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STR platforms stay silent while others call out consequences of Barcelona’s new ban
By Morgan Hines
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June 25, 2024
Some say the hotel supply in Barcelona will not be enough to fulfill demand once STRs are gone from the city and that could have a detrimental ripple effect on tourism and local residents.
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Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel
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June 13, 2024
The wide-ranging conversation on the environment for smaller online travel sites touched on the challenges and rewards of working in a smaller, specialized space.
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Majority of LGBTQ+ travelers experience discrimination traveling, Booking.com finds
By Morgan Hines
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June 12, 2024
The research comes as part of Booking.com’s mission to “make it easier for everyone to experience the world.”
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Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
By D.J. Catron
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June 12, 2024
At Phocuswright Europe experts from Booking.com and Flight Centre Travel Group weigh in on how generative AI is changing the travel industry.
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Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
By Linda Fox
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June 10, 2024
While Booking.com for Business has struck up some new partnerships, other OTAs are building out their business travel offerings with additional products and services.
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Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month
By Janis Dzenis – WayAway
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June 3, 2024
The technology industry has made enormous advances in innovation in just the past few years. If this June Pride Month we can promise to start using some of that innovation to fulfill the important needs...
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Online travel giants “step on the gas” for marketing spend in Q1
By D.J. Catron
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May 30, 2024
Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group spent a combined $4.08 billion on sales and marketing in the first quarter, building on 2023’s record year.
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How Google’s "gatekeeper" changes in the EU are affecting hotel clicks and bookings
By Javier Delgado - Mirai
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May 14, 2024
One day after the European Union added Booking.com to its list of "digital gatekeepers," Mirai's Javier Delgado analyzes the effect of Google's Hotel Ads changes on hotels.
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Booking made gatekeeper by European regulator
By Linda Fox
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May 13, 2024
Booking now meets the “relevant thresholds” as a digital gatekeeper after it submitted a self-assessment on March 1, according to a release from the commission.
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U.S. OTAs pass $100B revenue mark for first time
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May 6, 2024
As the digital landscape evolves, U.S. OTAs continue growing, with 2023 witnessing a solid yet decelerated 14% expansion in response to a stabilizing consumer demand post-pandemic.
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Booking Holdings beats earnings expectations, talks up AI potential
By D.J. Catron
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May 2, 2024
First quarter revenues of $4.4 billion represented a 17% increase over the same period last year, and net income of $776 million was nearly three times higher than Q1 in 2023.
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Why trip-planning startups struggle, even as consumers call for an easier way
By D.J. Catron
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April 30, 2024
An Accenture survey found consumers feel less confident about booking a hotel than buying a car, and booking a flight was nearly as nerve-wracking as getting a mortgage.
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New Booking.com survey finds travelers feel weary, disillusioned about sustainability
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 22, 2024
The annual global sustainability survey from Booking.com finds that while most travelers believe sustainable travel is important, 28% said they are tired of hearing about climate change.
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Tripadvisor blocks record 2 million fake reviews in 2023
By D.J. Catron
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April 9, 2024
Tripadvisor’s news highlights a growing movement that includes Expedia Group and Booking.com to ensure the integrity of customer reviews that appear on their websites.
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Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI
By Morgan Hines
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April 2, 2024
“All-in-one” travel platform Stippl has received €575,000 in funding as it plans its expansion.
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