The service, which Google claims has a billion users, now presents users on its Android and iOS app with five tabs: Commute, Contribute, Explore, Saved and Updates.... Read More

Although Google’s recent decision to stop charging for leads to airlines and OTAs in Google Flights might look insignificant to other Big Tech moves in recent decades, it is sending shockwaves across the travel industry.  ... Read More

 As Lyft tries to recover from its first less-than-stellar year in the public markets, the ride-sharing company showed significant improvement in its fiscal year 2019 result.  ... Read More

After 10 years as CEO of North America’s largest vacation rental management company, Breon is relinquishing the role. OpenTable CEO Matt Roberts steps in as a job search begins.... Read More

Comeau was previously senior vice president of strategy and operations, including a regular role fronting the brand's Battleground and Launch competitions at The Phocuswright Conference and Phocuswright Europe events.... Read More

MakeMyTrip’s co-founder and CEO of the India business, Rajesh Magow, has been elevated to group CEO, a role previously held by founder Deep Kalra.  ... Read More

The tour operator estimated earnings before interest and income tax of between €850 million and €1,050 billion for the full year ending December 2020.... Read More

16 companies will compete across two competitions at this year's event in London: Phocuswright's Battleground EMEA and TTE's Launchpad.... Read More

Every single hotel, without any exception, whether large or small, independent or part of a hotel chain, with a good or bad reputation, in the centre or in the suburbs, has significant potential to increase direct sales.... Read More

As the conversation around diversity and women’s leadership in travel intensifies, new data from Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure reveals how the hospitality, travel and leisure industry is progressing.      ... Read More

The all-equity round is backed by Lakestar, which previously invested in Airbnb and GetYourGuide, and Latitude Ventures, the Series B+ sister fund to LocalGuide.  ... Read More

A Travel Technology Europe survey highlights economic uncertainty as the greatest challenge facing the industry - but sustainability and climate change follow close behind.... Read More

RubiQ provides AI technology for airlines to help passengers self-manage flight disruptions.... Read More

Corporate travel company ATPI has unveiled an initiative called Endeavour to invest in travel startups that focus on the user experience.... Read More

Greg Webb became Travelport’s CEO in August 2019, shortly after the company went back to private equity ownership in a $4.4 billion sale.... Read More