U.S. travel agency sales at record high in 2024
The 2024 sales grew 4% from 2023 and represent the highest annual total recorded by ARC Jan 20, 2025 U.S. travel agencies saw a surge in demand in December, with…
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China anticipates holiday travel boom driven by longer trips
The annual Spring Festival of 2025 is shaping up to be a long and unique holiday for the Chinese people Jan 20, 2025 According to a joint report by the…
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From destination marketing to destination management
Tourism organizations are rethinking strategies to balance economic benefits with managing overcrowding Jan 20, 2025 Higher visitor fees, cruise ship bans, restrictions on hotels and rentals, and protests like the…
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Hotel food sourcing and preparation ‘unsustainable’
The hospitality sector could cut its food-related carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 by reducing hotel food waste Jan 20, 2025 A new white paper from the World Sustainable Hospitality…
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The year of the AI agent
This year is set to transform possibilities, seamlessly combining groundbreaking innovation with practical solutions that will touch every part of our lives Jan 20, 2025 Generative AI is finally trading…
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How small businesses shape Europe’s hospitality industry
Hospitality SMEs are set to play a key role in Europe’s continued travel industry growth and resilience Jan 17, 2025 Europe’s travel and tourism sector is a dynamic ecosystem driven…
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Start driving more direct bookings through Google
Google allows hotels to add free booking links that display direct rates alongside OTA rates with a link to your booking page Jan 17, 2025 Relying too much on OTAs…
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US vacationers find booking travel stressful
According to a recent YouGov report, more than two-thirds of Americans (70%) find booking a vacation stressful, with air travel being the primary source of stress Jan 17, 2025 The…
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Airbnb is ramping up lobbying to overturn NYC’s rental restrictions
The company spends millions on political campaigns in New York to oppose short-term rental restrictions that cut more than 80% of its listings in the city in one year Jan…
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The hidden battle over hotel pricing with OTAs
Hotels allowing OTAs to undercut their direct rates experience significantly higher pay-per-click (PPC) advertising costs, new research reveals Jan 17, 2025 Hotels often rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) to…
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