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News / Online

Uber reports uptick in revenue as delivery remains bright spot

By Jill Menze | February 10, 2021

Uber boosted its revenue by 13% to $3.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. Read More

News / Technology

Casai talks technology investment and data-driven decisions

By Linda Fox | February 10, 2021

For a company that set its strategy on offering smart rentals - its name translates as smart home - it concedes a need to ensure the business is getting the basics right. Read More

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Lastminute.com Group ends 2020 with 62% collapse in revenue

By Kevin May | February 10, 2021

The online travel agency business brought in €128.9 million in core revenues over the 12-month, pandemic-hit period. Read More

News / Distribution

Why it’s a “buyer’s market” for corporate hotel rates

By Mitra Sorrells | February 10, 2021

According to Tripbam, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused shifts related to rates, star rates, locations and booking trends. Read More

News / Online

Lyft revenue grows 14% in Q4 to $570M

By Mitra Sorrells | February 9, 2021

Lyft says it expects to be profitable no later than the fourth quarter of this year. Read More

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Trivago sees revenue slump 70% in 2020, bets on local travel to fuel recovery

By Jill Menze | February 9, 2021

Although revenue for Trivago dropped 70% for the full year and nearly 80% for the fourth quarter of 2020, the company believes it's at a turning point in the pandemic. Read More

News / Technology

CLEAR raises $100M to expand beyond aviation

By Jill Menze | February 9, 2021

Investors in the round include Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, NFL investment arm 32 Equity and the Partnership Fund for New York City. Read More

News / Distribution

TUI continues cost-saving program, looks to summer recovery

By Linda Fox | February 9, 2021

The tour operation giant confirmed its third financial package of €1.8 billion, which will help the business bridge liquidity to the summer months. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The COVID travel rebound is coming - is your business prepared?

By Jackie Velez - Xero | February 9, 2021

Travel brands should consider these key steps in order to successfully capture the COVID travel rebound. Read More

News / Startups

Go2Joy raises $2.3M in Series A+ round

By Linda Fox | February 8, 2021

Vietnam-based hotel booking specialist Go2Joy plans to use its Series A+ funding for sales and marketing. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

How payments technology will fuel travel rebound

By Yuval Ziv – Nuvei | February 8, 2021

Here are six best practices from a recent white paper that travel operators can - and are – implementing to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic. Read More

Opinion / Online

What COVID-induced changes in hospitality are here to stay?

By Soenke Weiss - Optii Solutions | February 8, 2021

The founder and chief strategy officer of Optii Solutions says hotels should expect enhanced operational and cleaning protocols to be the norm for years to come. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb creates tool for hosts to confirm guests’ COVID status

By Kevin May | February 5, 2021

The Health Safety Assertion tool allows hosts to request guests declare their status in relation to COVID-19 symptoms. Guests will also be asked to disclose if they have recently been exposed to... Read More

News / Online

On the Beach hopes to boost market share through recent investments

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2021

On the Beach says consumer demand is very weak currently with traffic, bookings and online marketing spend for four months ended January 31, 2021, down more than 70%. Read More