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Business Travel

Simplifying Business Travel: T&E Comes Closer Together

"T&E" makes it sound like travel booking and expense tracking are already integrated, but that's far from the case. Some tech tools are trying to be at the forefront of this integration.

Justin Bachman, Skift | 2 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Japan’s RevPAR Impresses Despite Yen Depreciation

Japan’s hotel business has seen impressive RevPAR growth over the past 15 months due to a late post-pandemic reopening, high inflation, international demand, and a depreciating yen – all despite minimal return of Chinese travelers.

3 hours ago

Skift Meetings

New Events Venture Group Launched

A Shark Tank for the events industry has been unveiled to connect event entrepreneurs with investors. When a deal is struck, capital and mentorship will help their idea become a reality.

4 hours ago

Travel Technology

Google Follows ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Trip-Planning Tools

Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 hours ago

Airlines

Air India-Vistara Merger Picks Up Steam – India Report

The merger of Air India and Vistara combines India’s two full-service carriers, creating the only domestic full-service airline.

Bulbul Dhawan | 12 hours ago

Airlines

Boeing Breached 2021 Settlement Related to Fatal Max 8 Crashes, Justice Department Says

The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated the terms of its deferred prosecution agreement related to the Max 8 fatal crashes. It’s unclear whether the DOJ will now pursue a criminal prosecution into the plane maker.

Meghna Maharishi | 14 hours ago

Travel Technology

Google Takes Next Step in AI Trip Planning

Google is fully in its Gemini era. That’s what executives repeated as they showcased how AI pulls information from across its products to create detailed trip plans and more.

Justin Dawes | 18 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Wyndham Deal Expands its All-Inclusive Options

Wyndham Hotels and Decameron have formed an alliance to expand all-inclusive offerings with nine new resorts in Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica, with some joining the Trademark Collection and others joining the Ramada brand.

18 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Here’s Why the Skift Meetings Awards Should be Top of Your Business Development List

Entering an award program can sometimes seem like a big undertaking, but take it from us, the benefits can be huge.

20 hours ago

Online Travel

Expedia’s New CEO: Fixing Vrbo, Loyalty, and the Outlook For International Growth

Expedia Group's new CEO, Ariane Gorin, wants to build a great product and accelerate growth. The rest would take care of itself.

Dennis Schaal | 22 hours ago

Travel Technology

Meta Wants You to Use VR While Flying

The Meta Quest virtual reality headset was designed for the ground, but a new update makes them useable while flying. Now, the company is pushing them as an in-flight entertainment option.

Justin Dawes | 23 hours ago