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Articles tagged “booking holdings”

Hotels

Hotels and OTAs First-Half Report: Growth Shifts to Europe and Asia

The major hotels and OTA companies reported strong earnings this month, signaling robust travel demand despite economic uncertainties. The companies most skewed to Asia now offer the greatest potential for growth and share price gains.

Pranavi Agarwal | 9 months ago

Hotels and OTAs First-Half Report: Growth Shifts to Europe and Asia

Tourism

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Upbeat outlooks from airlines and hotels show no signs of travel slowdown. But these forecasts certainly come with some risks and concerns.

Joanna Plucinska, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Priyamvada C and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 10 months ago

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Online Travel

Has Expedia Blunted Booking’s U.S. Market Share Gains?

There can be an ebb and flow to market share tussles. If Expedia Group indeed grew faster than Booking in the U.S. while Expedia has been distracted by a loyalty program launch and a tech platform migration, then additional gains could be in the offing in 2024, as well.

Dennis Schaal | 10 months ago

Has Expedia Blunted Booking’s U.S. Market Share Gains?

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Expects Record Summer and More AI Testing

Despite talk of economic uncertainly going on two years, Booking Holdings' results – and forecast – indicate travelers still aren't slowing down.

Justin Dawes | 10 months ago

Booking Holdings Expects Record Summer and More AI Testing

Online Travel

Kayak’s Steve Hafner on the Expedia-Hopper Clash

Hopper critics see blood in the water. But the company has a loyal following among younger people that rivals would die for. Hopper has altered course many times before, and can make changes to shift the momentum.

Dennis Schaal | 10 months ago

Kayak’s Steve Hafner on the Expedia-Hopper Clash

Online Travel

Priceline Is the First Online Travel Agency to Participate in Amazon Prime Day

Priceline is doing marketing where loads of its customers will be. That is shopping for deals during Amazon Prime Day.

Reuters | 10 months ago

Priceline Is the First Online Travel Agency to Participate in Amazon Prime Day

Announcements

The Small Businesses Beating Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide

In this week’s news roundup, we start with a look at who the biggest player is in tours, activities, and experiences.

Jason Clampet | 11 months ago

The Small Businesses Beating Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide

Online Travel

Google and Booking.com Poised for Fallout From EU’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Restrictions

The fine print would ultimately determine the financial impact of the Digital Markets Act. But the fact that Booking Holdings filed a statement from Booking.com with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about it this week means it believes the repercussions could be material to its operations.

Dennis Schaal | 11 months ago

Google and Booking.com Poised for Fallout From EU’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Restrictions

Online Travel

Booking Is Trying to Acquire a Flights Seller. Europe Would Be Wrong to Block It.

The European Commission's logic appears to be that any strengthening of Booking.com — even in its flights business — would bolster its grip on the hotel business. Deal or no deal, Booking is committed to expanding in flights.

Dennis Schaal | 11 months ago

Booking Is Trying to Acquire a Flights Seller. Europe Would Be Wrong to Block It.

Announcements

Accor’s Big Plans, Hotel Tech Woes and Airbnb’s Resilience

From Accor’s ambitious expansion to Airbnb’s comeback, we covered the latest news and insights in the travel industry, with a special focus on hotel technology and facial recognition.

Jason Clampet | 11 months ago

Accor’s Big Plans, Hotel Tech Woes and Airbnb’s Resilience