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Tripadvisor execs on AI strategy, brand trust and memberships
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Tripadvisor execs on AI strategy, brand trust and memberships
By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025
Tripadvisor Group CEO Matt Goldberg and new Viator president Pepijn Rijvers sat down to discuss the changing travel landscape and its evolving strategy. Read More
Agoda launches AI-powered vacation planner for Indian travelers
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Agoda launches AI-powered vacation planner for Indian travelers
By Abby Crotty | June 4, 2025
The travel planner was built with Google's AI technology and is available until June 30 as part of a marketing campaign. Read More
OTA marketing spend rose in Q1 2025
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OTA marketing spend rose in Q1 2025
By Linda Fox | June 3, 2025
As Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Trip.com Group continue to up marketing spend, PhocusWire looks at what they're saying about these investments. Read More
Class action suit filed against Booking.com in Europe
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Class action suit filed against Booking.com in Europe
By Mark Frary | June 2, 2025
The action follows a September 2024 judgement by the European Court Justice in the long-running case between Booking.com and German hotels and groups. Read More
Booking.com terminates many partnerships with content creators
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Booking.com terminates many partnerships with content creators
By Abby Crotty | May 23, 2025
Content creators were informed via email, which also had instructions for joining Booking.com's third-party affiliate program. Read More
Hotel ID initiative launched to simplify industry communications
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Hotel ID initiative launched to simplify industry communications
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2025
The non-profit Hospitality ID initiative aims to tackle the challenges faced by hotels, travel and technology suppliers and booking platforms when communicating with each other. Read More
Swiss regulator orders Booking.com to cut commission rates 25%
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Swiss regulator orders Booking.com to cut commission rates 25%
By Abby Crotty | May 22, 2025
The regulator said the ruling was “necessary,” as the parties were unable to reach an agreement after “intensive negotiations.”  Read More
Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business
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Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business
By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025
The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
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Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries. Read More
Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
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Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025
“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.” Read More
Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
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Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The company said that it wasn't affected by the general economic environment in the first quarter of 2025. Read More
Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
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Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
On the heels of March layoffs, Expedia Group is restructuring certain parts of its organization, making “difficult but necessary” decisions. Read More
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
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Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2025
Travelers are showing a heightened awareness of their impact on destinations and factoring in the potential for overcrowding, according to Booking.com's latest report on travel and sustainability.  Read More
Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
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Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
By Morgan Hines | March 27, 2025
Wall Street and travel industry analysts weigh in on how factors such as trade wars, economic woes and travel warnings could impact consumers' desire to travel. Read More
Booking.com shares progress on AI initiatives
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Booking.com shares progress on AI initiatives
By Linda Fox | March 7, 2025
Booking.com's senior vice president of accommodations shared details of the company's strategy for using AI and what is has planned for the future. Read More
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