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Vacasa focuses on fixing “elevated homeowner churn,” CFO steps down
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Vacasa focuses on fixing “elevated homeowner churn,” CFO steps down
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023
In the first three months of this year, Vacasa’s gross booking value reached $521 million, up 5% year-over-year.... Read More
Axel Hefer leaves Trivago, former director appointed
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Axel Hefer leaves Trivago, former director appointed
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2023
Johannes Thomas, a former chief revenue officer and managing director, takes over the role of CEO and managing director with immediate effect.... Read More
MakeMyTrip adds Microsoft’s GPT tech for voice-assisted travel booking
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MakeMyTrip adds Microsoft’s GPT tech for voice-assisted travel booking
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023
The India-based online travel agency says it will use the technology to introduce voice-assisted booking in Indian languages.... Read More
Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units
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Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2023
The company reported a 43% increase in group revenue to €1.3 billion with adjusted profit up 188% to €273 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.... Read More
Travel tech expands reach in hospitality schools
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Travel tech expands reach in hospitality schools
By Derek Catron | May 9, 2023
A classroom tech revolution, accelerated by COVID and partnerships with travel leaders, means more of today’s hospitality students are exposed to the latest gadgets and cloud-based systems and learn to be entrepreneurs as much as hotel managers.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: CalmGetaways helps users book wellness travel
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STARTUP STAGE: CalmGetaways helps users book wellness travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023
Along with self-service search, users can fill out a form with their interests to receive customized recommendations from CalmGetaways.... Read More
New Expedia tech extends debate on attribute-based selling
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New Expedia tech extends debate on attribute-based selling
By Kathryn Walson | May 8, 2023
For now, Expedia Group’s system does not enable customization of room attributes, such as location, floor or view.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Travel investors on the outlook for funding
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Phocuswright Europe 2023: Travel investors on the outlook for funding
By PhocusWire | May 8, 2023
Three of Europe's leading investors take Center Stage in Barcelona to share their outlook for travel startup funding.... Read More
MadeComfy scores $10 million for expansion and tech development
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MadeComfy scores $10 million for expansion and tech development
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023
Investment in the Australia-based company was led by Commencer Capital with MC Fiduciary, BridgeLane Capital and private investors also participating.... Read More
eDreams looks to Google Cloud for generative AI boost
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eDreams looks to Google Cloud for generative AI boost
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023
The online travel agency is part of Google's AI trusted tester program, which enables it to combine its own AI capabilities with that of Google Cloud.... Read More
Short-term rental startups, investors talk market growth
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Short-term rental startups, investors talk market growth
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023
Funding is becoming harder to come by but some are breaking through with ongoing investor appetite in the vacation rental market.... Read More
Expedia Group embraces AI, banks on loyalty program
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Expedia Group embraces AI, banks on loyalty program
By Kathryn Walson | May 4, 2023
Expedia Group continues to invest in its strategy of acquiring and retaining “high-value loyalty members and app users” across its three leading brands, CEO Peter Kern said.... Read More
Booking Holdings sees opportunity to recreate "human travel agent” with generative AI
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Booking Holdings sees opportunity to recreate "human travel agent” with generative AI
By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2023
The comments regarding generative AI came as the company shared its first quarter financial results, which had both gross bookings and room nights at record levels for a quarter. ... Read More
Ongoing travel recovery boosts Q1 earnings for Uber and Lyft
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Ongoing travel recovery boosts Q1 earnings for Uber and Lyft
By Derek Catron | May 4, 2023
Both Uber and Lyft reported year-over-year revenue increases for the first quarter, as leaders at both companies spoke of the benefits of a competitive ride-sharing market.  ... Read More
Sabre repositions for revenue opportunities, cost savings
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Sabre repositions for revenue opportunities, cost savings
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2023
Job losses are part of the strategy to bring down costs, according to a statement from president and CEO Kurt Ekert, who said the team would be impacted.... Read More
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