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Airbnb removes 100,000 listings, expands listing verification
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Airbnb removes 100,000 listings, expands listing verification
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2024
 As part of its “spring update,” Airbnb shared news of de-listings, verification, highlights and more.... Read More
Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation
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Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation
By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024
Mews said it crossed $100 million in annualized net revenue in the last year. It will use the funding to accelerate its global expansion, product growth and acquisition strategy.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch
By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024
Prior to becoming CEO in April 2023, Messina had been SVP of technology and innovation at MCR Hotels, the third-largest hotel operator in the United States and the parent company of Stayntouch.... Read More
TravelAI relaunches Casai website with focus on luxury short-term rentals
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TravelAI relaunches Casai website with focus on luxury short-term rentals
By D.J. Catron | March 1, 2024
After acquiring the domain name of the Latin American short-term rental startup, TravelAI will use the site to target travelers interested primarily in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.  ... Read More
Tripadvisor Plus is shutting down after three years
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Tripadvisor Plus is shutting down after three years
By Morgan Hines | March 1, 2024
In remarks at the Phocuswright Conference in November, Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg said the company would focus on the benefits of free membership versus trying to build the paid subscription program.... Read More
Sabre, Mastercard join Travalyst mission to drive sustainable travel choices
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Sabre, Mastercard join Travalyst mission to drive sustainable travel choices
By Linda Fox | March 1, 2024
The coalition, which also counts Booking.com, Expedia Group and Trip.com Group as partners, aims to help inform consumer travel choices by making sustainability information mainstream.... Read More
Cabana founder on lessons learned from failed startup
Opinion / Startups
Cabana founder on lessons learned from failed startup
By Scott Kubly | March 1, 2024
Founded in 2019, Cabana offered a “hotel-on-wheels.” It had raised more than $17 million, had $2 million in annual revenue, and its more than 4,000 customers had booked 20,000 nights.... Read More
15below gets investment from LDC to accelerate growth
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15below gets investment from LDC to accelerate growth
By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2024
Founded in 2000, 15below currently works with more than 60 airlines, rail operators, travel agencies and TMCs and partners with Amadeus and Navitaire.... Read More
Amex GBT looks to drive AI across organization and beyond
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Amex GBT looks to drive AI across organization and beyond
By Linda Fox | February 29, 2024
The AI initiative is seeking to adopt AI technologies and will work across four areas of the company: traveler care, finance, engineering and enabling a modern workplace.... Read More
STR industry faces new rules in Europe; Airbnb welcomes change
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STR industry faces new rules in Europe; Airbnb welcomes change
By Morgan Hines | February 29, 2024
The short-term rental industry will have 24 months to comply with new industry regulations to be implemented across Europe.... Read More
Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations
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Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations
By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web in Travel | February 29, 2024
The Global Travel Tech also includes eDreams Odigeo, Travelport and Skyscanner. They seek to address global concerns around anticipated regulatory changes affecting digital travel platforms.  ... Read More
AirAsia integrates fintech ancillaries from Hopper B2B solution HTS
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AirAsia integrates fintech ancillaries from Hopper B2B solution HTS
By Mitra Sorrells | February 29, 2024
The new "cancel for any reason" option will launch later this year for customers that book non-refundable fares on the AirAsia MOVE app and at airasia.com.... Read More
AI check-in: Trip.com seeks to create “perfect trip for a better world” with TripGenie
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AI check-in: Trip.com seeks to create “perfect trip for a better world” with TripGenie
By Morgan Hines | February 29, 2024
In the past year, users engaging with TripGenie used the Trip.com app for a "remarkable" 20 minutes or more - double the length of app users not engaging with the tool.... Read More
Vacasa lays off 5%, COO Banczak leaving as company acknowledges challenges ahead
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Vacasa lays off 5%, COO Banczak leaving as company acknowledges challenges ahead
By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2024
Vacasa's bookings dropped for the third straight quarter in Q4 2023, and the company ended the year with its inventory down 5%.... Read More
Amadeus 2023 revenue hits €5.4B, expects growth from Vision-Box acquisition
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Amadeus 2023 revenue hits €5.4B, expects growth from Vision-Box acquisition
By Linda Fox | February 28, 2024
Amadeus revenue in Q4 increased 18% to almost €1.4 billion with EBITDA up 18% to €469 million and a 47% increase in profit to €210 million.... Read More
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