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News / Online

Investor challenges Booking Holdings’ balance sheet, buyback strategy

By Cathy Walsh | March 9, 2026

CMF Capital sent a letter to the company’s board of directors detailing concerns about the OTA's position following its Q4 2025 earnings release. Read More

News / Technology

OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation

By Linda Fox | March 6, 2026

The chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has written to the CEOs of Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, Lyft and Uber regarding the impact of AI-driven pricing. Read More

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OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026

Marketing investment from the largest online travel players rose again last year. Read More

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Booking Holdings sees 20% rise in travelers booking multiple trip components

By Morgan Hines | February 18, 2026

The company also saw continued growth in both the U.S. and Asia in Q4 2025. Read More

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Kayak CEO, co-founder Steve Hafner steps down

By Morgan Hines | February 3, 2026

Kayak's current CFO and COO Peer Bueller will take the reins. Read More

News / Startups

Travel investment, acquisitions and public market plays in 2025

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2026

Funding started out strong with Perk securing $200 million, but similar large rounds were few and far between for the remainder of the year. Read More

News / Technology

Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI

By Morgan Hines | January 14, 2026

Travel companies are actively investing in AI hoping to boost business—but how are they measuring the return on investment? Read More

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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2025

By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025

Revisit the 10 most-read news stories on PhocusWire this year, covering loyalty, AI and more. Read More

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Booking Holdings' Rob Ransom on AI's role in online travel

By Linda Fox | December 11, 2025

Booking Holdings' chief strategy officer Rob Ransom discusses OTA value, marketing in the age of AI and growth across the portfolio. Read More

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Expedia Group to expand tours and activities business with Tiqets acquisition

By Abby Crotty | December 10, 2025

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, the OTA said. Read More

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Bookings Holdings CFO on creating a 'vertical' agentic experience

By Linda Fox | December 9, 2025

Booking Holdings sees opportunity in consumers being able to keep their travel within one "agentic experience environment." Read More

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Priceline CEO Brett Keller reflects on 26 years at the OTA and industry evolution

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2025

As he prepares to step down as CEO of Priceline, Brett Keller discusses his time at the OTA, the highs and lows and what he would have done differently. Read More