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Agoda’s Tim Hughes on preparing for the coming travel boom

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2022

"We don’t want to be at the starting line of the COVID travel boom standing still, we want to be racing," says Agoda's vice president of corporate development.... Read More

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The big opportunity for short-term rentals

By PhocusWire | August 12, 2022

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Awaze and HomeToGo outlined what they see as the biggest opportunities in short-term rentals.... Read More

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Rod Cuthbert on why he’s “super positive” about travel

By PhocusWire | August 12, 2022

Travel industry veteran Rod Cuthbert discusses the ample opportunity for travel brands as well as the state of Viator and Google.... Read More

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Earnings roundup: TUI Group, IHG, Hostelworld

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2022

TUI Group, IHG and Hostelworld all reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2022.... Read More

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Amex GBT sees "strong" quarter with major client wins

By Lauren Arena - BTN Europe | August 11, 2022

In its first earnings report as a publicly listed company, Amex GBT reported revenue of $286 million in Q2 2022, up 217% year-over-year.... Read More

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United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer

By Kathryn Walson | August 11, 2022

Archer CEO Adam Goldstein calls the payment a “milestone” in Archer’s partnership with United Airlines.... Read More

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CarTrawler on loyalty, fintech and growing interest in eco-friendly travel

By PhocusWire | August 11, 2022

CarTrawler CEO Cormac Barry and COO Peter O'Donovan discuss current trends in the car rental industry in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe.... Read More

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Travel startup Fora wants to reinvent the travel agent

By Jill Menze | August 11, 2022

Tech-powered travel agency Fora, which just raised $13.5 million, provides resources to anyone looking for a career as a travel advisor.... Read More

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Vacasa raises revenue, profitability guidance after Q2 beats forecast

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

Vacasa’s revenue in Q2 grew 31% year-over-year to $310 million and adjusted EBITDA came in at negative $2 million, head of guidance.... Read More

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Sonder recovers revenue, hits record RevPAR in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 10, 2022

Sonder reported revenue of $121 million in Q2 2022, up 157% year-on-year and fueled by RevPAR growth.... Read More

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OYO adds European vacation rentals with acquisition of Danish operator

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

OYO's acquisition of Bornholm-based Bornholmske Feriehuse adds more than 730 homes to its DanCenter vacation rental brand.... Read More

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Ex-Booking execs build new “connected trip” solution

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

NeoKe uses decentralized, self-sovereign ID to remove friction from the travel experience and improve conversions for suppliers.... Read More

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Snowfall to acquire Psngr1 to boost North America presence

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | August 10, 2022

U.K.-based travel technology firm Snowfall plans to merge Psngr1's technology with its own. ... Read More

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Trivago touts strong second quarter but prepares for slowdown ahead

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

In the three months ended June 30, total revenue at Trivago rose by €49.3 million, or 52%, compared to the same period in 2021.... Read More

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Travel sector most likely to see subscription growth

By Jill Menze | August 9, 2022

Among subscription sectors, travel is the most likely to see subscription growth from both existing and new members over the next 12 months.... Read More

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