Airbnb Deploys Translation Engine to Let Guests See Reviews in 60 Languages
Airbnb has just announced the expansion of its automatic translation service, Translation Engine, to reviews of rentals and hosts.
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Calling Booking.com a Gatekeeper Wouldn’t Have the Impact European Regulators Expect
The European Commission found that banning certain rate parity provisions impacted competition minimally. Therefore, perhaps designating Booking.com a "gatekeeper," were it to happen, wouldn't be the end of online travel as we know it.
Tripadvisor’s New Categories for Business Listings
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at TripAdvisor’s new business listings, Cambodia’s digital tourism push, and Hopper’s deal with JetBlue.
Hopper Fills a Gap With JetBlue Partnership
The partnership enables JetBlue to do business with a younger clientele, particularly beyond the U.S. East Coast. Hopper filled a gaping hole in its airline lineup.
Tripadvisor Begins Letting U.S. and Canadian Hotels and Restaurants Self-Identify as Woman- Or Black-Owned and More
Tripadvisor began letting some hotels in the U.S. and Canada self-identify in their business listings if they are woman-owned, Black-owned, or Asian-owned, for example.
Yatra CEO Says an India IPO Will Help Finance Future Acquisitions
A listing on the Indian bourses for Nasdaq-listed Yatra would also help the online travel agency to partner with companies who may not have been comfortable with an overseas structure.
Google Will No Longer Be a Place to Book Travel as Fewer Travelers Were Using It
Google announced it will shut Book on Google for flights for users outside the U.S. at the end of September, and told Skift it will likewise end the feature in…
Google Flights Changes to Emissions Calculations Stir Controversy
Google didn't bow to airline pressure on this one, nor is it trying to greenwash. Instead, Google is trying to get the data right on the non-CO2 climate impact of flights.