Articles tagged “getyourguide”

Experiences

Hello, Amazon — Online Travel Is Harder Than It Looks

In the school of online travel hard knocks, new entrants have learned that barriers to entry can be substantial. Amazon, Google, and Airbnb should realize that the devil is in the details, and the complexities.
Business Travel

Google Quietly Debuts Game-Changing Tours and Activities Advertising Product

While many travel companies are struggling to survive, Google has the resources to keep innovating and rolling out new products despite the travel advertising downturn. As with flights and hotels, Google's new tours and activities advertising business will have a far-reaching impact — unless regulators step in.
Online Travel

Google Made Advertising Concessions to Travel Partners But They're Still Angry

Google's travel ad chief said companies that aren't seeing enough advertising benefits with Google probably shouldn't spend as much as they are. Few big travel companies would drop out of Google knowing it might sabotage their businesses, but probably an increasing number are desperate for alternatives.
Online Travel

Travel Companies Are Hiring Despite Epic Job Losses

Amidst the carnage, there are job openings in the travel industry. However, many of the opportunities won't get rank-and-file restaurant or hospitality workers back collecting paychecks and benefits anytime soon.