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OTAs still offer different hotel rates on laptops and mobiles

Booking.com, Expedia and Hotels.com often charge more if you book on a computer instead of your phone Jul 25, 2024 It’s little-known that Booking.com, Expedia and Hotels.com offer mobile-only discounts…

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Opportunities for travel marketers now that cookies are here to stay

Travel marketers no longer need to radically reinvent their advertising strategies to remain competitive in the marketplace Jul 25, 2024 The current recommendation is to continue building your first-party data…

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American Airlines profits sink

American’s profits declined 46% in the second quarter as it reels from a controversial direct selling strategy and an imbalance in domestic seats Jul 25, 2024 CEO Robert Isom attributed…

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Ryanair wins Booking.com ‘screen scraper’ case

A U.S. court ruled that Booking.com violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by accessing part of Ryanair’s website without permission Jul 25, 2024 Ryanair has been embroiled in a…

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Hotel revenue managers still seeking predictability

With travel segments recovering at different paces, it’s a challenge for revenue managers to dig in and forecast the future Jul 25, 2024 Speaking at HSMAI’s Commercial Strategy Conference, Erica…

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Apple Maps now available in public beta on the web

Apple Maps has entered the web mapping arena, positioning itself directly against Google Maps, a longtime leader in web mapping Jul 25, 2024 The web version of Apple Maps mirrors…

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