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CEO Spotlight - Johannes Thomas of Trivago
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Johannes Thomas of Trivago
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2023
PhocusWire talks to Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas about coming back to the metasearch platform, his... Read More
Tripla acquires BookandLink to boost hotel guest experience technology
News / Technology
Tripla acquires BookandLink to boost hotel guest experience technology
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2023
The acquisition will enable Tripla to speed up its development in Asia while boosting revenue for each... Read More
First Choice relaunches with flight-free vacation options
News / Online
First Choice relaunches with flight-free vacation options
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2023
TUI brand First Choice believes traveler needs are changing, and it wants to offer them more options... Read More
Wego moves into business travel with acquisition of Travelstop
News / Online
Wego moves into business travel with acquisition of Travelstop
By Linda Fox | September 12, 2023
Wego said the move will extend its reach into business travel while Travelstop will be able to take... Read More
Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court
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Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2023
Booking Holdings has responded to rumors that European regulators will veto its Etraveli acquisition,... Read More
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
News / Startups
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary... Read More
Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides
News / Technology
Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
ArrivalGuides provides destination guides in multiple languages from tourism boards and travel experts... Read More
Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs
News / Online
Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Trip.com Group's Q2 2023 report revealed net revenue of $1.6 billion, up 180% year over year and 22%... Read More
Will European regulators block Booking's acquisition of Etraveli?
News / Online
Will European regulators block Booking's acquisition of Etraveli?
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2023
In June, the European Commission said the proposed acquisition may allow Booking to strengthen its... Read More
CosmoTrips no more one year after launch?
News / Online
CosmoTrips no more one year after launch?
By Linda Fox | September 1, 2023
CosmoTrips was launched a year ago by Cosmopolitan-publisher Hearst targeting a millennial and Gen Z... Read More
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