Articles tagged “travel agents”

Japan has successfully moved from a bucket-list destination to a much more realistic getaway for Indian travelers. What would it take for India to crack Japan’s top five source markets? A little visa-free magic, perhaps?

Today's podcast looks at AI travel agents, Hilton's highest room addition, and Boeing's latest hurdle.

Research firms and the tourism industry are bullish on the potential of India for both domestic and international travel. Credit Ratings agency CRISIL has projected that a record 30 million Indians will travel overseas this year.

Today's podcast looks at the stock market slide, CrowdStrike’s push back, and travel agents and artificial intelligence.

Following pandemic setbacks, ToursByLocals has completed a long-awaited rebrand meant to signal growth.

While the Chinese are spending big once again, they are doing so with a keen eye on their wallets, seeking the best value for their money.

American reintroduced its fares to the channels where travel agencies want to book them, and Isom acknowledged their absence was their biggest "pain point." The airline, too, will be feeling pain for some time.

Cancellations and no-shows for hotel reservations tend to be higher in summertime, which can significantly impact revenue for hotels and travel management companies (TMCs). Slicing and dicing data more granularly leads to better forecasting and may reduce potential revenue losses.

The second installment of “The Data Snap” article series examines an unusual market trend: Hotel rates are on the rise while agency commissions are stabilizing. This shift is driving travel companies to reevaluate which measurements they’re using to forecast revenues.

The Paris-based hotel giant is showering travel advisors with points, perks, and online tools. The goal is to inspire loyalty for bookings of its poshest brands, from Raffles to SLS—all while keeping those pesky online travel agency fees at bay.