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Online Travel News

These articles delve into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the online booking landscape, ensuring that industry insiders stay informed and prepared for change. These stories cover essential topics such as the development of innovative booking platforms, the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in personalizing travel options, and the impact of mobile technology on customer behavior. Additionally, the news stories highlight the growing importance of user-generated content and reviews in shaping consumer decisions, and the role of social media in the online travel booking ecosystem. Skift’s stories examine the competitive landscape and offer insights into the successes and challenges faced by major online travel agencies (OTAs), startups, and traditional travel companies transitioning to the digital space.

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Oyo India CEO and Europe Head Quit to Start Own Ventures

Ankit Gupta, the India CEO of hospitality technology platform Oyo, and Mandar Vaidya, the head of Oyo's European operations, will both be moving on from the company. "Ankit Gupta and Mandar Vaidya moved on from their roles six months ago in March 2023. We are proud of their achievements at Oyo and are thankful for…

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Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless.

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

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Travel Rewards Booking Startup Point.Me Raises $10 Million

Helping travel reward programs and consumers make the most of unredeemed points could be easy pickings, noting that $30 billion in rewards go unused each year — signaling a need for the mechanics of loyalty to evolve.

Travel Rewards Booking Startup Point.Me Raises $10 Million

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European Commission Will Block Booking’s Acquisition of eTraveli

If the European Commission's decision isn't overturned, one implication may be that Booking.com would be precluded in practice from making major acquisitions. Period.

European Commission Will Block Booking’s Acquisition of eTraveli

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Turo Saw Rise in Electric Vehicle Demand Over Summer

Turo, the peer-to-peer car rental startup, has seen an uptick in electric vehicle use for summer road trips. The platform's "electric" filter saw a 139% increase in use during listing searches, according to Turo's Chief Data Officer, Albert Mangahas who confirmed Turo guests made summer bookings in 2,700 different cities and towns for travel between June 1 and…

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You Can Still Book Some Flights on Google – For Now

If Google wants to build its flight price guarantee, it has the challenge that it always had with Book on Google — find airlines content to having their customers get into the Google habit.

You Can Still Book Some Flights on Google – For Now

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American Airlines Sues Skiplagged, Alleging False Savings Promises and Deceptive Practices

How long will it be before American Airlines' flight content gets removed from Skiplagged? Hint: Southwest sued and its flights are gone.

American Airlines Sues Skiplagged, Alleging False Savings Promises and Deceptive Practices

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Tripadvisor’s Inflection Point: Viator Surpasses Hotels

Tripadvisor sees itself increasingly relying on a fast-growing but profit-challenged Viator, and a hotel metasearch business that big advertisers are less committed to than in the past. Tough stuff.

Tripadvisor’s Inflection Point: Viator Surpasses Hotels

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Booking.com Highlights its Short-Term Rental Strategy in India

Investing in the country's alternative accommodations is a timely bet, especially with the pandemic speeding up the adoption of this segment.

Booking.com Highlights its Short-Term Rental Strategy in India

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Despegar Is Opening Stores in Brazil and Argentina

You probably won't see many credit card machines at Despegar's stores or booths in Argentina. But you will see travelers with cash.

Despegar Is Opening Stores in Brazil and Argentina