be too generic to be effective in some parts of the world. Trivago will likely scrap them or adapt them until they resonate.

Trivago’s AI-Powered Ad Campaign Gets Mixed Global Reaction

Airlines

Google’s Flight Search Changes in Europe Get Thumbs Down from eDreams Odigeo

As the saying goes about changes to the way Google displays flights, the devil will be in the details.

Google’s Flight Search Changes in Europe Get Thumbs Down from eDreams Odigeo

Travel Technology

Six Flags Adding AI and Metaverse in Partnership With Google

Visitors don't necessarily think of advanced AI and extended reality when they book an amusement park trip, but Six Flags is trying to change that.

Six Flags Adding AI and Metaverse in Partnership With Google

Tour Operators

Viator Bets on Boosting Brand Awareness in Experiences Market

Viator is one of the most prominent players in selling tours and activities online. Still, most consumers remain unaware of its extensive offering, underscoring the opportunity for the experience economy in 2024.

Viator Bets on Boosting Brand Awareness in Experiences Market

Airlines

Ryanair and ‘Pirate’ Online Travel Agencies in Skirmish Over Flight Bookings

Booking.com can argue that it doesn't used banned screen-scraping to access Ryanair flights. Meanwhile, Google, "an honest/transparent OTA," can do no wrong in Ryanair's eyes.

Ryanair and ‘Pirate’ Online Travel Agencies in Skirmish Over Flight Bookings