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News / Distribution

Online activity shows growing recovery for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 12, 2022

An analysis by Similarweb shows visits to airline and hospitality websites are up as consumers act on their desire to travel. Read More

News / Online

Online travel giants ramped up marketing spend in 2021

By Kevin May | March 30, 2022

The amounts being splashed out on various forms of advertising activity are not at the same levels of 2019, understandably, but the tried and trusted methods are back in vogue. Read More

News / Online

Are online travel companies moving too slowly on sustainability?

By Kevin May | March 28, 2022

Some might suggest that the power such companies have (any brand that can spend millions of dollars on marketing should be considered to have some considerable influence on consumers) is yet to be fully... Read More

News / Online

Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021

By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022

According to a report from Apptopia, Hopper grew 494% in 2021, overtaking Airbnb as the leader in market share by monthly active users. Read More

News / Online

Priceline creates hotel booking engine for Royal Caribbean

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | March 18, 2022

Intended to provide travelers and travel advisors an easier way to book pre- or post-cruise lodging, the platform promises exclusive rates at hotels located near Royal Caribbean departure and arrival... Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group, Booking Holdings halt Russia travel sales

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | March 9, 2022

Bookings to Eastern Europe that include Russia represent a high single-digit percentage of Booking Holdings' gross sales. Read More

News / Online

Can tech valuations hold onto their lead over travel stocks?

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2022

Zoom was worth more than 15 of the largest airlines during the pandemic - but there are questions over whether such performance will continue. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings closes 2021 with improved revenue, profit

By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2022

Booking Holdings says revenue came in stronger than expected due to higher ADRs, which were up about 9% on a constant currency basis. Read More

News / Technology

Booking.com ignites anger after customer service outsource move

By Kevin May | February 14, 2022

The Booking Holdings-owned brand will use global customer service provider Majorel to handle its call center operations, with the exception of staff at its Manchester and Amsterdam locations. Read More

News / Online

Trivago eyes growth through tech innovation and broadening products

By Linda Fox | February 9, 2022

The metasearch giant sees travel demand coming back in the spring and expects a less volatile recovery during 2022. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com to pay $17M fine to Russian competition regulator

By Linda Fox | February 8, 2022

Russian regulators warned the online accommodation giant in late 2019, saying it had violated competition law. Read More

News / Distribution

Celebrity Cruises launches hotel program powered by Priceline

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | February 7, 2022

Celebrity says it has streamlined and enhanced the booking process for pre- and post-cruise stays. Read More

News / Online

Is TikTok part of travel's recovery toolbox?

By Linda Fox | February 2, 2022

Travel companies are waking up to TikTok's potential to raise brand awareness and drive transactions. Read More

News / Startups

Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021

Standout sectors attracting investment in 2021 include alternative accommodation and ground transportation while tours and activities, corporate travel and hotel tech startups are also getting some... Read More