Online Travel News

These articles delve into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the online booking landscape, ensuring that industry insiders stay informed and prepared for change. These stories cover essential topics such as the development of innovative booking platforms, the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in personalizing travel options, and the impact of mobile technology on customer behavior. Additionally, the news stories highlight the growing importance of user-generated content and reviews in shaping consumer decisions, and the role of social media in the online travel booking ecosystem. Skift’s stories examine the competitive landscape and offer insights into the successes and challenges faced by major online travel agencies (OTAs), startups, and traditional travel companies transitioning to the digital space.

Online Travel

Viator, GetYourGuide, and Klook Push for Day Tour Dominance: 2024 Outlook

Lots of talk about profitability but very little intention of going public. These are the emerging trends we're keeping an eye on for these three key tours and activities online platforms.

Viator, GetYourGuide, and Klook Push for Day Tour Dominance: 2024 Outlook

Announcements

Skift’s Top 12 Travel Research Reports of 2023

Did you miss some of our Skift Research reports during a busy year? Have no fear! We've gone back and hand-picked our favorite 12 must-read reports for the year.

Skift’s Top 12 Travel Research Reports of 2023

Online Travel

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

The short-term rental sector is growing, but property managers have been having a hard time as supply has outpaced demand.

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

Online Travel

Airbnb Fined for Misleading Australian Consumers

Airbnb will offer compensation worth about $154 per customer. Remember, Airbnb: That's $230 in Australian dollars.

Airbnb Fined for Misleading Australian Consumers

Online Travel

EbixCash Says Parent Company’s Bankruptcy Won’t Affect Operations

While it's business as usual for EbixCash, it remains to seen if this will further delay the company's IPO launch.

EbixCash Says Parent Company’s Bankruptcy Won’t Affect Operations

Online Travel

Vietnam Was Most Googled Tourist Destination for Indians in 2023: India Report

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, this renewed enthusiasm for global exploration signifies a triumphant comeback for travel enthusiasts.

Vietnam Was Most Googled Tourist Destination for Indians in 2023: India Report

News Blog

India’s TBO Acquires Booking Platform Jumbonline

TBO has acquired Jumbonline, an online booking system by Jump Tours Group. TBO Co-Founder Gaurav Bhatnagar made the announcement on LinkedIn on Monday. Based in India, TBO.com is a travel distribution platform. Jumbonline is a Spain-headquartered distribution platform for wholesalers and tour operators. Under the acquisition, TBO will have access to Jumbonline’s content, technology, clients,…

Media and PR

Trivago Ad Campaign Replaces 20 Actors With Just 1 Supported by AI

It's ironic that one of the first reported instances of AI taking jobs in the travel industry revolves around Trivago displacing a couple of dozen pitchmen and pitchwomen around the world.

Trivago Ad Campaign Replaces 20 Actors With Just 1 Supported by AI

Online Travel

EaseMyTrip Sees Festive Season Surge: India Report

The surge in bookings signifies growing consumer enthusiasm for festive travel plans as the industry continues its recovery.

EaseMyTrip Sees Festive Season Surge: India Report

News Blog

Despegar Ups Its Full-Year 2023 Guidance Based on Travel Strength in Latin America

Argentina-based Despegar raised its full-year 2023 guidance for both profits and revenue based on what it said were operational improvements and strength in the Latin American markets it serves. CEO Despegar Damián Scokin is shown hosting an all-employee meeting in Buenos Aires in December 2019. Source: Despegar "Accordingly, we are raising our 2023 Adjusted EBITDA…