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Hotelbeds sets up innovation lab with Wayra

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2023

The two companies plan to work together, as well as with startups, over the next 15 months, to uncover technology that changes how we travel. Read More

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Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: Earnings point to “exciting year” for travel

By Derek Catron | February 14, 2023

Tuesday's earnings report capped a year of record-setting financials for Airbnb, which finished 2022 with its head count down 5% compared to 2019 but revenue up 75%. Read More

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Viator accounted for more than one-third of Tripadvisor’s revenue in 2022

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2023

Viator brought in $493 million in revenue in 2022, up 168% year-over-year, and more than half the $966 million in revenue brought in by Tripadvisor Core. Read More

News / Technology

How ChatGPT will transform the travel industry - a PhocusWire LinkedIn Audio event

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2023

Join us for PhocusWire's debut LinkedIn Audio Event as we discuss this topic with Microsoft's Shane O'Flaherty, Expedia Group's Rajesh Naidu and Kayak co-founder Paul English. Read More

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TBO acquires 100% stake in Bookabed

By Kathryn Walson | February 14, 2023

Founded in 2004, Bookabed will remain under the leadership of CEO Karl Tyrrell CEO. Read More

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How travel pros can embrace new traveler expectations

By Cheryl Miller - Expedia for Business | February 13, 2023

Expedia Group’s Traveler Value Index examines what travelers truly want and how travel professionals can tap into that demand to provide the best end-to-end experience possible. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Trzmo aims to be a super app for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2023

Trzmo provides global roaming, flight updates, duty-free shopping, ground transportation booking, dining recommendations, loyalty card management, the ability to save photos and videos and more all in... Read More

Opinion / Online

January bookings indicate growing traveler confidence for 2023

By Melanie Brown - Key Data | February 13, 2023

Vacation rental bookings made in the first three weeks of January saw a dramatic increase compared with 2022. Read More

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What agencies need to know about future travel retailing

By Michelle Bruno | February 10, 2023

Despite hurdles to the broader implementation of offers and orders across airlines, partners and sellers, the benefits of getting started are surfacing, and momentum is shifting across the industry. Read More

News / Online

What’s next for travel in Asia?

By PhocusWire | February 10, 2023

Northstar Travel Group thought leaders discuss the reopening of China, travel tech developments and more. Read More

News / Online

Trivago sees big opportunity in direct hotel booking

By Linda Fox | February 8, 2023

Trivago says that the “value of metasearch has increased” in the current environment as consumers are more interested in comparing offers and searching for savings. Read More

News / Online

Kindred taps dating app tech for home swaps

By Kathryn Walson | February 8, 2023

Unlike on vacation rental platforms, all Kindred members must host their own home so “everyone has skin in the game,” according to the startup. Read More

Opinion / Online

From AI to Google: 5 truths for travel marketers in 2023

By Jared Alster - Dune7 | February 8, 2023

Generative AI can be a friend - or a foe - and don't look for Google to be unseated as the top search engine for travelers. Read More

News / Online

Skipperi snags €7M to make boating more accessible

By Kathryn Walson | February 8, 2023

The Finland-based startup says it will use the funding to expand into Brisbane, Australia, and several locations in the United States. Read More

News / Distribution

Mobile gross bookings projected to surge in NE Asia led by South Korea

By Phocuswright Research | February 7, 2023

South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau are preparing for a travel rebound with the rebuilding of air connectivity across Asia Pacific markets. Read More

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