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Trivago Q3 hit by less favorable market conditions
News / Online
Trivago Q3 hit by less favorable market conditions
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023
The company reported a €26 million decrease to total revenue of €158 million for the quarter versus the same period in 2022. Read More
Airbnb's Chesky envisions turning app into "ultimate travel agent"
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Airbnb's Chesky envisions turning app into "ultimate travel agent"
By Derek Catron | November 1, 2023
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky covers AI’s potential, short-term rental regulations, a threat from Google – and why he thinks Airbnb has nowhere to go but up.   Read More
The positive and negative impacts of travel on destinations
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The positive and negative impacts of travel on destinations
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
A report from Economist Impact and Booking.com assesses the social, environmental and economic impact of visitors on destinations.  Read More
AirAsia holding company seeks U.S. listing for Capital A International
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AirAsia holding company seeks U.S. listing for Capital A International
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
The business combination would see Capital A International, a new investment and strategic development company, become a stand-alone public company in the United States. Read More
Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio
News / Technology
Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
The company operates multifamily apartments, single-family homes and boutique hotels in cities including Seattle, Chicago and Denver. Read More
Key strategies for airlines to achieve offer optimization
From Our Partners / Technology
Key strategies for airlines to achieve offer optimization
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2023
Sabre vice president of product management for retail intelligence and revenue optimization Bhaskara Guntreddy explains why offer optimization is so difficult to achieve and offers concrete tips... Read More
MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high
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MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2023
The Gurugram, India-based business attributed its revenue gains for the quarter to elevated travel demand. Read More
Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?
Opinion / Distribution
Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?
By Emilie Dumont – Digitrips | October 31, 2023
Some corporations now incentivize employees by paying for holidays – could this trend could be a new B2B2C sales channel for the travel industry? Read More
Unexpected takeaways from global aviation events in 2023
Opinion / Technology
Unexpected takeaways from global aviation events in 2023
By Matthew Walker - Plan3 | October 30, 2023
Three surprising themes at the World Aviation Festival: a return to technology basics, staff shortages and making travel human again. Read More
The critical technologies for travel brands in 2024
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The critical technologies for travel brands in 2024
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2023
DataArt's Greg Abbott explains why cloud solutions, data and analytics and generative artificial intelligence are some of the key technologies travel companies should be prioritizing for the year ahead. Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups for 2022
News / Startups
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups for 2022
By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2023
Thrust Carbon, Wheel the World, Road.travel, Vacayou, Onfly and Data Duopoly share challenges, priorities and advice for other founders.  Read More
SEO Travel sets up accelerator for SME businesses
News / Startups
SEO Travel sets up accelerator for SME businesses
By Linda Fox | October 27, 2023
The eight-week Travel Growth Accelerator program is looking to recruit 10 small- to medium-sized businesses. Read More
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
Opinion / Online
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023
While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive... Read More
YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment
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YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment
By Linda Fox | October 26, 2023
The funds would go towards accelerating geographical expansion as well as product development. Read More
Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
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Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2023
Aaron is preparing to launch a digital directory and booking platform for historic, heritage and cultural sites around the United States. Read More