Expedia wants to cut Google out of trip planning process - The OTA wants to get people to start their travel search on its site with AI instead of using an external search engine.

Dec 19, 2023 • Hospitality

Cloudbeds connects with Hopper - Cloudbeds strengthens its distribution capabilities with direct integration to Hopper, a leading mobile-first OTA.

Dec 19, 2023 • Hospitality

Sabre details future lodging distribution strategy - The company called lodging distribution a "significant focus and expected growth area" for the travel technology company.

Dec 19, 2023 • Hospitality

Airbnb to pay Italy €576m to settle tax dispute - The amount relates to money the company had failed to collect in income taxes owed by people who rented out properties on its platform.

Dec 14, 2023 • Hospitality

Travel agents ‘key’ as Pacific Asia market recovers - In its new PATA Patterns 2024 trend report, the association highlights the essential role of travel agents.

Dec 13, 2023 • Hospitality

How to connect and convert travelers in 2024 - Expedia on what leisure travel trends are on the horizon for 2024 and which advertising strategy will can help you connect with and convert travelers.

Dec 11, 2023 • Hospitality

Airbnb lets cash-strapped guests pay in installments - A partnership between Airbnb and payment platform Klarna allows guests to ‘Pay Over Time’ for stays in rental properties.

Dec 11, 2023 • Hospitality

Klook raises $210 million as it turns profitable - Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services has now raised more than $900 million in financing to compete with Viator and GetYourGuide.

Dec 7, 2023 • Hospitality