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How online travel agencies plan to win and retain customers
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How online travel agencies plan to win and retain customers
By Phocuswright Research | August 8, 2023
Mobile has become one of the biggest strategic focus areas for online travel agencies, as they look... Read More
Influencers are a new class of travel agents — but lack the right tools
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Influencers are a new class of travel agents — but lack the right tools
By Betsy Mulé – F-Prime Capital | August 7, 2023
Influencers have become a new breed of travel agent, yet they need a way to monetize their efforts,... Read More
Airbnb accelerates supply growth, looks to expand beyond core service
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Airbnb accelerates supply growth, looks to expand beyond core service
By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2023
Airbnb saw its revenue reach $2.5 billion in the second quarter of this year - with more than 115... Read More
Booking’s Fogel sees signs of “record summer travel season”
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Booking’s Fogel sees signs of “record summer travel season”
By Derek Catron | August 3, 2023
Booking Holdings enjoyed record gross travel bookings in Q2, but CEO Glenn Fogel sees even better... Read More
Expedia Group sees cause for optimism in record Q2 earnings
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Expedia Group sees cause for optimism in record Q2 earnings
By Derek Catron | August 3, 2023
While revenues slowed and fell below analysts’ estimates, CEO Peter Kern saw promise in Expedia... Read More
EaseMyTrip expands through three acquisitions in India
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EaseMyTrip expands through three acquisitions in India
By Linda Fox | August 3, 2023
The acquisitions, which will be paid for by equity shares, are Guideline Travels Holidays, TripShope... Read More
Citizens partners with Wyndham on vacation club pay plan
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Citizens partners with Wyndham on vacation club pay plan
By Derek Catron | August 3, 2023
Citizens Pay allows Wyndham Destinations vacation club members to cover down payment costs with fixed... Read More
Viator accounted for nearly half of Tripadvisor’s revenue in Q2
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Viator accounted for nearly half of Tripadvisor’s revenue in Q2
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2023
Viator's revenue was up 59% in Q2 this year compared with 2022 and is now nearly on par with revenue... Read More
Trivago second quarter revenue dips
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Trivago second quarter revenue dips
By Linda Fox | August 2, 2023
Referral revenue decreased from €141 million to almost €123 million while return on advertising spend... Read More
Building a pipeline for gender diversity in travel
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Building a pipeline for gender diversity in travel
By Derek Catron | August 2, 2023
Companies like TravelPerk and Mews are going the extra mile to secure more gender diversity in travel... Read More
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