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Booking Holdings: How It’s Using AI at its 5 Biggest Brands

Glenn Fogel recognizes that generative AI is still young — and full of bugs — but there's no time to experiment like the present.

Booking Holdings: How It’s Using AI at its 5 Biggest Brands

Airlines

Air France Reveals How Much Money it Lost From the Olympics

For Air France, Paris 2024 is a marathon rather than a sprint. The financial impact of a one-off 'hosting hit' should be comfortably absorbed by longer term benefits for the brand.

Air France Reveals How Much Money it Lost From the Olympics

Tourism

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

China’s visa-waiver list has a clear message: it’s rolling out the welcome mat for high-spending, long-staying European travelers. It's a smart move to capture more of Europe’s thriving outbound tourism market to give China’s tourism sector a fresh boost.

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

Tourism

Thailand Is Now Visa-Free for Indians ‘Until Further Notice’ – India Report

As Indians look for destinations to travel to in the upcoming winter season, the visa waiver extension is likely to benefit Thailand.

Thailand Is Now Visa-Free for Indians ‘Until Further Notice’ – India Report

Experiences

Tripadvisor Is Still Considering ‘Strategic Alternatives’

Tripadvisor officials are doing their jobs in that they are trying to grow the company in the event no strategic transaction takes place. But eventually there has to be one.

Tripadvisor Is Still Considering ‘Strategic Alternatives’

Online Travel

Trivago Demands Higher Compensation From Smaller Advertisers

It's been a tough run for Trivago in the Google Hotels era. No one ever said the metasearch business would be easy.

Trivago Demands Higher Compensation From Smaller Advertisers

Airlines

Ben Baldanza, the Transformative Former CEO of Spirit Airlines, Dies at 62

Ben Baldanza, who pioneered the modern ultra-low-cost business model in the U.S. and turned Spirit into one of the most profitable airlines, has died following a battle with ALS.

Ben Baldanza, the Transformative Former CEO of Spirit Airlines, Dies at 62

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Hopes Esports Olympics Will Kickstart Gaming Tourism

Saudi Arabia just finished with its gaming 'World Cup'. Next is the gaming 'Olympics'.

Saudi Arabia Hopes Esports Olympics Will Kickstart Gaming Tourism

Airlines

CO2 Setback as Emissions on UK-Japan Air Routes Surge by 21%

Everyone knows that flying between Europe and Japan takes longer than it used to, but the environmental impact can feel less defined. This fascinating new data quantifies the extra CO2 for re-routed flights.

CO2 Setback as Emissions on UK-Japan Air Routes Surge by 21%

Hotels

Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Are the Future of Travel

From a rising middle class to an aging population, the most powerful leaders in hospitality agree demographics are key.

Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Are the Future of Travel

Airlines

Iberia Makes History With First Airbus A321XLR Passenger Flight

Don't be fooled by the modest nature of the A321XLR's Madrid to Paris debut - this plane can fly seriously far with incredible efficiency. Get ready for it to shake-up route networks worldwide.

Iberia Makes History With First Airbus A321XLR Passenger Flight