As the U.S. war with Iran drags on, Iranians face increasing layoffs and a rising unemployment rate.
Google’s New Hotel Search in Europe: What it Looks Like Now
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Skift Take: Coastal hotels rely on clear water and white beaches to fill rooms, but Palladium’s conservation work protecting them is still funded by its…
With Booking’s Etraveli Deal Still Blocked, Expedia Has the Edge in M&A
Skift Take: Expedia is making acquisitions to build its business while Booking in Europe doesn’t have that option. Companies such as Uber would find it…
Marriott Brings Loyalty Into Corporate Booking Tools With Spotnana Deal
Skift Take: Marriott’s best weapon for winning business travelers is its loyalty program. But until now it couldn’t show loyalty information inside the booking portals…
10 Nights in Vicenza, Italy
This trip to Italy, let’s just say, came with its share of adventures, and not all of them were the kind I’d happily repeat. On…