Travelers want Airbnb-hotel hybrids, creating a new type of company
Travelers today want the coziness and personality of an Airbnb but the predictability of a hotel, according to Axel Hefer, the new CEO of Trivago.
How Google interferes with its search algorithms
Google has changed its search algorithm to alter search results in ways it has publicly denied in the past, a new investigation from The Wall Street Journal finds.
Expedia CEO: Future looks good for travel agents
The CEO of the largest online travel company is confident that traditional travel advisors will continue to thrive.
Expedia’s Vrbo to reposition beyond vacation rentals
The company's vacation rental business Vrbo plans to reposition itself as a family travel site that would offer vacation rentals, resorts, and other features facilitating family vacations.
TripAdvisor journeys into non-travel advertising
Up until last year, TripAdvisor primarily sold to travel advertisers and online travel agencies. But that's changing out of necessity.
Expedia kicks off Black Friday sale early this year
Beginning Monday, November 25, travelers can find select hotels up to 60 percent off, plus special discounts on flights, packages, activities and cruises.
Booking.com to open Genius rates to other OTAs
Starting December 2, your Genius rates will be offered to frequent travelers across all companies within the Booking Holdings family - not just Booking.com.
Airbnb seals $500m Olympics sponsorship deal
Airbnb has signed a $500m deal to sponsor the Olympic Games until 2028, as the accommodation-booking platform targets the world’s biggest sporting event.
Trip.com grows business travel revenue to nearly $50m in Q3
Business travel is booming for Chinese online travel agency Trip.com, according to its third-quarter results.
apaleo hits new milestone with 250 properties contracted
Its innovative, API-first approach drastically reduces set-up times, eliminates integration and interface fees, and allows new properties to go live in minutes.