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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Agoda launches Beds Network to help hotels distribute wholesale rates

By Jill Menze | December 9, 2021

With Beds Network, properties gain access to Booking Holdings’ 10,000-plus affiliate partners through Agoda’s network. Read More

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What is Booking Holdings up to with its big 2021 spending spree?

By Kevin May | December 6, 2021

PhocusWire asked a range of executives and experts for their perspective on what might be motivating the buying spree at Booking Holdings and what it means for their competitors, others and the future. Read More

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Kayak leads $60M Series C for Life House

By Mitra Sorrells | December 2, 2021

Life House and Kayak have been working together since last spring with the opening of Kayak Miami Beach, a hotel managed by Life House. Read More

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VIDEO: Kayak on placing strategic bets during a pandemic

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2021

Like most businesses in travel, Kayak suffered during the pandemic but is now plotting a path to some form of recovery. But CEO and co-founder Steve Hafner feels the worst is behind us. Read More

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Booking Holdings acquires ETraveli Group for €1.6 billion

By Kevin May | November 23, 2021

Existing owner CVC Capital Partners has owned the Sweden-based ETraveli Group since 2017. Read More

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Booking Holdings to acquire Getaroom for $1.2B

By Jill Menze | November 12, 2021

The B2B hotel room distributor will roll into Booking Holdings’ Priceline brand to form a new strategic partnerships business unit. Read More

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Europe travel drives Booking Holdings' revenue uptick in Q3

By Mitra Sorrells | November 3, 2021

Booking Holdings reports that room nights booked in Q3 2021 increased to 183 million and revenue increased to $4.7 billion – putting it just shy of Q3 2019 revenue of $5 billion. Read More

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