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UK: Spending with travel agents continues to grow

According to the Barclays UK Year End Consumer Spend Report, consumer spending with travel agents increased by 7.5% year on year Jan 7, 2025 Agents experienced the highest year-on-year growth…

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Tripadvisor pays $435 million to simplify ownership

The struggling travel site is looking for more flexibility and a wider range of potential deals Jan 7, 2025 Tripadvisor will acquire Liberty TripAdvisor, a holding company from John Malone’s…

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Despegar has been acquired

Prosus, a technology investment firm based in the Netherlands, is acquiring Latin America-based online travel agency Despegar for $1.7 billion in an all-cash deal Jan 7, 2025 Prosus said the…

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Travel trends 2025: Budget, luxury, digital, personalized

A new report highlights low-cost innovation, premiumization, online travel and apps, and personalization as the key themes that will shape the travel and tourism sector in 2025 Jan 7, 2025…

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Beyond overtourism: Moving from traveler shaming to systemic solutions

Climate-conscious travel doesn’t mean giving up travel; it means reimagining and transforming it Jan 7, 2025 For too long, the tourism industry has focused on individual responsibility to address climate…

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How the rich are redefining luxury travel

A majority of travelers across generations say that the top reason they plan to travel in 2024 will be to rest and recharge Jan 7, 2025 From Instagrammable hotels to…

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Exit plan

Hi there, It’s that time of year again—family gatherings, festive chaos, and the occasional need for a tactical retreat (especially when the board games get too competitive). Last year, we…

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