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Airbnb confirms hotels expansion plans amid 'strong' early momentum

By Morgan Hines | February 12, 2026

Airbnb reported solid Q4 and full-year results and shared updates on its progress in the hotel... Read More

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Tripadvisor pleased with experiences revenue contribution, early AI MVP tests

By Linda Fox | February 12, 2026

The experiences business reported revenue of $204 million in the quarter, up from $186 million during... Read More

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Travel platforms face cost and compliance impact of changing regulations

By Linda Fox | February 9, 2026

The regulatory environment in Europe is changing, with significant implications for travel platforms... Read More

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New rules for ‘good’ listings: How guests, algorithms are raising the bar for STRs

By Richie Khandelwal - PriceLabs | February 9, 2026

PriceLabs co-founder Richie Khandelwal describes what makes a "bad" STR listing and why hosts and... Read More

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Mount, Popfly merge to support travel brands, creators

By Morgan Hines | February 6, 2026

Adventure content company Popfly will integrate Mount’s network into its own.... Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Bryan Batista of Skyscanner

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2026

Skycanner CEO Bryan Batista talks about travel's uncomfortable truths and what needs to be started... Read More

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EDreams hit with €9 million fine for 'unfair' practices

By Abby Crotty | February 4, 2026

The Italian Competition Authority alleged eDreams engaged in "unfair commercial practices" related to... Read More

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Traveloka conducts layoffs, reorganizes around 'capabilities, tech and growth'

By WiT | February 4, 2026

The OTA did not disclose how many employees were affected but said the move positions it for... Read More

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Trivago turns a corner with strong 2025 results

By Morgan Hines | February 3, 2026

Trivago credited its revenue growth to a rise in referral revenue in Q4 2025, its fourth consecutive... Read More

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Home-swapping network Kindred lands $125M

By Abby Crotty | February 3, 2026

The funding includes a $40 million Series B round and an $85 million Series C round.... Read More

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