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HomeToGo boosted by last-minute summer bookings
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2022
Vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo has reported booking revenue of €43 million for the third quarter... Read More
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OTAs look to longer-term value for marketing dollars
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2022
Direct relationships, channels and loyalty programs are seen as the way forward as OTAs seek a shift... Read More
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Marriott launches apartment-style accommodations in North America
By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2022
Unlike Marriott’s existing extended-stay brands, these properties will not provide traditional hotel... Read More
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Busbud merges with Betterez, gets funding from Amadeus Ventures
By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2022
Founded in 2011, Busbud offers bus tickets from more than 3,900 companies in more than 80... Read More
Studies see possible muted fall, return of holiday travel
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Studies see possible muted fall, return of holiday travel
By Kathryn Walson | November 9, 2022
A new report reveals consumers are price-shopping on online travel agencies because of economic... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Are women in the workforce facing extinction?
By Traci Mercer - Sabre Corporation | November 8, 2022
Women’s jobs were twice as vulnerable to being cut than men’s during the pandemic.... Read More
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Tripadvisor beats 2019 revenue for first time, Viator up 138% year-over-year
By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2022
Tripadvisor revenue in the third quarter of this year was $459 million, up 51% year-over-year and... Read More
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Airbnb enhances price transparency, reduces checkout chores
By Kathryn Walson | November 7, 2022
In addition to displaying the total price, Airbnb is also advising hosts on which household chores... Read More
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News / Online
Hopper and Capital One extend partnership fueled by new $96M investment
By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2022
Capital One Travel uses Hopper Cloud to offer customers features such as price alerts, price drop... Read More
Destinations International creates DEI pilot powered by Tripadvisor
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Destinations International creates DEI pilot powered by Tripadvisor
By Kathryn Walson | November 7, 2022
The “Tourism for All” program will be made available to all destinations beginning in early 2024.... Read More
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