Tripadvisor wants tourists to test drive reality in metaverse - Despite skepticism from some experts, some travel companies still view the metaverse as a potential marketing tool.

Jan 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Expedia increases investment in travel advisors - The OTA sees a lot of potential in it's Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) that serves travel advisors.

Jan 3, 2024 • Hospitality

OTAs are back and stronger than ever in 2023 - Latest data confirms a robust OTA resurgence, with top revenue platforms dominating the market and regional Asian OTAs gaining popularity.

Dec 21, 2023 • Hospitality

Expedia wants to cut Google out of trip planning process - The OTA wants to get people to start their travel search on its site with AI instead of using an external search engine.

Dec 19, 2023 • Hospitality

Cloudbeds connects with Hopper - Cloudbeds strengthens its distribution capabilities with direct integration to Hopper, a leading mobile-first OTA.

Dec 19, 2023 • Hospitality

Sabre details future lodging distribution strategy - The company called lodging distribution a "significant focus and expected growth area" for the travel technology company.

Dec 19, 2023 • Hospitality

Airbnb to pay Italy €576m to settle tax dispute - The amount relates to money the company had failed to collect in income taxes owed by people who rented out properties on its platform.

Dec 14, 2023 • Hospitality

Travel agents ‘key’ as Pacific Asia market recovers - In its new PATA Patterns 2024 trend report, the association highlights the essential role of travel agents.

Dec 13, 2023 • Hospitality