Financial Earnings


Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
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Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
By Linda Fox | August 5, 2025
Accor and Marriott have seen recent gains in loyalty program members as well as increases in other loyalty growth metrics. Read More
Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
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Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2025
The company reported positive earnings for the second quarter of 2025 on the heels of a profit increase during Q1, despite global and economic uncertainty. Read More
Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia
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Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia
By Morgan Hines | July 29, 2025
Booking Holdings reported positive results with a rise in room nights, gross bookings and revenue, exceeding its own expectations, despite uncertainty. Read More
Travel startup funding and M&A trends in Q2 2025
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Travel startup funding and M&A trends in Q2 2025
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2025
Headlines surrounding tariffs, political uncertainty and global conflict may have tempered travel startup funding in the second quarter of 2025. Read More
MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases
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MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases
By Abby Crotty | July 24, 2025
The India-based OTA launched its new tours and activities booking platform, also reporting positive results from the first fiscal quarter of 2026. Read More
Google parent Alphabet's earnings exceed expectations on back of AI, advertising
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Google parent Alphabet's earnings exceed expectations on back of AI, advertising
By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025
CEO Sundar Pichai said AI is having a positive impact across every part of the business and driving strong momentum for Alphabet. Read More
Inspirato, Buyerlink merge to form One Planet Platforms
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Inspirato, Buyerlink merge to form One Planet Platforms
By Abby Crotty | June 27, 2025
Inspirato and Buyerlink will combine to form One Planet Platforms, with the Inspirato brand continuing to operate as the new entity's premier luxury travel division. 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
Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin opens up about first year as CEO
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Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin opens up about first year as CEO
By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2025
Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group, looks back on her first year in the role in an interview with PhocusWire. Read More
Trip.com Group increases Q1 revenue, inbound travel bookings surge 100%
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Trip.com Group increases Q1 revenue, inbound travel bookings surge 100%
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2025
Trip.com Group said South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are some of the fastest growing source markets as it reported Q1 2025 earnings.  Read More
HBX Group acquires Civitfun to help hotels digitalize operations
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HBX Group acquires Civitfun to help hotels digitalize operations
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2025
The companies plan to develop technology such as contactless check-in and check-out to enhance the guest experience, optimize operations and open up new revenue streams for hotels. Read More
MakeMyTrip reports record gross bookings and revenue for 2025
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MakeMyTrip reports record gross bookings and revenue for 2025
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2025
The Gurugram, India-based OTA reported double-digit increases in air, hotel and packages, as well as bus ticketing revenue in fiscal Q4 of 2025. 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
Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI
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Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI
By Abby Crotty | May 7, 2025
The company, which owns the Tripadvisor brand, Viator and TheFork, reported a slight increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025. Read More
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