Metasearch

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the metasearch sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

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News / Online
HomeToGo reports revenue increases, strong momentum into Q3
By Linda Fox | August 16, 2022
HomeToGo says it's on target for adjusted EBITDA to break even by 2023. Read More
Trivago touts strong second quarter but prepares for slowdown ahead
News / Online
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
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News / Online
Tripadvisor recovers close to 2019 levels in Q2 2022
By Linda Fox | August 4, 2022
Tripadvisor says the strongest recovery in Q2 2022 came from its Viator and the Fork segments. Read More
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News / Online
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
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News / Online
Wego boss talks Middle East opportunity, market characteristics
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2022
Wego's Ross Veitch discusses integrating new companies, its customer acquisition strategy and more. Read More
Travel brands expand TikTok presence to reach new audiences
News / Online
Travel brands expand TikTok presence to reach new audiences
By Kathryn Walson | July 21, 2022
Travel providers including Booking.com, Kayak and Carnival Cruise Line outline their TikTok strategies. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: How intermediaries are mastering the middle
By PhocusWire | June 3, 2022
A panel at Phocuswright Europe will discuss the opportunities and challenges for intermediaries in Europe. Read More
HomeToGo fully acquires vacation rental tech provider SECRA
News / Online
HomeToGo fully acquires vacation rental tech provider SECRA
By Jill Menze | June 1, 2022
HomeToGo’s acquisition of the Germany-based company is its third this year. Read More
Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business
News / Technology
Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022
Kayak's CEO talks launching Kayak for Business in the pandemic, competition and future functionality. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Why do travel providers miss the mark on personalization?
By Cara Whitehill - Unlock Advisors | May 19, 2022
Travel providers have the data and the tools to truly personalize offers - and yet, they don't. Read More
ALERTS: New deals, products, partnerships and hires in digital travel
News / Technology
ALERTS: New deals, products, partnerships and hires in digital travel
By PhocusWire | May 6, 2022
The backbone of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry is powered by technology and digital services. Here we capture new deals and partnerships, product launches and important hires all in one... 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
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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
Google enhances trip-planning tools as travel searches boom
News / Online
Google enhances trip-planning tools as travel searches boom
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2022
Google is launching new tools related to flight and hotel searches and general trip planning.   Read More
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Interview / Online
Sounding Off: A step in the right direction for climate awareness
By PhocusWire | April 15, 2022
A new framework creating uniform principles related to flight emissions data is an example of the type of collaborative effort needed to move the industry forward on the path to sustainability. Read More
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