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How Airbnb Aims to Become a Giant Travel Agency
Long focused on peer-to-peer rentals, Airbnb is accelerating its transformation. Independent hotels, car rentals, airport transfers, or grocery delivery: the American platform is significantly expanding its offerings, amid increasingly strict regulations against tourist rentals.
Laurent Abitbol (Selectour): “Tourism sales have fallen by 24% since March”
Tourism bookings have plummeted by 24% in travel agencies for the period from March to May, according to Laurent Abitbol, Chairman of the Management Board of Selectour. Activity has deteriorated since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. However, business travel remains resilient.
Ôvoyages launches Finland and commits to agencies!
This marks a major first for Ôvoyages: the tour operator is launching its brand new winter program in Finland, with a clear promise for the distribution network: an authentic and snowier region, very comprehensive and highly competitive products... and, most importantly, a direct flight from Paris starting December 5, 2026.
Luxury Hotels: Four major hotels about to lose their 'Palace' status
The highest distinction in French hospitality, the 'Palace' status, will be revoked from four establishments for 2026. A commission determined that they no longer met the expected criteria of excellence. All will be downgraded to five-star hotels.
Data breach in tourism: Gîtes de France also targeted
This is the third tourism player in France in three days to report a cyberattack, following the Pierre et Vacances-Center Parcs group on Friday and Belambra on Saturday. The same hacker is believed to be behind these incidents.
Celine Dion in Paris: Marriott Bonvoy offers a dream to remaining ticketless fans
While Celine Dion's concerts at Paris La Défense Arena are sold out, Marriott Bonvoy is trying to attract the singer's remaining fans with sweepstakes and exclusive experiences reserved for its members.
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