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Hotel websites hold firm in booking rankings, Airbnb makes progress
By Linda Fox | February 14, 2020
SiteMinder reveals the top sources of online bookings for hotels in 2019.... Read More
Barry Diller cites “dumb things” and “mistakes” as Expedia still ends 2019 on financial high
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Barry Diller cites “dumb things” and “mistakes” as Expedia still ends 2019 on financial high
By Steven Lerner | February 14, 2020
In his first earnings call since taking over day-to-day operations for Expedia Group, Chairman Barry... Read More
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CWT adds messaging service for travelers, ponders adding voice tech
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2020
The technology enables travelers to contact a counselor at any time of the day via desktop, mobile or... Read More
Tripadvisor ends 2019 with revenue fall, remains optimistic about 2020
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Tripadvisor ends 2019 with revenue fall, remains optimistic about 2020
By Steven Lerner | February 13, 2020
Total revenue for the fourth quarter slipped 3% year-over-year to $335 million.... Read More
Revenue drops for Trivago as challenges from Google, Coronavirus escalate
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Revenue drops for Trivago as challenges from Google, Coronavirus escalate
By Steven Lerner | February 12, 2020
Axel Hefer, CEO of Trivago, wants to “challenge” the way business is done with Google after the... Read More
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Google Maps adds features allowing users to explore and share more
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2020
The service, which Google claims has a billion users, now presents users on its Android and iOS app... Read More
Lyft achieves first billion-dollar revenue quarter, keeps 2021 profitability target date in place
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Lyft achieves first billion-dollar revenue quarter, keeps 2021 profitability target date in place
By Steven Lerner | February 12, 2020
 As Lyft tries to recover from its first less-than-stellar year in the public markets, the... Read More
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MakeMyTrip separates roles of CEO and exec chairman, coronavirus cancellations begin
By Steven Lerner | February 11, 2020
MakeMyTrip’s co-founder and CEO of the India business, Rajesh Magow, has been elevated to group CEO,... Read More
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TUI alters forecast for 2020, 737 MAX grounding bites but digital investment continues
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2020
The tour operator estimated earnings before interest and income tax of between €850 million and €1,050... Read More
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Impala seizes $20M in funding to invest in hotel booking tools
By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020
The all-equity round is backed by Lakestar, which previously invested in Airbnb and GetYourGuide, and... Read More
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