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News / Online

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

News / Distribution

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

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: There's no rule travel brands have to work with Google

By PhocusWire | February 25, 2022

Perhaps the only thing that airlines can do is work and optimize within the parameters that they have found themselves in. Read More

News / Distribution

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

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

News / Technology

Vacasa adds smart-home tech to all properties

By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2022

Vacasa is covering the cost to install smart locks, custom Wi-Fi routers and noise-monitoring systems in its 35,000 homes. Read More

News / Technology

SITA appoints company veteran David Lavorel as CEO

By Kevin May | February 24, 2022

Joining in 2000 as a business process manager, Lavorel was most recently CEO of SITA's airports and borders unit, a post he'd held since June 2020. Read More

News / Online

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 / Technology

VIDEO: Activities can lean on tech for better travel experiences

By PhocusWire | February 23, 2022

The sector has an ideal opportunity to show a path forward to the rest of the travel industry when it comes to deploying technology to improve the overall guest experience once a customer is using the... 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 / Technology

The importance of empathy - how to understand your guests

By Danielle Delozier - HomeToGo | February 22, 2022

It’s also important to remember the human touch as companies work to provide peace of mind and a positive experience for their guests. Read More

News / Online

Wego acquires Middle East business of Cleartrip, founder joins executive team

By Kevin May | February 21, 2022

Part of the agreement sees the online travel agency's co-founder and CEO Stuart Crighton move to become head of Cleartrip's international business at Wego. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Tripadvisor has lots to consider, much out of its control

By PhocusWire | February 18, 2022

The new CEO will need to consider whether the current strategy is one to continue with or if the wider seismic changes that many are predicting (Web 3, for example) coming down the pipe are worth facing... Read More