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Hotel ID initiative launched, Booking Holdings a founding member

Hotel ID initiative launched, Booking Holdings a founding member

An initiative providing every hospitality organization with a unique ID is being developed to improve how systems interact throughout the hospitality industry ecosystem. The non-profit Hospitality ID initiative, founded by hospitality consultant Robert Cole, who is also Phocuswright senior research analyst…

Swiss regulator orders Booking.com to cut commission rates 25%

Swiss regulator orders Booking.com to cut commission rates 25%

The Swiss Price Supervisor has ordered Booking.com to slash commission rates for Swiss hotels by approximately 25%, ruling that the current rates are “excessive.” Booking.com will have to implement the changes within three months after the ruling becomes final. The ruling…

White Desert Launches New South American Itineraries

White Desert Launches New South American Itineraries

The post White Desert Launches New South American Itineraries appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The custom-built Dune Camp in Paracas White Desert, Antarctica’s  expedition company, is proud to announce The Dr. Jones Collection. In September…

Air India Express starts ‘Flash Sale’

Air India Express starts ‘Flash Sale’

The post Air India Express starts ‘Flash Sale’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Air India Express has announced a limited-period ‘Flash Sale’ on both domestic and international flights. On domestic routes, Xpress Lite fares—the airline’s…

Tokyo Skytree: A Summer Escape Above the City  

Tokyo Skytree: A Summer Escape Above the City  

The post Tokyo Skytree: A Summer Escape Above the City   appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.  This year, say Konnichiwa to Japan and make sure Tokyo Skytree is right at the top of your itinerary. Soaring…

Rapid Fire with Nicolas Martiquet of Amadeus

Rapid Fire with Nicolas Martiquet of Amadeus

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, taking place in Barcelona from June 10 through June 12, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Nicolas Martiquet, director of Amadeus Discover, will…

Japan foreign arrivals up 28.5 percent in April 2025

Japan foreign arrivals up 28.5 percent in April 2025

The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) released its monthly arrivals report for April yesterday, 21st May. According to the report, foreign arrivals in the country showed a year-on-year increase of 28.5 percent, a record-breaking 3.91 million within April alone. In…