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Data Appeal acquires majority stake in travel insight firm Mabrian Technologies

By Linda Fox | November 22, 2023

The companies said the deal will lead to the creation of the “largest data intelligence company... Read More

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Sprints, squads and small changes - how Skyscanner, Trivago view innovation

By Linda Fox | November 22, 2023

Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars and Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas discussed innovation in travel... Read More

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Grazzy inks partnership for digital tipping with Hyatt

By Linda Fox | November 21, 2023

The partnership means that Grazzy’s tipping solutions can be used across Hyatt’s locations, helping... Read More

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Trip.com Group attributes revenue gains to travel's "substantial recovery"

By Linda Fox | November 21, 2023

During an earnings call James Liang, Trip.com Group's chairman, added that outbound business is... Read More

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Destinations weigh up impact of AI

By Linda Fox | November 20, 2023

Sojern's State of Destination Marketing 2024 revealed that 49% of destination marketing organizations... Read More

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Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 17, 2023

Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the... Read More

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Earnings roundup: EDreams, Flight Centre and Sonder

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2023

Highlights from the latest financial updates of eDreams Odigeo, Flight Centre and Sonder.... Read More

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European lawmakers agree on registration system for short-term rental hosts and platforms

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2023

As a first step towards shaking short-term rentals rules across Europe, lawmakers have agreed on draft... Read More

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Travel M&A activity heats up in post-pandemic era

By Linda Fox | November 14, 2023

The report tracked a total of 1,758 companies sold between 2014 and Q3 2023 with the majority of the... Read More

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Earnings roundup: Vacasa, HomeToGo, Amex GBT and Despegar

By Linda Fox | November 10, 2023

A roundup of the third quarter 2023 earnings for travel companies, including Amex GBT, Despegar and... Read More

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