Articles tagged “edreams Odigeo”

Online Travel

Ryanair Is a Missing Piece in eDreams Odigeo’s Subscription Business

eDreams Odigeo's Prime subscription plan seems to be growing at a strong pace despite not offering Europe's largest airline. Could Ryanair and eDreams come to terms? Never say never.

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

Ryanair Is a Missing Piece in eDreams Odigeo’s Subscription Business

Hotels

Global Hotel Dealmaking Is Expected to Boom

Today's podcast looks at global hotel dealmaking, Google's competitive spirit, and Boeing's growing problems.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Global Hotel Dealmaking Is Expected to Boom

Airlines

Google’s Flight Search Changes in Europe Get Thumbs Down from eDreams Odigeo

As the saying goes about changes to the way Google displays flights, the devil will be in the details.

Dennis Schaal | 10 months ago

Google’s Flight Search Changes in Europe Get Thumbs Down from eDreams Odigeo

Airlines

Ryanair and ‘Pirate’ Online Travel Agencies in Skirmish Over Flight Bookings

Booking.com can argue that it doesn't used banned screen-scraping to access Ryanair flights. Meanwhile, Google, "an honest/transparent OTA," can do no wrong in Ryanair's eyes.

Dennis Schaal | 10 months ago

Ryanair and ‘Pirate’ Online Travel Agencies in Skirmish Over Flight Bookings

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Tests AI-Based Experiences and Dining Planner

Tripadvisor's generative AI entry is playing to its strengths — tours and activities, and restaurant reservations. Hotels? Maybe they'll get added later.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Tripadvisor Tests AI-Based Experiences and Dining Planner

Travel Technology

Airbnb, Expedia, Uber: What Top CEOs Are Saying About AI

Generative AI is still in the early stages, but major travel companies are investing in tools that many of them say will be an important part of the future.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Airbnb, Expedia, Uber: What Top CEOs Are Saying About AI

Online Travel

Google Partners with eDreams Odigeo on Generative AI in Travel

We've heard from travel companies partnering with OpenAI to implement generative AI. Now here's one partnering with Google.

Justin Dawes | 2 years ago

Google Partners with eDreams Odigeo on Generative AI in Travel

Online Travel

Expedia’s Vrbo Plays Its Hand in the Shadow of Airbnb

How would Expedia and its Vrbo unit compete in short-term rentals against a juggernaut like Airbnb? Set realistic expectations and play to your strengths.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Expedia’s Vrbo Plays Its Hand in the Shadow of Airbnb

News Blog

Edreams Odigeo Gets Fined in Spain for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Subscriptions

A regional consumer affairs agency in Spain fined eDreams Odigeo $23,300 (24,000 euros) for allegedly duping some consumers into buying the company's much-publicized Prime subscription service. In 2017, eDreams Odiego moved into new offices in Barcelona designed by Vimworks. Source: Vimworks. The General Directorate of Consumer Affairs of the Balearic Islands, which include Mallorca and…

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Spain’s eDreams Odigeo Hones Strategy to Make Its Flight Bookings Habit-Forming

When it comes to out-performing the online travel industry in terms of a post-Covid booking recovery, eDreams Odigeo can claim a top prize. It is plowing revenue back into discounts to make its subscriptions a no-brainer.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Spain’s eDreams Odigeo Hones Strategy to Make Its Flight Bookings Habit-Forming