A Vienna court's decision could have long-term consequences for how online travel agencies manage refunds, fees, and terms and conditions. The Austrian Chamber of Labour has secured a significant legal victory against the platform Kiwi.com, opening up one of the key issues in digital distribution – how far OTA...
The Turkish tourism market is entering a new phase of regulatory conflict with global digital platforms. The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban access for 10 international travel and booking platforms. The reason, according to the association, is unfair competition, the absence of local...
The global sector, worth $92 billion, is changing the rules of digital distribution The car rental industry is experiencing an interesting turn — instead of relying on online travel agencies (OTAs), leading car rental companies are now leading digital sales themselves. According to a new report, Global Car Rental Sector Market Estimates 2025, as much as 59 percent...
In the second quarter of 2025, travellers made 245.9 million overnight stays in short-term accommodation in the European Union, booked through platforms like Airbnb, Booking, and Expedia. Eurostat data confirms the continued strong growth of online bookings, making 2025 already look like an exceptionally successful year for European tourism. In...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how travellers search for, select, and book car rental services. Whereas previously customers had to use endless filters and compare prices, today AI speeds up and simplifies the entire process – with added personalisation and smarter results. According to research, personalised results can...
Ryanair has announced the signing of a „historic partnership“ with the Booking Holdings group, whose portfolio includes the global brands Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline and Agoda. Under this agreement, users of these platforms will gain access to Ryanair's entire network of over 235 destinations. Simultaneously, passengers booking Ryanair flights through Booking Holdings...
Tripadvisor is once again facing investor pressure. Just six weeks after activist fund Starboard Value acquired a 9% stake, British investor Palliser Capital has now come forward. They believe the company is stifling its own potential by trying to be a “value”...
Thailand turns to digital currencies Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, has launched TouristDigiPay – a new system that allows foreign visitors to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht for everyday purchases via QR code. The initiative comes at a time when the country is experiencing a drop in visitor numbers, particularly from China, and...
Booking.com has launched its first Genius Rewards Visa Signature® credit card in the US – and it comes with no annual fee. The goal? To simplify travel rewards and make them more accessible to a wider range of users. This card turns everyday spending into Travel Credits that are worth 1:1 on trips booked through Booking.com,...
The second quarter of 2025 brought positive results for leading global OTAs, with strong growth in bookings and revenue across tours, experiences, and accommodation segments. Viator, the tours and activities brand owned by Tripadvisor, and Expedia Group achieved solid financial results, although the US market continues to...
The World Parity Monitor's half-yearly report reveals the extent of price pressure on hotels' direct sales channels. In three out of every four accommodation searches, at least one OTA (online travel agent) displays a lower price than the hotel's official website, according to the new H1 World Parity Monitor 2025 report, published by...
AutoRentals.com, jedan od vodećih online tržišta za najam automobila, postao je prvi iz sektora rent-a-cara koji je sklopio partnerstvo s inovativnom e-commerce platformom InterLnkd. Ova suradnja donosi novu vrijednost korisnicima AutoRentals.com-a kroz personalizirane shopping preporuke povezane s njihovim nadolazećim putovanjima. Virtualni shopping centar za putnike Korištenjem InterLnkd-ove...