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Google unveils Gemini’s new trip planning capabilities

By D.J. Catron | May 14, 2024

Google’s new version of Gemini uses spatial data and reasoning to prioritize and make decisions while building a personal itinerary. Read More

News / Technology

As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops

By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2024

At Expedia Group's Explore event, the company announced a new generative AI trip planning tool and content creator marketplaces. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo booking revenue hits "all-time high" in Q1

By Linda Fox | May 14, 2024

The company said growth in Q1 was partly related to the consolidation of HomeToGo’s recent acquisitions of short-break specialists KMW Reisen and Super Urlaub. Read More

Opinion / Online

How Google’s "gatekeeper" changes in the EU are affecting hotel clicks and bookings

By Javier Delgado - Mirai | May 14, 2024

One day after the European Union added Booking.com to its list of "digital gatekeepers," Mirai's Javier Delgado analyzes the effect of Google's Hotel Ads changes on hotels. Read More

News / Distribution

Uber adds shared rides and train booking in Spain

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024

Uber said the UberX Share service is the evolution of a carpooling initiative it has had in the United States and some cities across Europe, including Paris and Stockholm, for a number of years. Read More

News / Online

Booking made gatekeeper by European regulator

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024

Booking now meets the “relevant thresholds” as a digital gatekeeper after it submitted a self-assessment on March 1, according to a release from the commission. Read More

News / Online

Pango acquires mobility platform and ride-hailing app Gett

By Morgan Hines | May 10, 2024

Founded in 2010 in Israel, Gett is now headquartered in London and provides ground transportation for large corporations. Read More

News / Startups

Naya Homes nabs $3M for vacation rental expansion in Mexico

By Linda Fox | May 8, 2024

Naya has raised $9.2 million to date, and these latest funds will go toward expanding the company into 10 new markets in Mexico. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor is not for sale - at least not for now

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024

Tripadvisor announced it is not selling amid first quarter earnings results that included revenue of $395 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 6%. Read More

News / Online

Expensify to launch travel platform

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024

Expensify Travel will exist as part of a partnership between Expensify and Spotnana and has been built on Spotnana’s travel-as-a-service platform. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus reports "solid start" to 2024

By Linda Fox | May 8, 2024

Group revenue for the Madrid-based business rose to €1.5 billion, a 14% increase versus the same quarter in 2023. Read More

News / Technology

Wayve raises more than $1B in Series C

By Morgan Hines | May 7, 2024

The AI-powered autonomous driving company plans to use the new funding to bolster its goal of reimagining autonomos mobility through embodied intelligence. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2024

Some industry leaders are in favor of Airbnb's new limited-access, unconventional experiences that tie into pop culture while others are feeling underwhelmed Read More

News / Online

Travelsoft acquires Eventiz to bring data to the industry

By Linda Fox | May 3, 2024

The acquisition is in line with Travelsoft’s strategy “to bring to the market the benefits of the data processed by the group's platforms." Read More

News / Online

Incoming Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin emphasizes AI, personalization

By Morgan Hines | May 2, 2024

Ariane Gorin shared her plans as the incoming CEO of Expedia Group while the company reported earnings, tempering booking expectations for 2024. Read More

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