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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.

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Airbnb, Google and Agoda Hint at Upcoming Search and Fintech Features

Airbnb needs to provide more information to guests about hosts, and making them more searchable would be an improvement. The fear, though, is that such information would make it easier for guests to book directly with hosts and bypass Airbnb.
Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago
Rokt Roundtable Recap Article
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Skift Global Forum Roundtable: The Future of Loyalty, Ancillaries, and Personalization

At an invite-only session from Skift Global Forum 2022, Holly Aresty, deputy chief commercial officer at Rokt, and Wouter Geerts, director of research at Skift, led a roundtable discussion about how changing customer expectations are reshaping ecommerce transactions and redefining the concept of brand loyalty.
Rokt + Skift | 2 years ago
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Skift Global Forum Video: High-Touch Service in an Era of Change

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2022, we hear from Audrey Hendley, president of American Express Travel, about how the company is tailoring its services to capitalize on the latest travel trends while continuing to build trust with customers.
American Express + Skift | 2 years ago
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SoftBank Slashed Oyo Valuation 20 Percent

SoftBank Group has reportedly cut the valuation of Indian hotel-booking platform Oyo by more than 20 percent, Bloomberg reported on Thursday quoting people familiar with the matter.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago