Booking.com shares progress on AI initiatives
Booking.com said generative artificial intelligence is providing it with a much better view of traveler intent. Matthias Schmid, senior vice president of accommodations for the online travel platform, said the company now has a “much better understanding” of who the customer is and can surface more relevant hotel content as
Why the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card is one of my favorite cards
My foray into the world of credit cards, points and miles began when I joined TPG a few years ago. I had a couple of cards before working here, but I didn’t give much thought to which card to use or when or how to maximize the benefits. Now that
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How to Throw a Perfect Bachelorette Party in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, seems like a photoshoot waiting to happen: pastel-colored buildings, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and plenty of sunset views where the golden hour light is just that good. However, this South Carolina city is more than just a pretty face—Charleston is one of the top-booked places
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‘Summer House’ Star Amanda Batula’s Go-to Travel Essentials
Travel + Leisure caught up with Amanda Batula, the fan-favorite Summer House star, to chat about her tried-and-true travel essentials. After nine seasons on Bravo’s hit reality series, Batula has become a pro at her weekly commute between the Hamptons and New York City. Naturally, we were curious: What are
Lufthansa claims Travix deal is NDC vision in reality
German airline group Lufthansa is touting a new partnership with Travix to showcase its distribution strategy within the wider framework of what NDC can achieve. The online travel agency group is the first third party seller of air tickets to sign up to Lufthansa Group’s NDC Smart Offer system and
Iberia plans to fly all of its new Airbus A321XLRs to the US
It’s only been a few months since Spanish flag carrier Iberia launched transatlantic service on the first-ever Airbus A321XLR, a new single-aisle aircraft capable of true long-haul routes. But in the coming months, U.S. travelers can expect to see a lot more of the plane. Last week, Iberia’s parent company
Greyhound Vouchers Codes & Discounts: 10% Off
I’ve been booking Greyhound buses since my college days at NYU, when I’d crave an escape from New York City. From the Port Authority Bus Terminal, I’d often jet off on a Greyhound to visit hometown friends at universities with actual campuses, from upstate in Binghamton, New York, to College
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This Georgia City Is Home to One of the Oldest St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S.
Savannah, Georgia, is home to the second-largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the U.S. Founded in 1824, the event is now 201 years old. During the parade, you can expect emerald-colored beer, marching bands, and fountains flowing with green water. When people think of St. Patrick’s Day parades in the
Tryp.com looks to U.K. and Germany for expansion
Travel planning platform Tryp.com has brought in $3.2 million in media and venture funding. Iberis led the investment in the Denmark-based startup with participation from ITV, a United Kingdom-based broadcaster and German Media Pool, a media for equity fund. Edenbase also contributed to the round alongside mediaforgrowth (MFG) and a
Memo to loyalty programs: Slashing benefits and earning rates impacts my booking decisions
This week, two major loyalty programs made updates that were not favorable for customers. On Tuesday, Marriott Bonvoy updated its terms and conditions to indicate that members will earn points at a reduced rate and earn no elite night credits at StudioRes properties. Then, on Wednesday, Southwest Rapid Rewards drastically
