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Online Travel

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Travel Tools

Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tools, the U.S. State Department's new approach to visa wait times, and Australia's new record number of Indian tourists.

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Travel Tools

Skift Meetings

Industry Celebrates Its Purpose in April

Between the PCMA-led Business Events Industry Week and the U.S. Travel-led Global Meetings Industry Day, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate the industry in April

Industry Celebrates Its Purpose in April

Tour Operators

Intrepid Travel Highlights Importance of India For 2030 Strategy— India Report

India is a land of numerous local cultures and experiences, which can substantially enhance Intrepid's offerings for tourists in the country.

Intrepid Travel Highlights Importance of India For 2030 Strategy— India Report

Business Travel

What an Amex GBT-CWT Merger Means For Expedia and Booking.com

As in the planned American Express Global Business Travel Group merger with CWT, many marriages have in-law issues.

What an Amex GBT-CWT Merger Means For Expedia and Booking.com

Tourism

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

The U.S. government is putting more financial resources toward cutting its excessive visa wait times. Let's hope it gets the job done.

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

Cruises

Carnival Estimates Baltimore Bridge Impact on Cruises

Carnival is the first cruise line to note the potential impact of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on the industry. A key port will be temporarily unavailable.

Carnival Estimates Baltimore Bridge Impact on Cruises

Online Travel

Google’s New Travel AI Tools Want to Plan Customer Trips

Google is the among the tech giants investing in a reimagined, AI-powered future of travel planning and booking. How can the smaller companies compete?

Google’s New Travel AI Tools Want to Plan Customer Trips

Hotels

CitizenM Explores Potential Sale as Hotel Chain Seeks Capital

CitizenM is looking for new growth capital. Might it sell to one of the large hotel groups?

CitizenM Explores Potential Sale as Hotel Chain Seeks Capital

Online Travel

India’s Massive Growth in Online Travel: Which Companies Will Lead?

The online travel landscape is poised for dynamic growth as local players strive to maintain their dominance and western OTAs take steps to tap into the opportunity.

India’s Massive Growth in Online Travel: Which Companies Will Lead?

Daily Lodging Report

Cambodia’s Tourism Rebound Strategy Is Focusing on Chinese Visitors

Cambodia’s tourism, rebounding to 82.5% of 2019 levels in 2023, aims to boost Chinese visitation, focusing on initiatives including potential mutual visa-free policies and increased flights.

Tourism

Australia’s Arrivals from India Break New Record — Tourism Chief Talks Strategy

The travel trends to Australia underscore the potential of India's middle class and its young demographic as a major force in shaping future travel trends.

Australia’s Arrivals from India Break New Record — Tourism Chief Talks Strategy