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Uber broadens ground transport offering via Omio partnership

By Linda Fox | August 4, 2022

The deal will enable Uber users to search and book international and national rail and coach trips via the app. Read More

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Boatsetter sails away with $38M for rental marketplace

By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022

Launched in 2014, Boatsetter's marketplace connects boat owners and licensed captains to renters. Read More

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Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 3, 2022

Revenues for Q2 2022 were up 99% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, while room nights booked surpassed 2019 levels. Read More

News / Technology

Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?

By Kathryn Walson | August 3, 2022

While chatbot technology in travel has evolved, it can't replace everything a live agent can accomplish. Read More

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Arbitrip hotel booking platform snapped up by Israel's Talma Shlomo

By Linda Fox | August 3, 2022

Israel-based Talma Shlomo has embarked on an M&A program to expand its presence globally. Read More

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Video: Middle East OTA Rehlat on staying lean while growing

By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2022

Rehlat founder and CEO discusses the online travel agency's growth and how its self-service tools are enabling it to stay lean. Read More

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Airbnb posts record Q2 income of $379M on $2.1B revenue

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

Airbnb says growth in “Nights and Experiences booked” and strong daily rates drove revenue up 58% compared to Q2 2021. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre on “long-term upward trajectory” as bookings recover

By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022

Sabre revenue was $658 million for the second quarter of 2022, driven in part by an increase in global air, hotel and other travel bookings. Read More

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Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022

Gross bookings for the quarter also reached an all-time high, growing 33% to $29.1 billion. Read More

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Egencia and Tripactions on business travel evolution

By PhocusWire | August 2, 2022

Egencia and TripActions executives discuss improving the traveler experience and the evolving role of travel managers at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More

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Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka

By WiT | August 2, 2022

Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Govy aims to capitalize on demand for weekend getaways

By Kathryn Walson | August 1, 2022

Govy designs each trip package and "pushes" it to consumers through a visual feed similar to a social media platform. Read More

News / Technology

My Method... How Mapo Tapo drove efficiency for its tours via Easol

By Daniele Calvo Pollino - Mapo Tapo | August 1, 2022

Experience tours provider Mapo Tapo saved time and opened up more options to travelers by switching to Easol's integrated platform. Read More

Interview / Startups

Video: Trava – Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | August 1, 2022

Trava provides an automated solution for OTAs, TMCs or any other flight seller to manage the post-booking process in global distribution systems. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Video: Technology’s role in the renewal of travel

By PhocusWire | August 1, 2022

Amadeus Hospitality’s Joe Ahmed Youssef explains the new traveler trends hoteliers need to address and how technology can be a critical part of that strategy. Read More

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