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RFP reset: how travel managers are reinventing TMC sourcing
From box-ticking exercises to capability, culture, and real-world performance in supplier selection
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AI books the trip. The hotel gets a fax.
The corporate travel workflow is getting a major upgrade — just not for the property at the end of it
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Agentic checkout falls short in real-world retail
Walmart’s results show why AI shopping still relies on traditional conversion paths
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The decline of the middle-class guest
How rising costs and premium strategies are reshaping hotel demand toward affluent travelers
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Beyond the RFP — How independent hotels reach the high-value leisure traveler
Leisure and advisor consortia get hotels in front of the guests who choose where they stay — and who spend more when they do
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Premium travelers push back on rising travel costs
Growing price sensitivity among high spenders signals a potential shift in luxury travel demand
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All-inclusive travel enters the mainstream
Widespread adoption signals a shift from niche offering to a core travel choice for modern consumers
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Analyzing Trends: Highlights from ‘The Week in Charts’
The “Week in Charts” article by McKinsey & Company highlights key data visualizations on topics like brain capital and private equity deals, providing insights into economic and social trends. This series delivers a visual representation of current data-driven stories, focusing on significant developments and quantifiable insights to inform readers.
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Brands Like P&G and Crocs Embrace Bite-Sized Storytelling in Mobile Soap Operas
Advertisers such as P&G, Crocs, and Maybelline are integrating their products into the plotlines of brief, soapy serials designed for mobile viewing. This strategy aims to captivate audiences with concise entertainment that seamlessly incorporates brand promotions, appealing to consumers who prefer quick, accessible content on their phones.
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ChatGPT’s Impact on OTAs: Delays, Market Reactions, and Emerging Travel Tech Opportunities
In 2025, OpenAI’s decision to delay its « Checkout » feature for ChatGPT, which would have allowed users to book travel directly through the platform, temporarily relieved online travel agencies (OTAs) and led to a positive stock reaction for major OTAs on March 4th. Meanwhile, the travel and mobility tech sector sees venture capital activity at a…
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