Travelers Don’t Care If It’s AI or Human — They Just Want the Answer Now
Asia's travel platforms are focused on providing the right answer fast. That may or may not require a human.
Trip.com, H World Share the Limits of Their China Playbook Abroad
Asia's travel giants can scale globally. First they have to decide which parts of the China playbook get left behind.
How the U.S. Tourism Slump Is Hitting Short-Term Rentals: Exclusive
Headline tourism numbers undersell how hard the international slowdown is hitting U.S. vacation rentals.
Virgin Voyages Gave 1,100 TikTokers a Free Cruise. Here Are the Results
Cruise marketing has long leaned on glossy brochures and TV spots. Virgin Voyages is turning its focus to bookings stemming from someone's For You page.
World Cup Travelers Got a Warning About Trump’s Policies. That’s Bad for Business.
The travel advisory has received pushback from the White House and U.S. Travel Association.
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The World Cup’s $150 Train Ride ⚽
It’s not just seat prices that are squeezing fans.
TUI Downgrades Outlook, Reports Softer Bookings From Iran War
TUI went from reporting record EBIT to suspending revenue guidance as conflict in the Middle East disrupts travel plans.
World Cup Travelers Squeezed By More Than Just Ticket Prices
It’s more than just ticket prices that soccer fans will be paying up for at this year’s World Cup. Hotel taxes and transportation costs are just some of the ways organizers and hosts are squeezing money out of spectators.
Intrepid Buys French Tour Operator Altaï — Its Biggest Acquisition Yet: Exclusive
Intrepid’s CEO said the adventure tour operator isn't done with its European expansion plans.
Train Ticket to New Jersey World Cup to cost $150. That’s Up from $12.90.
With buses, trains, and parking prices soaring, some World Cup ticket holders will be hard-pressed to find a cheap trip to the stadium.