As the big tech companies reveal what they've been working on in travel, it raises questions about the longevity of small companies that have been working on similar projects.
WhatsApp's evolving suite of services and its impact on businesses demonstrate the platform's potential to reshape customer engagement and service. The future of customer interactions appears increasingly promising.
The fine print would ultimately determine the financial impact of the Digital Markets Act. But the fact that Booking Holdings filed a statement from Booking.com with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about it this week means it believes the repercussions could be material to its operations.
One can make the argument that Travelzoo is embarked on a foolhardy mission to create a metaverse. On the other hand, gamers and Gen Z may have something to the contrary to say about that.
For this weekend's roundup of top travel stories, we look at Google and Meta's earnings, as well as political moves in the U.S. to reduce visa wait times and combat "junk" fees by airlines and hotels.