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Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
News / Technology
Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
The Micerate platform brings revenue optimization tools to hotels, makes the quoting process more... Read More
Trivago counting on increased marketing spend to improve results
News / Online
Trivago counting on increased marketing spend to improve results
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
Full year revenue for the hotel metasearch service came in at €485 million, down 9% versus 2022, and... Read More
Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment
News / Technology
Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
Airline technology spend has been increasing since 2020 and was expected to hit approximately $35... Read More
Heart Aerospace lands $107M for hybrid-electric airplane
News / Startups
Heart Aerospace lands $107M for hybrid-electric airplane
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2024
The company plans to put the investment toward further development of the business as well as... Read More
Google Maps tests generative AI-driven discovery feature
News / Technology
Google Maps tests generative AI-driven discovery feature
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2024
Using large language models, the new feature analyzes the over 250 million locations on Google Maps... Read More
Travel tech fund targets €50M to invest in European startups
News / Startups
Travel tech fund targets €50M to invest in European startups
By Linda Fox | February 1, 2024
TravelTech.vc has launched its second fund and is eyeing growth stage startups in Europe that help... Read More
Amadeus acquires biometrics specialist Vision-Box for €320M
News / Technology
Amadeus acquires biometrics specialist Vision-Box for €320M
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2024
Amadeus is adding biometric border control to its services with its acquisition of Vision-Box.... Read More
CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel
News / Online
CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2024
The chief executive discusses Amex GBT’s goals and challenges, including the industry coming together... Read More
American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
News / Distribution
American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
By Linda Fox | January 25, 2024
American Airlines said 80% of bookings currently come via internet-based channels with 65% of that... Read More
Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
News / Online
Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
The search giant has been criticized for not engaging with businesses on planned changes to comply... Read More
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Airbnb partners with Tripadvisor amid plans to scale Experiences
August 11, 2026
Airbnb partners with Tripadvisor amid plans to scale Experiences
On Airbnb's Q2 earnings call, CEO Brian Chesky said Experiences growth is "on a multiyear time... Read More