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Why the hotel chatbot is a must-have for data collection

By Elitza Stoilova - Umni | August 15, 2022

With the disappearance of third-party cookies, hotel website chatbots will be critical to the collecting of first- and zero-party data. Read More

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Travel startup Fora wants to reinvent the travel agent

By Jill Menze | August 11, 2022

Tech-powered travel agency Fora, which just raised $13.5 million, provides resources to anyone looking for a career as a travel advisor. Read More

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Vacasa raises revenue, profitability guidance after Q2 beats forecast

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

Vacasa’s revenue in Q2 grew 31% year-over-year to $310 million and adjusted EBITDA came in at negative $2 million, head of guidance. Read More

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Sonder recovers revenue, hits record RevPAR in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 10, 2022

Sonder reported revenue of $121 million in Q2 2022, up 157% year-on-year and fueled by RevPAR growth. Read More

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Trivago touts strong second quarter but prepares for slowdown ahead

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

In the three months ended June 30, total revenue at Trivago rose by €49.3 million, or 52%, compared to the same period in 2021. Read More

News / Startups

Velocity Ventures takes stake in big data and predictive analytics startup

By WiT | August 8, 2022

Switzerland-based startup Zytlyn uses big data and machine learning to provide companies with predictive insights on travel demand. Read More

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Holidu subsidiary Bookiply acquires Lohospo and my.IRS

By Mitra Sorrells | August 5, 2022

The merger is an expansion of a long-standing partnership among Bookiply, Lohospo and my.IRS. Read More

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Expedia Group posts highest ever Q2 revenue and profit

By Mitra Sorrells | August 4, 2022

Expedia Group revenue in Q2 was $3.2 billion - up 1% compared to Q2 2019 - and adjusted EBITDA came in at $648 million, up 14% versus the second quarter of 2019. Read More

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Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 3, 2022

Revenues for Q2 2022 were up 99% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, while room nights booked surpassed 2019 levels. Read More

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Airbnb posts record Q2 income of $379M on $2.1B revenue

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

Airbnb says growth in “Nights and Experiences booked” and strong daily rates drove revenue up 58% compared to Q2 2021. Read More

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Google's three best practices to capture travel demand

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

As travel-related searches increase, Google offers tips on how brands can use data to drive bookings. Read More

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Wyndham’s Julie White on distribution, loyalty and marketing

By PhocusWire | July 28, 2022

In the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022, White discusses her work with the global company’s managed and franchised properties across EMEA. Read More

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Hopper, Trivago and Etraveli on innovating from the middle

By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, the travel intermediaries discussed innovation strategies, mergers and acquisitions and economic challenges. Read More

News / Startups

Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2022

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's Christine Wang talks innovation gaps and startup opportunities in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More

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Consumers willing to pay more for inclusive travel choices

By Jill Menze | July 25, 2022

According to a new study, seven in 10 consumers are willing to pay more for a destination, lodging or transportation option that is more inclusive to all types of travelers. Read More

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