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Goa is seeking to reinvent itself as a year-round destination. Its partnership first with MakeMyTrip and now Agoda is a step towards being known for more than just its beaches.

Advertising in travel metasearch used to be near the top of the list for online travel agencies and hotels. But then along came Google Hotels, YouTube, and TikTok, as well as hotel and online travel agency loyalty programs to deflate the value proposition.

We're not entirely sure if this is Dhoni's grand finale in the Indian Premier League cricket scene, but one thing's clear — Captain Cool is making his debut innings with Cleartrip!

The leaders of MakeMyTrip and Yatra Online advocate for a keep-your-head-down approach: understanding India's latest travelers, focusing on customer retention, and embracing the digital landscape without being bogged down by competitors.

As in the planned American Express Global Business Travel Group merger with CWT, many marriages have in-law issues.

Today's podcast looks at a corporate travel mega merger, Boeing's C-suite shuffle, and Booking.com's sustainability retreat.

Booking.com's Travel Sustainable program ran into a regulatory buzzsaw.

Booking and Expedia now face slower growth, stiffer competition and increased pressure on profit margins. 

Booking.com and Expedia know they have to get out there and market where their potential customers are. In this case, millions are on TikTok.

The golden era of Booking and Expedia is facing challenges of slowing growth and increased competition, prompting a fierce battle for market share through innovation and expansion efforts amid a changing landscape.