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Amadeus makes further progress towards recovery in Q3

By Linda Fox | November 4, 2022

Amadeus revenue for the third quarter of 2022 represented 87% of its third quarter revenue in 2019.... Read More

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Event lodging marketplace Hoken lands $9M

By Kathryn Walson | November 4, 2022

Hoken says its vision is to provide a “highly curated and flexible hotel exchange and marketplace for the world’s most popular events.”... Read More

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EasyJet holidays partners with Musement for tours and activities bookings

By Jill Menze | November 4, 2022

With the partnership, Musement will develop and power an easyJet holidays digital platform for tours and activities.... Read More

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Expedia Group sees record profitability, revenue in Q3

By Mitra Sorrells | November 3, 2022

Revenue in the quarter came in at $3.6 billion compared to $2.9 billion in Q3 2021, a 22% increase. ... Read More

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Trivago reports solid Q3 despite consumers choosing shorter, cheaper stays

By Kathryn Walson | November 3, 2022

The Germany-based metasearch brand attributes its adjusted EBITDA growth to cost discipline, increased marketing efficiency and recovering travel demand.... Read More

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Journey Hospitality lands £5M to grow its e-commerce platform

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022

The investment in the U.K.-based company, which launched in 2010, comes from Averroes Capital.... Read More

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Operto adds digital key capabilities with acquisition of STAYmyway

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022

Spain-based STAYmyway announced an exclusive partnership with Accor for the group’s Accor Key program last year; Operto will now accelerate the rollout of the program.... Read More

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Lodgify eyes global expansion of vacation rental tech with $30M haul

By Jill Menze | November 3, 2022

Founded in 2012, Lodgify helps vacation rental hosts and businesses build their own websites to attract and grow direct bookings.... Read More

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Booking Holdings posts highest quarterly revenue in Q3 2022

By Kathryn Walson | November 2, 2022

Revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was up 29% year-on-year to $6.1 billion; adjusted EBITDA rose 26% year-on-year to $2.7 billion.... Read More

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Sabre sees revenue increase in Q3 despite "slow start"

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2022

The company says international air bookings remained strong into September, and air bookings ended the month at their highest point since the pandemic began.... Read More

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Online travel guide Live the World acquires Itinari

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2022

Live the World plans to integrate Itinari's travel stories and tips from residents with its digital interactive map.... Read More

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Airbnb reports most profitable quarter ever in Q3 2022

By Kathryn Walson | November 1, 2022

Revenue for the period ending Sept. 30, 2022, was $2.9 billion, up 29% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA was $1.5 billion – a 32% climb from Q3 2021.... Read More