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Uber reports uptick in revenue as delivery remains bright spot
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Uber reports uptick in revenue as delivery remains bright spot
By Jill Menze | February 10, 2021
Uber boosted its revenue by 13% to $3.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020.... Read More
Lastminute.com Group ends 2020 with 62% collapse in revenue
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Lastminute.com Group ends 2020 with 62% collapse in revenue
By Kevin May | February 10, 2021
The online travel agency business brought in €128.9 million in core revenues over the 12-month,... Read More
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Lyft revenue grows 14% in Q4 to $570M
By Mitra Sorrells | February 9, 2021
Lyft says it expects to be profitable no later than the fourth quarter of this year.... Read More
Trivago sees revenue slump 70% in 2020, bets on local travel to fuel recovery
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Trivago sees revenue slump 70% in 2020, bets on local travel to fuel recovery
By Jill Menze | February 9, 2021
Although revenue for Trivago dropped 70% for the full year and nearly 80% for the fourth quarter of... Read More
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What COVID-induced changes in hospitality are here to stay?
By Soenke Weiss - Optii Solutions | February 8, 2021
The founder and chief strategy officer of Optii Solutions says hotels should expect enhanced... Read More
On the Beach hopes to boost market share through recent investments
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On the Beach hopes to boost market share through recent investments
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2021
On the Beach says consumer demand is very weak currently with traffic, bookings and online marketing... Read More
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Yatra sees improving India domestic market, international remains slow
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2021
Yatra says new corporate travel signings are boosting its growth and that it also has a growing... Read More
Kiwi.com draws rash of complaints for not paying air refunds
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Kiwi.com draws rash of complaints for not paying air refunds
By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | February 4, 2021
The agency is accused of not dispersing refunds on air travel canceled by airlines due to COVID-19. It... Read More
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Global air passenger traffic shows historic decline in 2020, future bookings down 70%
By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2021
IATA’s baseline forecast for 2021 predicts an improvement of 50.4% over 2020 demand.... Read More
Uber acquires alcohol delivery service Drizly in $1.1B deal
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Uber acquires alcohol delivery service Drizly in $1.1B deal
By Jill Menze | February 2, 2021
As part of the deal, Drizly will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber, and its marketplace will be... Read More
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