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Nor1 says new banner ads help hotels better compete with OTAs

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2019

Nor1 says its new merchandising banners are drawing 25% conversion rates and helping hotels compete more effectively with OTAs.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Travelers are diverse, and leadership teams should be, too

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2019

Leadership roles at travel companies should reflect the demographics they're targeting.... Read More

News / Online

Vrbo ticks revenue growth as Expedia Group gets brand "back on track"

By Jill Menze | July 25, 2019

For the quarter ending June 30, revenue for Vrbo was up 17% compared to the second quarter of 2018, while gross bookings were up 2% compared to the same period.... Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor launches sponsored content options for DMOs

By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2019

TripAdvisor has created new advertising options for DMOs within the destination-focused travel feed.... Read More

News / Online

Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform

By Kevin May | July 25, 2019

Leading the Series B round is Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund, with Yes VC also participating for the first time.... Read More

TravelPerk FlexiPerk business travel refund

News / Startups

TravelPerk shakes up business travel with new refund option for cancelled bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019

TravelPerk's new FlexiPerk option gives companies a 90% refund on cancelled bookings.... Read More

News / Online

Trivago returns to referral revenue growth, ticks four consecutive quarters of profitability

By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019

Trivago is on the upswing in the first half of 2019, with increased profitability and a return to positive referral revenue growth.... Read More

News / Technology

Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase

By Kevin May | July 24, 2019

Roomex co-founder and CEO Jack Donaghy moved on from the company to "pursue other interests."... Read More

News / Online

Cruise line apps are igniting early onboard spending

By Tom Stieghorst - Travel Weekly | July 24, 2019

Cruise lines are expanding and refining their mobile device apps, and one result is a growing stream of onboard revenue as more people book activities through the app before boarding.... Read More

News / Online

TurnKey Vacation Rentals raises $48M, courts millionth guest to the platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2019

TurnKey Vacation Rentals has raised $48 million in new funding to develop its technology, add new markets and grow its partnerships.... Read More

News / Online

A tale of two startups - a booming tours and activities sector has a dark side

By Kevin May | July 23, 2019

For all the money pouring into the likes of GetYourGuide and Klook, spare a thought for other businesses that are finding the sector extremely tough.... Read More

News / Startups

Sam Shank's advice for startups after HotelTonight's "f*cking crazy" ride

By Jill Menze | July 23, 2019

Speaking during Phocuswright’s Battleground event, the CEO shared how HotelTonight fought through its toughest times as well as gave advice for startup founders currently navigating similar waters.... Read More

Amadeus TravelClick alternative accommodation data

News / Technology

TravelClick claims first-of-its-kind alternative accommodations tool

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2019

TravelClick, an Amadeus company, has created a data tool providing supply, demand and rate information for 27 million alternative accommodations worldwide.... Read More

News / Online

Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels

By Kevin May | July 22, 2019

Previously, hotels were restricted via their General Delivery Terms with the online travel agency on bidding on certain keywords, such as "booking.com" and other copyright terms on Google AdWords.... Read More