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Sounding Off: Travelers are diverse, and leadership teams should be, too

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2019

Leadership roles at travel companies should reflect the demographics they're targeting.... Read More

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Vrbo ticks revenue growth as Expedia Group gets brand "back on track"

By Jill Menze | July 25, 2019

For the quarter ending June 30, revenue for Vrbo was up 17% compared to the second quarter of 2018,... Read More

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TripAdvisor launches sponsored content options for DMOs

By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2019

TripAdvisor has created new advertising options for DMOs within the destination-focused travel feed.... Read More

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Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform

By Kevin May | July 25, 2019

Leading the Series B round is Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund, with Yes VC also... Read More

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Trivago returns to referral revenue growth, ticks four consecutive quarters of profitability

By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019

Trivago is on the upswing in the first half of 2019, with increased profitability and a return to... Read More

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Cruise line apps are igniting early onboard spending

By Tom Stieghorst - Travel Weekly | July 24, 2019

Cruise lines are expanding and refining their mobile device apps, and one result is a growing stream... Read More

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TurnKey Vacation Rentals raises $48M, courts millionth guest to the platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2019

TurnKey Vacation Rentals has raised $48 million in new funding to develop its technology, add new... Read More

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A tale of two startups - a booming tours and activities sector has a dark side

By Kevin May | July 23, 2019

For all the money pouring into the likes of GetYourGuide and Klook, spare a thought for other... Read More

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Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels

By Kevin May | July 22, 2019

Previously, hotels were restricted via their General Delivery Terms with the online travel agency on... Read More

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FlixMobility raises Series F round to fuel global expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2019

FlixMobility has raised a Series F funding round to expand its FlixBus and FlixTrain service and to... Read More

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