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Yatra Focuses on Corporate Travel as Consumer Business Faces Competition

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Skift Take: As Yatra looks at ways to workaround competition in its consumer business, the company is continuing to scale its corporate travel segment to drive profitability. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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New Report: Marriott Bonvoy’s Ticket to Travel — Redefining Traveler Priorities for 2025

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Skift Take: Rising demand for culturally rich and value-driven experiences defines the 2025 travel outlook. A new report from Marriott Bonvoy provides insights into the propensity to travel among consumers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and how brands can navigate trends to better connect with these consumers.

Travel 297
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New Research: Understanding the Hidden Costs of Direct-to-Consumer Retailing

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Skift Take: In today’s rapidly evolving travel landscape, the trend toward direct-to-consumer (DTC) models has brought both opportunities and challenges. A new report from Travelport delves into the complexities and nuances of this shift, making a case for modern retailing that puts the consumer first.

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Why Travel Planning With Friends and Family Starts With Snapchat

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Skift Take: As Gen Z and millennial travelers increase their travel spending, they’re turning to social media to discover, plan, and share life-changing travel. Snap’s native features and core principles support travelers across the trip life cycle while helping brands attract and convert these high-value consumers.

Travel 317
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EaseMyTrip Steps Up Game in Corporate Travel with New Offering — India Report

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Skift Take: As direct competition from hotels and airlines in the consumer business increases, online travel companies in India are rapidly expanding their presence in the "more profitable" corporate travel segment. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Expedia CEO Defends B2B Partnerships as ‘Incremental’ to Consumer Businesses

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Skift Take: Expedia's B2B business has penetrated international markets through partnerships that its consumer businesses have been unable to reach. Competitors are watching and are trying a similar tack. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Yatra Expands Corporate Travel Footprint with Acquisition of Globe Travels

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Skift Take: Yatra’s acquisition of a corporate travel company highlights its shift towards the more profitable business travel market, especially as competition heats up in the consumer travel space. With consumer revenue dropping, Yatra is doubling down on corporate clients.

Travel 317