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CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
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CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2025
IBS Software provides solutions for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and other travel companies,... Read More
Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
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Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
According to Arival's recent survey, 65% of travelers say experiences play a significant role in... Read More
Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
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Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
By Matthew Parsons | April 1, 2025
OTAs are at risk, as Google appears to be shaking up tours and activities listings, experts warn.... Read More
Industry leaders are committed to sustainability but need more support
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Industry leaders are committed to sustainability but need more support
By Abby Crotty | March 31, 2025
New data from Travalyst highlighted industry leaders' interest in sustainability, as well as their... Read More
Homelike shuts down after 10 years in long-stay business
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Homelike shuts down after 10 years in long-stay business
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2025
Homelike announced $14 million in funding in 2018 and subsequently launched in the Netherlands, Spain... Read More
OTAs lead in superapp innovation as India’s travel market reaches new heights
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OTAs lead in superapp innovation as India’s travel market reaches new heights
By Phocuswright Research | March 31, 2025
India's online travel market is driven by OTAs, which represented 55% of total online gross bookings... Read More
Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools
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Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools
By Abby Crotty | March 27, 2025
Users will soon be able to use a new price tracking feature for hotels via Google Search and turn on... Read More
Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
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Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
By Morgan Hines | March 27, 2025
Wall Street and travel industry analysts weigh in on how factors such as trade wars, economic woes and... Read More
InteleTravel acquires event ticketing platform Tickitto
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InteleTravel acquires event ticketing platform Tickitto
By Abby Crotty | March 25, 2025
InteleTravel said one in 10 travel bookings are related to a live event, concert or sporting event,... Read More
Gaiarooms raises €10M to continue growing its tech-enabled property portfolio
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Gaiarooms raises €10M to continue growing its tech-enabled property portfolio
By Abby Crotty | March 24, 2025
Gaiarooms currently operates in eight Spanish cities with more than 900 units and plans to grow to... Read More
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