Articles tagged “online travel agencies”

Travel has seen numerous advances in artificial intelligence in recent years that have been poised to significantly alter the industry, and here's a rundown of the most notable ones.

Bali's tourism industry already has its fair share of challenges, so the last thing it needs is another issue that could hurt its reputation and future.

Agoda’s Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund holds promise for small businesses in Southeast Asia’s tourism sector, but with greenwashing concerns on the rise, its impact depends on transparency and measurable outcomes

In the briefing today are two reports from last night's Skift Megatrends event in New York alongside reactions to British Airways' loyalty updates.

EaseMyTrip’s push into study tourism and EV manufacturing shows ambition to expand, but the leadership change and financial pressures leave questions about execution. Shareholders will be watching closely.

In major hospitality news, Hyatt is in talks to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, Despegar has agreed to a $1.7 billion buyout by Prosus, and a Skift Research report suggests hotel websites could surpass OTAs by 2030 – or maybe not.

As direct competition from hotels and airlines in the consumer business increases, online travel companies in India are rapidly expanding their presence in the "more profitable" corporate travel segment.

Inbound travel to India is far behind pre-pandemic numbers. By simplifying payments MakeMyTrip's latest feature looks to make travel easier for foreign tourists visiting the country.

Indians find the booking process complicated, a new research shows. Could a superapp be a solution to their problems?

With hotel brands making major strides in customer ownership, it is time to start anticipating when direct bookings will outpace third-party sites.