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News / Online
Booking Holdings reports quarterly record for gross bookings of $27B
By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2022
Booking Holdings' adjusted EBITDA in the Q1 2022 was $310 million, compared with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $195 million in Q1 2021.   Read More
Expedia Group revamps marketplace, tech platform as part of new strategy
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Expedia Group revamps marketplace, tech platform as part of new strategy
By Jill Menze | May 4, 2022
At Expedia Group’s annual Explore partner event, the online travel giant outlined a new strategy that includes rewarding hotels for providing a better guest experience. Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre reports revenue gains across all business units
By Linda Fox | May 3, 2022
Sabre's revenue across distribution, hospitality solutions and travel solutions were boosted by industry recovery. Read More
In The Big Chair - Jim Davidson of Accelya
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Jim Davidson of Accelya
By Jill Menze | May 3, 2022
Jim Davidson was named CEO of Accelya in March 2022, following the sale of his company Farelogix to the airline technology provider in 2020. Read More
Expedia Group revenue jumps 81% as travel recovery continues
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Expedia Group revenue jumps 81% as travel recovery continues
By Jill Menze | May 2, 2022
For the first quarter of 2022, Expedia Group revenue was $2.2 billion, an 81% increase from $1.2 billion in Q1 2021. Read More
Google enhances trip-planning tools as travel searches boom
News / Online
Google enhances trip-planning tools as travel searches boom
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2022
Google is launching new tools related to flight and hotel searches and general trip planning.   Read More
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News / Technology
Movable Ink bags $55M for personalization tech push
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2022
Movable Ink works with a number of travel companies on content personalization including Delta Air Lines, MGM Resorts, Princess Cruises and Uber. Read More
Airbus looks to the crowd for metaverse innovation
News / Online
Airbus looks to the crowd for metaverse innovation
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022
The company has partnered with HeroX to find innovative ways to use the metaverse in the travel process. Read More
The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel
News / Technology
The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022
Almost two-thirds of consumers say they have already purchased a virtual product or participated in a virtual experience in the past year. Read More
First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction
News / Technology
First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022
The NFT flight ticket from TravelX and Air Europa is said to be the most valuable ticket sold in commercial aviation history. Read More
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News / Technology
JetBlue Technology Ventures' Amy Burr on investment in green transport
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 27, 2022
Burr discusses the organization's strategies related to supporting the greening of aviation and overall innovation in travel. Read More
Amex GBT outlines environmental strategy
News / Online
Amex GBT outlines environmental strategy
By Jill Menze | April 26, 2022
In the company’s ESG Report 2021, Amex GBT outlines its commitment to operating its business in “the most sustainable manner possible." Read More
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News / Online
WTTC highlights need to prioritize cyber security
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2022
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Codes To Resilience Report, launched in partnership with Microsoft, focuses on cyber crime protection and best practices. Read More
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News / Technology
JetBlue Technology Ventures invests in climate solutions fund
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2022
JTV becomes a limited partner through its investment in the multi-billion dollar fund which targets large scale climate solutions. Read More
Sounding Off: In the Pac-Man of airline distribution, many can win
Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: In the Pac-Man of airline distribution, many can win
By PhocusWire | April 22, 2022
The next five years or so could well be a multi-player, multi-level game of Pac-Man in airline distribution. We do not see just yet how the battle ends. Read More
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