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Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Travelers are diverse, and leadership teams should be, too
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2019
Leadership roles at travel companies should reflect the demographics they're targeting.... Read More
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News / Online
Vrbo ticks revenue growth as Expedia Group gets brand "back on track"
By Jill Menze | July 25, 2019
For the quarter ending June 30, revenue for Vrbo was up 17% compared to the second quarter of 2018, while gross bookings were up 2% compared to the same period.... Read More
TripAdvisor DMO advertising product
News / Online
TripAdvisor launches sponsored content options for DMOs
By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2019
TripAdvisor has created new advertising options for DMOs within the destination-focused travel feed.... Read More
Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform
News / Online
Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform
By Kevin May | July 25, 2019
Leading the Series B round is Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund, with Yes VC also participating for the first time.... Read More
TravelPerk FlexiPerk business travel refund
News / Startups
TravelPerk shakes up business travel with new refund option for cancelled bookings
By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019
TravelPerk's new FlexiPerk option gives companies a 90% refund on cancelled bookings.... Read More
Trivago Q2 2019 earnings
News / Online
Trivago returns to referral revenue growth, ticks four consecutive quarters of profitability
By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019
Trivago is on the upswing in the first half of 2019, with increased profitability and a return to positive referral revenue growth.... Read More
Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase
News / Technology
Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase
By Kevin May | July 24, 2019
Roomex co-founder and CEO Jack Donaghy moved on from the company to "pursue other interests."... Read More
Q&A: Vered Schwarz on how women in hospitality can break gender barriers in tech
News / Technology
Q&A: Vered Schwarz on how women in hospitality can break gender barriers in tech
By Jill Menze | July 24, 2019
Short-term rental software provider Guesty's chief operating officer believes women are uniquely positioned to break down the gender imbalance in travel technology.... Read More
Cruise line apps are igniting early onboard spending
News / Online
Cruise line apps are igniting early onboard spending
By Tom Stieghorst - Travel Weekly | July 24, 2019
Cruise lines are expanding and refining their mobile device apps, and one result is a growing stream of onboard revenue as more people book activities through the app before boarding.... Read More
TurnKey Vacation Rentals 48M funding
News / Online
TurnKey Vacation Rentals raises $48M, courts millionth guest to the platform
By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2019
TurnKey Vacation Rentals has raised $48 million in new funding to develop its technology, add new markets and grow its partnerships.... Read More
Startup Stage Eddy Travels
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Eddy Travels provides personalized trip planning in messaging apps
By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2019
Eddy Travels is an AI-powered travel assistant that functions inside messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Slack, Viber and Line.  ... Read More
A tale of two startups - a booming tours and activities sector has a dark side
News / Online
A tale of two startups - a booming tours and activities sector has a dark side
By Kevin May | July 23, 2019
For all the money pouring into the likes of GetYourGuide and Klook, spare a thought for other businesses that are finding the sector extremely tough.... Read More
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News / Startups
Sam Shank's advice for startups after HotelTonight's "f*cking crazy" ride
By Jill Menze | July 23, 2019
Speaking during Phocuswright’s Battleground event, the CEO shared how HotelTonight fought through its toughest times as well as gave advice for startup founders currently navigating similar waters.... Read More
Amadeus TravelClick alternative accommodation data
News / Technology
TravelClick claims first-of-its-kind alternative accommodations tool
By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2019
TravelClick, an Amadeus company, has created a data tool providing supply, demand and rate information for 27 million alternative accommodations worldwide.... Read More
Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels
News / Online
Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels
By Kevin May | July 22, 2019
Previously, hotels were restricted via their General Delivery Terms with the online travel agency on bidding on certain keywords, such as "booking.com" and other copyright terms on Google AdWords.... Read More
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