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Seasonality helps Trip.com Group drive Q1 revenue
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Seasonality helps Trip.com Group drive Q1 revenue
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024
Revenue from accommodation reservations increased 29% to $623 million while transportation ticketing... Read More
Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy out due to “violation of company policy”
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Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy out due to “violation of company policy”
By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2024
Murthy and one of the company's senior vice presidents are out, and the company said it is actively... Read More
European tourism under fire – new ETC chief steps up to face the challenges
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European tourism under fire – new ETC chief steps up to face the challenges
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 17, 2024
 Beyond numbers, destinations need to rethink what they really want from tourism, says Miguel... Read More
Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel
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Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel
By Morgan Hines | May 16, 2024
Expedia Group chairman and senior executive Barry Diller said he believes the world is seeing the... Read More
Holidu snaps up Clubrural in latest acquisition
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Holidu snaps up Clubrural in latest acquisition
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2024
Madrid, Spain-based Clubrural, which was founded in 1997, has a portfolio of 28,000 homes and... Read More
HomeToGo booking revenue hits "all-time high" in Q1
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HomeToGo booking revenue hits "all-time high" in Q1
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2024
The company said growth in Q1 was partly related to the consolidation of HomeToGo’s recent... Read More
How Google’s "gatekeeper" changes in the EU are affecting hotel clicks and bookings
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How Google’s "gatekeeper" changes in the EU are affecting hotel clicks and bookings
By Javier Delgado - Mirai | May 14, 2024
One day after the European Union added Booking.com to its list of "digital gatekeepers," Mirai's... Read More
Booking made gatekeeper by European regulator
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Booking made gatekeeper by European regulator
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024
Booking now meets the “relevant thresholds” as a digital gatekeeper after it submitted a... Read More
Airlines edge out hotels as largest segment in U.S.
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Airlines edge out hotels as largest segment in U.S.
By Phocuswright Research | May 13, 2024
Direct distribution channels dominate airline sales, as suppliers embrace technological developments... Read More
Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers
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Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2024
Allianz Partners' Joe Mason discusses the company's newest innovation, Allyz, and how it can serve as... Read More
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