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Expedia Group revenue jumps 81% as travel recovery continues
News / Online
Expedia Group revenue jumps 81% as travel recovery continues
By Jill Menze | May 2, 2022
For the first quarter of 2022, Expedia Group revenue was $2.2 billion, an 81% increase from $1.2 billion in Q1 2021. Read More
VacayMyWay claims a first with rewards program for rentals
News / Online
VacayMyWay claims a first with rewards program for rentals
By Kevin May | April 26, 2022
Travelers will earn one point for every $1 they spend on a booking with the U.S.-based startup. Points can be redeemed on future reservations made on the site over the course of the next 12 months. Read More
Short-term rental industry must do a better job vetting travelers
Opinion / Online
Short-term rental industry must do a better job vetting travelers
By Carl Shepherd | April 25, 2022
The co-founder of HomeAway says, with property owners becoming farther removed from those renting their properties, a new, stronger system is needed to minimize the chance of tragedy. Read More
Pandemic-hit Lyric spins off Wheelhouse, raises $16M funding
News / Distribution
Pandemic-hit Lyric spins off Wheelhouse, raises $16M funding
By Kevin May | April 21, 2022
Wheelhouse is positioning itself as a revenue management and business intelligence service for property management companies in the alternative accommodation sector. Read More
Campspace pegs €3M round, acquires German competitor Pop-Up Camps
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Campspace pegs €3M round, acquires German competitor Pop-Up Camps
By Kevin May | April 21, 2022
The debut round was led by VNV Global, with David Vismans (previously chief product officer at Booking.com) and Andrea Carini supporting the round as angel investors. Read More
Expedia Group joins Prince Harry's Travalyst sustainable travel coalition
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Expedia Group joins Prince Harry's Travalyst sustainable travel coalition
By Kevin May | April 20, 2022
Expedia Group will sit alongside arch rival Booking Holdings, Trip.com Group, Skyscanner, Tripadvisor, Google and Visa in the coalition of companies first created by Prince Harry in 2019. Read More
Omri Morgenshtern replaces John Brown as CEO at Agoda
News / Online
Omri Morgenshtern replaces John Brown as CEO at Agoda
By Kevin May | April 19, 2022
The new boss is currently chief operating officer at the Booking Holdings-owned, Asia Pacific-focused online travel agency, taking on the new role from July 1. Read More
One thing to know about each major European travel market in one minute
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One thing to know about each major European travel market in one minute
By Phocuswright Research | April 19, 2022
We are beginning to see the end of restrictions in Europe, signaling the start to a new phase of recovery. 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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News / Technology
Travel chatbot provider Mindsay acquired by automation specialist Laiye
By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2022
Mindsay's AI-powered chat solutions are used by hotels, airlines, airports, OTAs and rail companies to automate customer service.      Read More
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News / Online
Study: Traveler interest in sustainability up, but info lacks
By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2022
Booking.com's latest consumer survey shows an uptick in interest in finding sustainable properties and destinations, but a need for better information to facilitate that process. Read More
OTA Insight acquires hotel revenue management tech company Kriya RevGen
News / Technology
OTA Insight acquires hotel revenue management tech company Kriya RevGen
By Jill Menze | April 14, 2022
OTA Insight and Kriya RevGen will form a business intelligence solution that delivers tailored insights for both hotel-level users and multi-property users. Read More
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News / Online
Travalyst coalition companies to display airline emissions data
By Linda Fox | April 13, 2022
The not-for-profit organization says its coalition of travel brands are aligned on a shared framework for collecting and showing flight emissions data. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper launches online travel agent training course
By Mitra Sorrells | April 13, 2022
Dubbed “Bunny Bootcamp,” the self-guided course includes 160 hours of material and provides simulation activities using a Sabre GDS emulator. Read More
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News / Distribution
Online activity shows growing recovery for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | April 12, 2022
An analysis by Similarweb shows visits to airline and hospitality websites are up as consumers act on their desire to travel.   Read More
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