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Hospitality companies need to improve front-line workplace for women, report says
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Hospitality companies need to improve front-line workplace for women, report says
By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2023
A focus on physical health, flexible scheduling and clear growth opportunities are some of the strategies recommended to support front-line workers who are women.... Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023
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Where are they now? Checking in with PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023
By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2023
Twenty of our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023 let us know how they’re doing nearly a year after they were named to our list.... Read More
Expedia ad concerns in search results raised in antitrust suit
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Expedia ad concerns in search results raised in antitrust suit
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2023
Comments from Expedia Group chair Barry Diller have surfaced during the Google antitrust trial.... Read More
Expedia’s Kern: Focus is now on faster growth fueled by years of tech work
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Expedia’s Kern: Focus is now on faster growth fueled by years of tech work
By Mitra Sorrells | November 2, 2023
Expedia Group posted record revenue and profitability in the third quarter of this year and reiterated full year guidance of double-digit topline growth with margin expansion.  ... Read More
Booking Holdings posts record earnings, expects to grow AI, flight offerings
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Booking Holdings posts record earnings, expects to grow AI, flight offerings
By Morgan Hines | November 2, 2023
Booking Holdings’ total revenue came in at $7.3 billion, showing a 21% increase over the same quarter last year, and adjusted EBITDA clocked at $3.3 billion - a 24% increase from the same quarter of 2022.... Read More
Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase
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Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023
Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said the financial results exceeded expectations.... Read More
Trivago Q3 hit by less favorable market conditions
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Trivago Q3 hit by less favorable market conditions
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023
The company reported a €26 million decrease to total revenue of €158 million for the quarter versus the same period in 2022.... Read More
Superhog raises nearly $6.7M in Series A funding
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Superhog raises nearly $6.7M in Series A funding
By Morgan Hines | November 2, 2023
Superhog has received $6.7 million in funding as it seeks to revolutionize security around short-term rentals.... Read More
Airbnb's Chesky envisions turning app into "ultimate travel agent"
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Airbnb's Chesky envisions turning app into "ultimate travel agent"
By Derek Catron | November 1, 2023
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky covers AI’s potential, short-term rental regulations, a threat from Google – and why he thinks Airbnb has nowhere to go but up.  ... Read More
The positive and negative impacts of travel on destinations
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The positive and negative impacts of travel on destinations
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
A report from Economist Impact and Booking.com assesses the social, environmental and economic impact of visitors on destinations. ... Read More
Thailand OTA Traveligo gets $25M, rebrands to Gother
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Thailand OTA Traveligo gets $25M, rebrands to Gother
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 1, 2023
As part of its rebranding and expansion, Traveligo will partner with TakeMeTour, an online marketplace for tours and activities in Thailand.... Read More
AirAsia holding company seeks U.S. listing for Capital A International
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AirAsia holding company seeks U.S. listing for Capital A International
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
The business combination would see Capital A International, a new investment and strategic development company, become a stand-alone public company in the United States.... Read More
Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio
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Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
The company operates multifamily apartments, single-family homes and boutique hotels in cities including Seattle, Chicago and Denver.... Read More
Multimodal AI and the UX revolution in travel
Opinion / Technology
Multimodal AI and the UX revolution in travel
By Christian Watts – Magpie | November 1, 2023
The shift to multimodal GenAI opens the door to mind-boggling possibilities for travel and other fields. Is this the end of the phone?  ... Read More
New venture from Airbnb’s Gebbia raises $41M Series A
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New venture from Airbnb’s Gebbia raises $41M Series A
By Mitra Sorrells | October 31, 2023
Samara builds small, pre-fabricated houses known as “accessory dwelling units” that property owners can use to create additional living space or as a rental property.  ... Read More
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