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Seasonality helps Trip.com Group drive Q1 revenue
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024
Revenue from accommodation reservations increased 29% to $623 million while transportation ticketing... Read More
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Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy out due to “violation of company policy”
By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2024
Murthy and one of the company's senior vice presidents are out, and the company said it is actively... Read More
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European tourism under fire – new ETC chief steps up to face the challenges
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 17, 2024
 Beyond numbers, destinations need to rethink what they really want from tourism, says Miguel... Read More
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Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel
By Morgan Hines | May 16, 2024
Expedia Group chairman and senior executive Barry Diller said he believes the world is seeing the... Read More
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Holidu snaps up Clubrural in latest acquisition
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2024
Madrid, Spain-based Clubrural, which was founded in 1997, has a portfolio of 28,000 homes and... Read More
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HomeToGo booking revenue hits "all-time high" in Q1
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2024
The company said growth in Q1 was partly related to the consolidation of HomeToGo’s recent... Read More
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Opinion / Online
How Google’s "gatekeeper" changes in the EU are affecting hotel clicks and bookings
By Javier Delgado - Mirai | May 14, 2024
One day after the European Union added Booking.com to its list of "digital gatekeepers," Mirai's... Read More
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Booking made gatekeeper by European regulator
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024
Booking now meets the “relevant thresholds” as a digital gatekeeper after it submitted a... Read More
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Airlines edge out hotels as largest segment in U.S.
By Phocuswright Research | May 13, 2024
Direct distribution channels dominate airline sales, as suppliers embrace technological developments... Read More
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Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2024
Allianz Partners' Joe Mason discusses the company's newest innovation, Allyz, and how it can serve as... Read More
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May 31, 2023
Could non-personalization hold the key to retailing success for airlines?
Arguably the biggest challenge facing the airline industry centers around how to put the traveler at... Read More
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July 11, 2022
4 critical T&E data points for high-growth companies to monitor
Monitoring some key data points can help travel and finance managers streamline their programs and... Read More
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March 26, 2019
REPORT: The reality of modern airline retail - when the sky isn't the limit
In this white paper, carried out in partnership with PROS, we look at the various stages of airlines... Read More