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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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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

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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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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

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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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Revenue drops for Trivago as challenges from Google, Coronavirus escalate

By Steven Lerner | February 12, 2020

Axel Hefer, CEO of Trivago, wants to “challenge” the way business is done with Google after the... Read More

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Google Maps adds features allowing users to explore and share more

By Linda Fox | February 12, 2020

The service, which Google claims has a billion users, now presents users on its Android and iOS app... Read More

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Lyft achieves first billion-dollar revenue quarter, keeps 2021 profitability target date in place

By Steven Lerner | February 12, 2020

As Lyft tries to recover from its first less-than-stellar year in the public markets, the... Read More

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MakeMyTrip separates roles of CEO and exec chairman, coronavirus cancellations begin

By Steven Lerner | February 11, 2020

MakeMyTrip’s co-founder and CEO of the India business, Rajesh Magow, has been elevated to group CEO,... Read More

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TUI alters forecast for 2020, 737 MAX grounding bites but digital investment continues

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2020

The tour operator estimated earnings before interest and income tax of between €850 million and €1,050... Read More

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