Skift: Expedia Asked Google to Crack Down on Bait and Switch Hotel Rates. “Expedia Group told Google that the bait and switch tactics that some online travel agencies deploy in Google’s price comparison feature, Google Hotels, is ‘screwed up’ and Google made some satisfactory changes. That’s according to Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern, who discussed the issue with Skift last week, and mentioned it at the company’s partner conference in Seattle, as well.”
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Telegraph India: Google pages of hill hotels defaced for fraud
Telegraph India: Google pages of hill hotels defaced for fraud. “Google pages of many Darjeeling hotels, including premier properties, have been compromised en bloc in such a way that customers booking rooms are directed to pay advance amounts to bank accounts which don’t belong to the owners of the accommodations. The widespread tampering with the Google pages comes at a time there is a rush to book hotel rooms for the upcoming tourism season.”
BBC: Google “airbrushes” out emissions from flying, BBC reveals
BBC: Google “airbrushes” out emissions from flying, BBC reveals. “Flights now appear to have much less impact on the environment than before. That’s because the world’s biggest search engine has taken a key driver of global warming out of its online carbon flight calculator…. The company said it made the change following consultations with its ‘industry partners’.”
New York Times: National Park Booking App Leaves Users Feeling Lost in the Woods
New York Times: National Park Booking App Leaves Users Feeling Lost in the Woods. “Little availability for campsites. Confusing booking windows. Traveler and travel industry frustration is growing with Recreation.gov, the online portal to book accommodations and access on federal lands.”
MakeUseOf: 5 Ways to Use Google Flights to Plan Your Trip and Save Money
MakeUseOf: 5 Ways to Use Google Flights to Plan Your Trip and Save Money. “Google Flights is one way to make affordable travel plans. You can find flights and hotels at reasonable prices. Plus, the site offers price alerts, ways to discover new locations, lists of activates in your destination, and much more. Here are some helpful ways to plan your trip and save some cash with Google Flights.”