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Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto
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Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto
By Abby Crotty | August 5, 2025
The company reported a significant increase in advertising spend, with the number anticipated to... Read More
Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
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Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
By Linda Fox | August 5, 2025
Accor and Marriott have seen recent gains in loyalty program members as well as increases in other... Read More
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
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Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Founded last year, Journey allows travelers to earn AI-curated rewards from independent hotels and... Read More
Lyft teams up with Baidu to launch robotaxis in Europe
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Lyft teams up with Baidu to launch robotaxis in Europe
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Just last month, Baidu announced a partnership with Uber to deploy robotaxis in the Middle East and... Read More
The hidden climate cost of booking travel—And how to fix it
Opinion / Online
The hidden climate cost of booking travel—And how to fix it
By Rasmus Juul-Olsen - Bookmundi | August 4, 2025
As the planet nears key climate tipping points, Bookmundi CEO Rasmus Juul-Olsen stresses the need... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Peter O’Donovan of CarTrawler
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Peter O’Donovan of CarTrawler
By Morgan Hines | August 4, 2025
Peter O'Donovan, CEO of CarTrawler, opened up about the connected trip, artificial intelligence,... Read More
Travel executives on the rise of ‘interest media’
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Travel executives on the rise of ‘interest media’
By Morgan Hines | July 31, 2025
Industry experts agree social media is only getting stronger and more relevant, particularly in this... Read More
Ramp raises $500M, brings valuation to $22.5B
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Ramp raises $500M, brings valuation to $22.5B
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2025
The latest funding news comes just 45 days after Ramp announced it had raised $200 million in its... Read More
Trends, challenges and opportunities in ground transportation
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Trends, challenges and opportunities in ground transportation
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2025
Executives discussed recent achievements and ongoing issues in ground transportation, as well as... Read More
Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia
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Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia
By Morgan Hines | July 29, 2025
Booking Holdings reported positive results with a rise in room nights, gross bookings and revenue,... Read More
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