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Travel Technology

Google Takes Next Step in AI Trip Planning

Google is fully in its Gemini era. That’s what executives repeated as they showcased how AI pulls information from across its products to create detailed trip plans and more.

Justin Dawes | 13 mins ago

Skift Meetings

Here’s Why the Skift Meetings Awards Should be Top of Your Business Development List

Entering an award program can sometimes seem like a big undertaking, but take it from us, the benefits can be huge.

2 hours ago

Online Travel

Expedia’s New CEO: Fixing Vrbo, Loyalty, and the Outlook For International Growth

Expedia Group's new CEO, Ariane Gorin, wants to build a great product and accelerate growth. The rest would take care of itself.

Dennis Schaal | 4 hours ago

Travel Technology

Meta Wants You to Use VR While Flying

The Meta Quest virtual reality headset was designed for the ground, but a new update makes them useable while flying. Now, the company is pushing them as an in-flight entertainment option.

Justin Dawes | 5 hours ago

Tourism

Exploring the Rise of Day Tours and Experiences in Travel: New Skift Research

Day tours are a common yet growing trend, highlighting the need for diverse, immersive experiences offered at competitive prices to attract customers.

Varsha Arora, Skift Research | 7 hours ago

Skift Research

U.S. Travel Trends Q1 2024: Exploring Day Tours and Experiences

Day tours are a common yet growing trend, highlighting the need for diverse, immersive experiences offered at competitive prices to attract customers.

7 hours ago

Hotels

Wyndham Adds All-Inclusive Resorts in Franchise Brand Deal

Surf's up. The partnership will add nine Decameron properties across Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica to Wyndham's portfolio, bringing its total all-inclusive offerings to more than 50 resorts worldwide.

Sean O'Neill | 8 hours ago

Tourism

Longer Trips in Cheaper Destinations — And Why Albania Is Getting So Popular

Travelers are still booking flights despite inflation. Where some of those flights are headed may be different, though.

Elizabeth Casolo | 8 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Star Asia Group Buys Japanese Hotel Operator Minacia

After the acquisition of Minacia, Star Asia will have an additional 5,100+ rooms from 39 limited service hotels under its management.

10 hours ago

Airlines

Qantas Pulls Out of Mainland China, CEO Admits Some Flights are ‘Half Full’

Despite being Australia’s national airline, Qantas couldn’t compete effectively with a torrent of competition from Chinese carriers.

Gordon Smith | 11 hours ago

Travel Technology

AI-Powered Travel Updates Will Make Translation Easier

Today's podcast looks at AI-powered travel tools, airlines suing to protect junk fees, and Booking's European challenge.

Rashaad Jorden | 14 hours ago