Marketing

Inside Expedia Group's new unified loyalty program
News / Online
Inside Expedia Group's new unified loyalty program
By Jill Menze | May 9, 2022
Called One Key, the program will allow loyalty members to earn and burn points across all of Expedia Group’s brands. Read More
Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round
News / Technology
Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round
By Kevin May | May 5, 2022
The non-dilutive debt financing program is the fifth round of support that the U.S.-based company has received to-date from Lighter Capital. Read More
Tripadvisor names media exec Matt Goldberg as CEO beginning July 1
News / Online
Tripadvisor names media exec Matt Goldberg as CEO beginning July 1
By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2022
Goldberg has most recently been an executive at media buying platform The Trade Desk and was formerly CEO of Lonely Planet. Read More
trivago-q1-2022
News / Online
Trivago reports Q1 profit of €21M but excludes recent €30M fine
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2022
On April 22, the Australian Federal Court ordered Trivago to pay a €30.2 million penalty for making misleading claims about hotel room rates online and in television advertising. Read More
Expedia Group revenue jumps 81% as travel recovery continues
News / Online
Expedia Group revenue jumps 81% as travel recovery continues
By Jill Menze | May 2, 2022
For the first quarter of 2022, Expedia Group revenue was $2.2 billion, an 81% increase from $1.2 billion in Q1 2021. Read More
Remember Bing? A different option for hotels to Google
Opinion / Distribution
Remember Bing? A different option for hotels to Google
By Paola Romero - Mirai | May 2, 2022
Bing offers another shopping window where a hotel can be seen by many users who are not on Google and who now end up with the OTAs, because they are the only ones bidding on a hotel. Read More
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News / Technology
Movable Ink bags $55M for personalization tech push
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2022
Movable Ink works with a number of travel companies on content personalization including Delta Air Lines, MGM Resorts, Princess Cruises and Uber. Read More
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News / Startups
India’s TravClan raises $4.7M to help agents digitize operations
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2022
TravClan helps travel agent set up websites, connect to suppliers and manage their online marketing. Read More
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News / Technology
Singapore hospitality company opens hotel in metaverse
By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2022
Beginning May 5 users can “step inside” the hotel - M Social Decentraland - with their avatars to explore the property. Read More
The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel
News / Technology
The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022
Almost two-thirds of consumers say they have already purchased a virtual product or participated in a virtual experience in the past year. Read More
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News / Startups
Machine learning startup Jarvis lands $16M to grow hospitality offering
By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2022
Jarvis ML wants to provide what it calls "OTA-grade machine learning" capabilities for short-term rental property managers. Read More
Holibob boosts tours distribution tech with acquisition of TourismSolved
News / Online
Holibob boosts tours distribution tech with acquisition of TourismSolved
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2022
The combined companies will offer SaaS, distribution and success-based marketing to activity operators and retailers. Read More
How destinations are using geolocation data to manage tourism growth
News / Technology
How destinations are using geolocation data to manage tourism growth
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2022
Tech firms like Zartico are showing how data can drive a balance between tourists and locals. Read More
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News / Online
Radisson targets influencers, gamers with new hotel brand
By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2022
The first Radisson Inn & Suites are slated to open in the United States this fall, each with a "Creative Content Studio." Read More
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News / Distribution
New booking systems signal next step for blockchain
By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2022
In notable advancement for blockchain, two new systems are enabling travelers to book hotels and rentals. Read More
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