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News / Online
Trivago reports Q1 profit of €21M but excludes recent €30M fine
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2022
On April 22, the Australian Federal Court ordered Trivago to pay a €30.2 million penalty for making... Read More
Expedia Group revenue jumps 81% as travel recovery continues
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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... Read More
Google enhances trip-planning tools as travel searches boom
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Google enhances trip-planning tools as travel searches boom
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2022
Google is launching new tools related to flight and hotel searches and general trip planning.  ... Read More
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News / Online
WATCH: Digital travel brands ended 2021 with cautious optimism
By PhocusWire | April 29, 2022
The Omicron variant of COVID-19, which emerged in late 2021, illustrated how the travel, tourism and... Read More
Sounding Off: It’s not on guests to make short-term rentals safer
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: It’s not on guests to make short-term rentals safer
By PhocusWire | April 29, 2022
The short-term rental industry must do a better job of vetting travelers – but not at the expense of... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Asia’s travelers are back with new preferences and expectations
By Hermione Joye - Google | April 29, 2022
Google shares data on recovery in APAC and how travel companies can seize the opportunity to capture... Read More
Bolt sees massive uptick in scooter usage, commits €150M to micromobility
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Bolt sees massive uptick in scooter usage, commits €150M to micromobility
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022
With the number of scooter rides jumping more than 500%, Bolt plans to expand its operations.... Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: Green Light For Ground Transportation
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PhocusWire Pulse: Green Light For Ground Transportation
By PhocusWire | April 27, 2022
For our 11th event and the second of 2022, we focus on trends, innovation and more in the ground... Read More
Airbus looks to the crowd for metaverse innovation
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Airbus looks to the crowd for metaverse innovation
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022
The company has partnered with HeroX to find innovative ways to use the metaverse in the travel... Read More
Bounce packs $12M funding round to expand luggage store platform
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Bounce packs $12M funding round to expand luggage store platform
By Kevin May | April 27, 2022
Andreessen Horowitz is leading the Series A round, with previous backer General Catalyst also... Read More
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