Articles tagged “google”

Hotels

First Flights, Now the Travalyst Climate Coalition Turns to Hospitality Data

Travalyst's challenge in hospitality will be in trying to make itself a leader in sustainability measurement. This will be a tougher sell than flights.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

First Flights, Now the Travalyst Climate Coalition Turns to Hospitality Data

Podcasts

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Today's podcast looks at Google Wallet's latest rollout, labor controversy in New York City's hotels, and the rebound of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Travel Technology

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet

Google is making a big step toward a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. And it beat competitor Apple in announcing plans to enable a digital passport.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet

Online Travel

Skift Power Rankings: Sundar Pichai

When Pichai’s Google changes an algorithm or advertising feature, it reverberates throughout the travel industry. Just ask Expedia, Tripadvisor, Kayak and Yelp.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Skift Power Rankings: Sundar Pichai

Online Travel

Marketing Wars: Booking vs. Expedia – Who Spends Smarter?

In 2023, Booking and Expedia spent a combined $13 billion on marketing, with Booking demonstrating better efficiency and global reach. While both still invest heavily in Google, they're shifting towards alternative marketing strategies like price discounting and B2B channels.

Pranavi Agarwal | 2 months ago

Marketing Wars: Booking vs. Expedia – Who Spends Smarter?

Travel Technology

Oneworld Builds AI Flight Booking Tool with Google and Former IBM Exec

Carrie Tharp, vice president of strategic industries for Google Cloud, said in April to expect a lot more AI projects in travel. Here's another.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Oneworld Builds AI Flight Booking Tool with Google and Former IBM Exec

Online Travel

Tripadvisor’s Flagship Brand Saw Revenue Decline Accelerate With Google Search Changes a Factor

Tripadvisor's flagship brand is declining, so that's why it's focusing on the next iteration of the company.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Tripadvisor’s Flagship Brand Saw Revenue Decline Accelerate With Google Search Changes a Factor

Online Travel

Federal Judge Rules Google Is a Monopolist, Stifles Search Engine Competition

Booking Holdings and Expedia spend billions of dollars each year to have their websites prioritized within Google search results pages, so any overcharging would hit them hard.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Federal Judge Rules Google Is a Monopolist, Stifles Search Engine Competition

Airlines

Kayak Can Now Show Southwest Flights – Finally

One of the key remaining questions is whether Southwest will start offering its flights for bookings on online travel agencies. The betting here is that Southwest won't allow Expedia or Priceline to get on board.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Kayak Can Now Show Southwest Flights – Finally

Online Travel

Trivago to Focus on Resolving User ‘Irritation’ With Metasearch

Would Priceline or other big travel advertisers want a co-branded booking experience with Trivago to increase bookings? Maybe, but these advertisers would likely spar with Trivago on the details of the co-branding.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Trivago to Focus on Resolving User ‘Irritation’ With Metasearch