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- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- July 7, 2026
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Tongcheng Travel’s Ambitious Bid for Dida Chuxing Signals Deepening Ecosystem Competition Among Chinese Online Travel Giants
Tongcheng Travel, a prominent player in China’s burgeoning online travel sector, has made a significant bid to acquire ride-sharing platform Dida Chuxing for HK$1.42 billion, equivalent to approximately $181.6 million.…
Anjar Salim
- Adventure & Outdoor Exploration
- May 19, 2026
- 29 views
Measuring the Shrinking Giants: The Quest for Mount Rainier’s True Elevation
At 5:00 a.m. on a clear morning in May 2026, a specialized team of climbers and surveyors navigated the steep, icy slopes of Mount Rainier with a level of urgency…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- April 5, 2026
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Global Hotel Giants Grapple with $11.6 Billion in Unredeemed Loyalty Points, a Financial Obligation Redefining Corporate Value
Seven of the world’s largest hotel groups collectively owed their loyalty members roughly $11.6 billion in unredeemed points at the end of last year, according to a Skift analysis of…
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- March 18, 2026
- 43 views
The Unasked Question: Do Billions of Loyalty Members Truly Reduce Customer Acquisition Costs for Travel Industry Giants?
Every quarter, with predictable regularity, management teams across the global travel industry host their earnings calls, often spotlighting impressive growth in their loyalty program memberships. Recent reports underscore this trend,…
Chandra Hamzah
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