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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.

Online Travel

Expedia Sees Tech Grunt Work Paying Off in 2023

Corporate turnarounds aren't pretty, and require fortitude. Expedia expects big things in 2023, but Vrbo's tech migration will be part of the ongoing challenge.
Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago
Hotels

Q&A: Why You Should Put Payments at the Heart of Your Hospitality Tech Stack

Implementing the jumble of tools and services needed to raise the bar on the guest experience can feel like untangling spaghetti. A unified platform centered on payments can not only streamline hospitality technology, it can also power data-driven insights that save time, improve operations, reinforce loyalty, and boost revenue.
Planet + Skift | 2 years ago
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Business Travel

New Report: The Tipping Point for Travel Loyalty in 2023

In order to meet new consumer expectations, travel loyalty programs must evolve with a new value proposition built around the booking experience, sustainability, personalization, and payment technology. iSeatz’s new report explores this “Tipping Point for Travel Loyalty in 2023” to help loyalty providers uncover new revenue opportunities.
iSeatz + Skift | 2 years ago
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Online Travel

Fora Targets the Travel Agent Skills Gap

Fora touts itself as a modern travel agency giving individuals, even those with zero experience, the opportunity to become a travel advisor while keeping their day job. But the potential risk has seen it up its game from a free-to-join model to a quarterly subscription offering, with in-house tech, tools and advanced training.
Selene Brophy | 2 years ago