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MadeComfy scores $10 million for expansion and tech development

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023

Investment in the Australia-based company was led by Commencer Capital with MC Fiduciary, BridgeLane... Read More

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Expedia Group embraces AI, banks on loyalty program

By Kathryn Walson | May 4, 2023

Expedia Group continues to invest in its strategy of acquiring and retaining “high-value loyalty... Read More

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Booking Holdings sees opportunity to recreate "human travel agent” with generative AI

By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2023

The comments regarding generative AI came as the company shared its first quarter financial results,... Read More

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Ongoing travel recovery boosts Q1 earnings for Uber and Lyft

By Derek Catron | May 4, 2023

Both Uber and Lyft reported year-over-year revenue increases for the first quarter, as leaders at both... Read More

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Tripadvisor Q1 revenue up 42% compared to 2022

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023

Tripadvisor's Viator segment brought in $115 million in revenue in the first quarter, up 105% compared... Read More

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Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023

Airbnb's latest update includes a relaunch of private rooms with new enhanced host and property... Read More

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Trivago hampered as advertisers focus on profitability despite travel demand

By Linda Fox | May 3, 2023

The hotel metasearch company said progress was made in each of its goals of increasing value in the... Read More

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Guesty acquires marketing and distribution solution StaySense

By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2023

This marks Guesty's fourth acquisition since it raised $170 million in Series E funding last August.... Read More

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Marriott to prominently display resort fees this month

By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today | May 1, 2023

Marriott is making this required moved based on a 2021 settlement in a Pennsylvania court regarding... Read More

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Vacasa receives notice of potential Nasdaq delisting

By Kathryn Walson | May 1, 2023

Vacasa said it “intends to monitor the closing bid price of its stock and assess potential actions to... Read More

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More