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Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
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Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2023
Following a veto by European regulators of the Booking.com-Etraveli acquisition, Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund talks about what’s next for the company, growth opportunities and its focus on flights.... Read More
Airbnb’s new AI-powered “Guest Favorites” property badge will update daily
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Airbnb’s new AI-powered “Guest Favorites” property badge will update daily
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2023
The new badge, part of the Airbnb's Winter Release, comes just days after the company shuttered its Plus program, which was a more manual, design-focused evaluation.... Read More
Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe
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Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | November 8, 2023
Fairlyne’s platform - which is designed to distribute vouchers to ticket resellers - should align with Rail Europe's vision to build a convenient and sustainable rail travel ecosystem.... Read More
IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham: How hotels prioritize mobile apps
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IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham: How hotels prioritize mobile apps
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Hotel brands are adding more features to their mobile apps and using them as key tools for loyalty as consumers continue to be glued to their phones.... Read More
Travel helps Uber drive to another profitable quarter
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Travel helps Uber drive to another profitable quarter
By Derek Catron | November 7, 2023
Surging global travel demand played a part in Uber's strong quarter, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during a call with investors Tuesday morning.... Read More
Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
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Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments.... Read More
Tripadvisor Q3 revenue up across all segments, most sharply for Viator
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Tripadvisor Q3 revenue up across all segments, most sharply for Viator
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2023
Tripadvisor's total revenue in the third quarter of this year was $533 million, up 16% year over year, with nearly half of that revenue coming from Viator.... Read More
Google Maps: A new direct channel for tour operators and activities
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Google Maps: A new direct channel for tour operators and activities
By Brennen Bliss – Propellic | November 6, 2023
Google Maps has been evolving to serve travelers and travel brands over the past few years, and its newest major update could lead to increased direct bookings for tour operators and activities.... Read More
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
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