Online Travel News

Here’s what’s latest in online travel news, focusing on key trends, technologies, and strategies influencing the booking landscape.

Discover the latest developments in booking platforms, the transformative role of AI and machine learning in creating personalized travel experiences, and the profound impact of mobile technology on consumer behavior.

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Highlighted topics include the growing role of user-generated content and reviews, as well as the impact of social media on online travel bookings.

Skift’s online travel news offers essential insights, exploring the competitive landscape, including the successes and challenges faced by major online travel agencies (OTAs), emerging startups, and established travel companies evolving in the digital age.

Keep up with the ever-evolving online travel market and its implications for both industry professionals and consumers.

Airlines

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary: eDreams CEO Is ‘Spoofing His Shareholders’

Expedia, eTraveli Group, lastminute.com, Kiwi, loveholidays.com and Omio have authorized access to Ryanair flights. eDreams Odigeo is missing in action — and it hurts.

Dennis Schaal | 1 day ago

Online Travel

Expedia CEO Defends B2B Partnerships as ‘Incremental’ to Consumer Businesses

Expedia's B2B business has penetrated international markets through partnerships that its consumer businesses have been unable to reach. Competitors are watching and are trying a similar tack.

Dennis Schaal | 3 days ago

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Glenn Fogel

Fogel was the deals guy who helped construct an online travel powerhouse. Now he runs it, and Booking Holdings is expanding its product lines and global footprint.

Dennis Schaal | 4 days ago

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Jane Jie Sun

Jane Sun has helped take Trip.com from a domestic hotel booking site to China’s leading online travel platform.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 days ago

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Dara Khosrowshahi

He helped build Expedia. And now he’s trying to expand Uber from a ridesharing app into a booking platform for multiple types of travel.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Sundar Pichai

When Pichai’s Google changes an algorithm or advertising feature, it reverberates throughout the travel industry. Just ask Expedia, Tripadvisor, Kayak and Yelp.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Ariane Gorin

Gorin distinguished herself by leading Expedia’s key business to business segment. Now, as CEO, Gorin’s in the early days of running the whole show.

Dennis Schaal | 4 days ago

Online Travel

The Shifting Landscape of Travel Bookings: Skift Research

Direct bookings surge as travelers prefer supplier websites over OTAs. This means OTAs will need to innovate to stay competitive.

Varsha Arora | 4 days ago

Online Travel

Yatra Expands Corporate Travel Footprint with Acquisition of Globe Travels

Yatra’s acquisition of a corporate travel company highlights its shift towards the more profitable business travel market, especially as competition heats up in the consumer travel space. With consumer revenue dropping, Yatra is doubling down on corporate clients.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 days ago

Airlines

The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies

Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago