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News / Online
Coronavirus, Viator rebranding among top concerns for Tripadvisor’s potential growth
By Steven Lerner | February 19, 2020
As Tripadvisor aims to grow in 2020, what are the big headwinds to watch out for?  ... Read More
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News / Distribution
Where travel brand loyalty sits in a super app world
By Linda Fox | February 18, 2020
It’s hard for major travel brands to ignore super apps given the huge volume of consumers that they... Read More
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News / Distribution
Lufthansa Group renews IT partnership with Amadeus, adds digital services
By Linda Fox | February 18, 2020
While the deal was agreed in principle about a year ago, Amadeus says it has taken time to negotiate... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Amenitiz helps independent hotels tackle a digital world
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Amenitiz helps independent hotels tackle a digital world
By Steven Lerner | February 18, 2020
Amenitiz is an all-in-one platform that allows independent hoteliers and vacation rental owners to... Read More
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News / Distribution
International expansion swells losses for OYO to $335M
By Linda Fox | February 17, 2020
The company reported revenue of $951 million in its full-year earnings for 2019, a more than... Read More
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News / Online
Trip.com Group wants $1.2B loan as coronavirus tests China’s economy
By Steven Lerner | February 17, 2020
As companies in China grapple with the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s... Read More
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News / Distribution
Hotel websites hold firm in booking rankings, Airbnb makes progress
By Linda Fox | February 14, 2020
SiteMinder reveals the top sources of online bookings for hotels in 2019.... Read More
Barry Diller cites “dumb things” and “mistakes” as Expedia still ends 2019 on financial high
News / Online
Barry Diller cites “dumb things” and “mistakes” as Expedia still ends 2019 on financial high
By Steven Lerner | February 14, 2020
In his first earnings call since taking over day-to-day operations for Expedia Group, Chairman Barry... Read More
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News / Technology
CWT adds messaging service for travelers, ponders adding voice tech
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2020
The technology enables travelers to contact a counselor at any time of the day via desktop, mobile or... Read More
Tripadvisor ends 2019 with revenue fall, remains optimistic about 2020
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Tripadvisor ends 2019 with revenue fall, remains optimistic about 2020
By Steven Lerner | February 13, 2020
Total revenue for the fourth quarter slipped 3% year-over-year to $335 million.... Read More
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