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Vacasa focuses on fixing “elevated homeowner churn,” CFO steps down

By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023

In the first three months of this year, Vacasa’s gross booking value reached $521 million, up 5% year-over-year. Read More

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Axel Hefer leaves Trivago, former director appointed

By Linda Fox | May 9, 2023

Johannes Thomas, a former chief revenue officer and managing director, takes over the role of CEO and managing director with immediate effect. Read More

News / Technology

MakeMyTrip adds Microsoft’s GPT tech for voice-assisted travel booking

By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023

The India-based online travel agency says it will use the technology to introduce voice-assisted booking in Indian languages. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units

By Linda Fox | May 9, 2023

The company reported a 43% increase in group revenue to €1.3 billion with adjusted profit up 188% to €273 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: CalmGetaways helps users book wellness travel

By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023

Along with self-service search, users can fill out a form with their interests to receive customized recommendations from CalmGetaways. Read More

News / Technology

New Expedia tech extends debate on attribute-based selling

By Kathryn Walson | May 8, 2023

For now, Expedia Group’s system does not enable customization of room attributes, such as location, floor or view. Read More

News / Online

MadeComfy scores $10 million for expansion and tech development

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023

Investment in the Australia-based company was led by Commencer Capital with MC Fiduciary, BridgeLane Capital and private investors also participating. Read More

News / Technology

eDreams looks to Google Cloud for generative AI boost

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023

The online travel agency is part of Google's AI trusted tester program, which enables it to combine its own AI capabilities with that of Google Cloud. Read More

News / Startups

Short-term rental startups, investors talk market growth

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023

Funding is becoming harder to come by but some are breaking through with ongoing investor appetite in the vacation rental market. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre repositions for revenue opportunities, cost savings

By Linda Fox | May 4, 2023

Job losses are part of the strategy to bring down costs, according to a statement from president and CEO Kurt Ekert, who said the team would be impacted. Read More

News / Technology

Navan uses ChatGPT for travel spend analysis and management

By Linda Fox | May 4, 2023

The company, formerly TripActions, said it has used generative AI to develop Ava into a personal data analyst in addition to the previous traveler support function. Read More

News / Technology

How ChatGPT levels the playing field for travel companies

By Derek Catron | May 4, 2023

ChatGPT’s relative simplicity has benefited travel companies ranging in size from Expedia to Sailsquare, an Italy-based sailing cruise marketplace that used the tool to monitor communications on its... Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor Q1 revenue up 42% compared to 2022

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023

Tripadvisor's Viator segment brought in $115 million in revenue in the first quarter, up 105% compared to the same period in 2022. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023

Airbnb's latest update includes a relaunch of private rooms with new enhanced host and property details, total price displays and a clear description of checkout chores in the listing. Read More

News / Online

Trivago hampered as advertisers focus on profitability despite travel demand

By Linda Fox | May 3, 2023

The hotel metasearch company said progress was made in each of its goals of increasing value in the product for advertisers and users, boosting the coverage of its directly bookable rates and investing... Read More

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