TripAdvisor Bets on Activities and 8 Other Digital Trends This Week
Sarah Enelow
May 19th, 2018 at 1:30 PM EDT
Skift Take
Once again this week we heard of the mighty potential of tours and activities, this time from TripAdvisor CEO Stephen Kaufer. Meanwhile, personalization continues to be a theme on the minds of many travel executives these days.
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>>The tours and activities sector is not hotels 2.0. It's a massive business opportunity, though. TripAdvisor CEO Stephen Kaufer estimated it will be about half the size of the hotel sector, with similar take rates. That's indeed very substantial: TripAdvisor CEO Doubles Estimate of Attractions Business to $2 Billion
>>Priceline showed up with a new brand and better partner access last week, which should please those who use the Points International network: Priceline Deal Means Clo
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