In his first earnings call since taking over day-to-day operations for Expedia Group, Chairman Barry Diller very candidly outlined his 2020 plan to “drive sustained growth.”... Read More

The technology enables travelers to contact a counselor at any time of the day via desktop, mobile or a third party messaging app approved by their employer.... Read More

Holibob is a B2B marketplace for tours and experiences that provides resellers such as airlines, hotels, travel agents and OTAs with an inventory that has been vetted for safety and quality. ... Read More

Total revenue for the fourth quarter slipped 3% year-over-year to $335 million.... Read More

When the definitive history of online travel is written in the decades to come, Steve Hafner will be remembered for many things - one of which being his part in creating Kayak in 2004.... Read More

Axel Hefer, CEO of Trivago, wants to “challenge” the way business is done with Google after the Düsseldorf, Germany-based company posted disappointing financial results.... Read More

The service, which Google claims has a billion users, now presents users on its Android and iOS app with five tabs: Commute, Contribute, Explore, Saved and Updates.... Read More

Although Google’s recent decision to stop charging for leads to airlines and OTAs in Google Flights might look insignificant to other Big Tech moves in recent decades, it is sending shockwaves across the travel industry.  ... Read More

 As Lyft tries to recover from its first less-than-stellar year in the public markets, the ride-sharing company showed significant improvement in its fiscal year 2019 result.  ... Read More

After 10 years as CEO of North America’s largest vacation rental management company, Breon is relinquishing the role. OpenTable CEO Matt Roberts steps in as a job search begins.... Read More

Comeau was previously senior vice president of strategy and operations, including a regular role fronting the brand's Battleground and Launch competitions at The Phocuswright Conference and Phocuswright Europe events.... Read More

MakeMyTrip’s co-founder and CEO of the India business, Rajesh Magow, has been elevated to group CEO, a role previously held by founder Deep Kalra.  ... Read More

The tour operator estimated earnings before interest and income tax of between €850 million and €1,050 billion for the full year ending December 2020.... Read More

16 companies will compete across two competitions at this year's event in London: Phocuswright's Battleground EMEA and TTE's Launchpad.... Read More

Every single hotel, without any exception, whether large or small, independent or part of a hotel chain, with a good or bad reputation, in the centre or in the suburbs, has significant potential to increase direct sales.... Read More