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News / Online

Airbnb posts record Q2 income of $379M on $2.1B revenue

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

Airbnb says growth in “Nights and Experiences booked” and strong daily rates drove revenue up 58% compared to Q2 2021. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre on “long-term upward trajectory” as bookings recover

By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022

Sabre revenue was $658 million for the second quarter of 2022, driven in part by an increase in global air, hotel and other travel bookings. Read More

News / Online

Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022

Gross bookings for the quarter also reached an all-time high, growing 33% to $29.1 billion. Read More

News / Online

Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka

By WiT | August 2, 2022

Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

Video: Trava – Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | August 1, 2022

Trava provides an automated solution for OTAs, TMCs or any other flight seller to manage the post-booking process in global distribution systems. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Video: Technology’s role in the renewal of travel

By PhocusWire | August 1, 2022

Amadeus Hospitality’s Joe Ahmed Youssef explains the new traveler trends hoteliers need to address and how technology can be a critical part of that strategy. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

The Madrid-based company saw improvement in passengers boarded and travel agency bookings. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group. Read More

News / Online

Digital regulation gets go-ahead in Europe

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2022

Travel companies see a more level playing field and innovation coming out of the European Commission's Digital Markets Act. Read More

News / Online

Wyndham’s Julie White on distribution, loyalty and marketing

By PhocusWire | July 28, 2022

In the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022, White discusses her work with the global company’s managed and franchised properties across EMEA. Read More

News / Distribution

Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system

By Nicole Edenedo - Travel Weekly | July 27, 2022

A well-intended measure to promote sustainability is backfiring, causing tour operators to lose bookings. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022

HalalBooking helps halal-conscious families find hotels that meet their specific needs. Read More

News / Distribution

Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity

By Jill Menze | July 26, 2022

Travelers say they are open to booking airport mobility from their flight or travel vendors, though they’re often unaware of options. Read More

News / Startups

Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022

Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system. Read More