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eDreams Odigeo bookings continue to pace above 2019 levels

By Jill Menze | February 25, 2022

The European online travel company says its Prime subscription service contributed to a bookings uptick in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2022. Read More

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Book on Google for hotels to shut after low take-up

By Mitra Sorrells | February 25, 2022

Google says it has seen relatively low usage of the Book on Google option for hotels, in terms of both consumer engagement and partner interest. Read More

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Amadeus sees revenue climb by a quarter in 2021, tentative recovery in progress

By Kevin May | February 25, 2022

The technology and distribution giant still had revenues trailing by 52% on pre-pandemic 2019 - but 2021 saw it bring in €2.7 billion to the overall business. Read More

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Tech investments driving Flight Centre’s corporate recovery

By Jill Menze | February 24, 2022

The Australia-based travel agency says recent investments in WhereTo and Shep are powering recovery for the Corporate Traveller and FCM brands Read More

News / Online

Hopper acquires Smooss to cultivate airline partnerships

By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2022

The entire Smooss team, including co-founder and CEO Benjamin Lalanne, will join Hopper as part of the team leading its B2B initiative, Hopper Cloud. Read More

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Booking Holdings closes 2021 with improved revenue, profit

By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2022

Booking Holdings says revenue came in stronger than expected due to higher ADRs, which were up about 9% on a constant currency basis. Read More

News / Distribution

IHG says creating digital advantage is a priority

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2022

The hotel giant says guests now expect sustainable practices and seamless tech, as it reports its full-year 2021 earnings. Read More

News / Online

Busbud expands in Latin America with fresh funding, acquisition

By Jill Menze | February 23, 2022

Montreal-based bus ticketing marketplace Busbud has raised $11 million in funding and acquired Chile-based Recorrido. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Alex Mans of Flyr Labs on acquisitions, airline strategies

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022

The company's CEO sets out a vision for the company, acquisitions and the current climate for airlines and technology investment. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Quality has become the driving force in vacation rentals

By Jeremy Gall - Breezeway | February 21, 2022

Shifting traveler behavior has helped short-term rentals continue to surpass other accommodation types as the preferred method of travel. But with this popularity now comes opportunities and challenges. Read More

News / Online

Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform

By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022

Lavanda’s flexible rental technology optimizes occupancy and revenue for residential apartment blocks. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor makes moves to spin off Viator

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022

In its Q4 and full-year 2021 financial report, Tripadvisor says it has filed a confidential S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a possible initial public offering of... Read More