OTAs escape Europe's digital gatekeeper list - Online travel companies do not meet the threshold to be called gatekeepers under the European Digital Markets Act (DMA) - at least for now.

Jul 5, 2023 • Hospitality

How Booking.com creates a positive impact for the Netherlands - A summary of a ‘true value’ study by KPMG, which finds €3.6 billion net-positive impact of Booking.com in the Netherlands.

Jul 5, 2023 • Hospitality

Latin America’s superapp Rappi sticks to its bet on travel - While some superapps in Asia such as Grab and Gojek have pulled back from travel, Latin America’s Rappi remains committed to the travel vertical.

Jul 4, 2023 • Hospitality

Agoda unveils wholesale distribution platform for hotel partners - The Thailand-based OTA is introducing a wholesale distribution plan that will offer hotels more control over rates and distribution parameters.

Jul 3, 2023 • Hospitality

Hotelbeds introduces new digital tools - The global bedbank that works with 60,000 travel professionals has transformed itself into a travel technology business.

Jun 30, 2023 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor tests Instant Book (again) - If you click Book & Get Rewards, you’ll learn that the Tripadvisor Instant Book deal actually comes through a partnership with Expedia.

Jun 29, 2023 • Hospitality

Priceline launches AI-powered booking chatbot - The online travel agency built an AI that recommends, filters, and even books your dream summer trip.

Jun 29, 2023 • Hospitality

Booking.com opens new campus in the heart of Amsterdam - The new campus is now home to all of Booking.com’s more than 6,500 employees in Amsterdam and serves as it’s official international headquarters.

Jun 29, 2023 • Hospitality