Travel Booking

News / Online

In first earnings report, Airbnb posts quarterly loss of $3.9B

By Jill Menze | February 25, 2021

Despite a massive loss in the fourth quarter of 2020, CEO Brian Chesky says the pandemic has proved Airbnb's business is "inherently adaptable." Read More

News / Online

Digital nomads are helping fuel recovery in the Middle East

By Jill Menze | February 25, 2021

Thanks to initiatives such as Dubai’s Digital Nomad Visa, the Middle East region is seeing green shoots of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor posts €2B loss, lays out 2021 strategy

By Linda Fox | February 24, 2021

Accor plans to focus on its ALL loyalty program, further cost reduction and expansion in 2021. Read More

News / Distribution

IHG looks to mid-market brands and digital developments to help recovery

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2021

IHG is continuing with the phased rollout of its Guest Reservation System, developed in partnership with Amadeus. Read More

News / Distribution

Kakao Mobility lands $200M investment, looks to growth

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2021

Kakao Mobility plans to lean on Carlyle's industry knowledge to speed up its growth strategy. Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott on marketing initiatives and the summer rebound

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | February 22, 2021

Julius Robinson, chief sales and marketing officer at Marriott International, highlights the messages that are resonating with customers. Read More

News / Online

Investment in digital channels a priority for airlines, OTAs

By Mitra Sorrells | February 22, 2021

Trustly asked leaders from European OTAs and airlines about the strategies they intend to use to improve their relationship with travelers. Read More

News / Startups

Questo unlocks $1.5M in funding, targets tours in more U.S. cities

By Linda Fox | February 18, 2021

Questo is aiming for 200 cities by the end of 2021, growing from over 100 where it currently has games available. Read More

News / Technology

As Bitcoin surges, will cryptocurrency become an accepted form of payment in travel?

By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2021

Industry experts agree digital currencies are an inevitable evolution and provide advantages for travel payments, but there are challenges to adoption. Read More

News / Distribution

Hilton posts big losses for 2020 yet forging ahead with new properties

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2021

Despite the pandemic, Hilton has a development pipeline of more than 2,500 properties. Read More

News / Online

Travel + Leisure Co. launches online booking platform

By Jill Menze | February 17, 2021

Travel + Leisure Co., formerly known as Wyndham Destinations, has launched a vacation booking platform as part of the company's rebrand. Read More

News / Online

GetYourGuide adds €80M in financing to explore strategic investments

By Linda Fox | February 16, 2021

GetYourGuide’s latest funding follows a €114 million convertible note announced in October 2020. Read More

News / Online

Record levels for rental bookings but current revenues way down

By Kevin May | February 16, 2021

Bookings are largely following the trend of avoiding properties in large cities, AirDNA says, as travelers opt for coastal and mountain destinations for their trips. Read More