Travel companies navigate changes to Google’s search function

Searching on Google, consumers expect to find the most reliable information without a second thought. And the search giant continues to take steps to ensure that’s what its users experience, with its most recent changes announced in March — this time with part of its focus on addressing “low-quality, [artificial intelligence]-generated content that’s designed to […]

ibis celebrates its 50th anniversary

ibis London Sutton Point, United Kingdom   This year, ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, celebrates its 50th  anniversary. ibis was established in 1974 on three core promises: affordability, innovation and quality.  Democratising travel and hospitality, it was the first hotel brand in Europe to make a high quality,  comfortable night’s stay accessible […]

Transportation Department Teams with Attorneys General to Probe Airlines – FlyerTalk

Silhouette of an Airplane Landing over a evening sky The U.S. Department of Transportation will partner with 18 state attorneys general to form the Airline Passenger Protection Partnership, tasked with investigating flyer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. Flyers will soon have a new layer of protection against air carriers thanks to the U.S. Department […]

Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel

Google is launching new and expanded features in its Maps and Search functions to help travelers find more sustainable ways to get around — displaying walking routes alongside driving directions, offering cleaner rail alternatives to air travel and identifying the most convenient locations for electric vehicle charging stations. Available in the coming weeks in walkable […]

‘Do Not Come to the Airport’

Skift Take The UAE has endured its worst storm in 75 years with severe disruption to ground and air transportation. Josh Corder Historic storms across the UAE and the wider Gulf have halted operations at the region’s major airports. On Tuesday, the Dubai saw its worst rainfall in 75 years and the disruption has continued […]

Scientology Network Launches Its New Season Today With a Three-Hour Special Spotlighting Purpose, Humanity and Inspiration

Scientology Network rolls out its new season with a three-hour special. It airs Monday, April 15, at 8 p.m. E.T./P.T. and throughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America at corresponding times. For every other time zone, the special airs tomorrow, April 16, at 8 p.m.—with all network shows available in 17 languages. Among the shows […]