Articles tagged “eu”

Airlines

Google’s Flight Search Changes in Europe Get Thumbs Down from eDreams Odigeo

As the saying goes about changes to the way Google displays flights, the devil will be in the details.

Google’s Flight Search Changes in Europe Get Thumbs Down from eDreams Odigeo

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb and Booking Set to Benefit From EU Agreement on Short-Term Rentals

Establishing uniform short-term rental rules across the European Union would be a major step forward for the sector. Local opponents would not greet the news enthusiastically.

Airbnb and Booking Set to Benefit From EU Agreement on Short-Term Rentals

Online Travel

European Commission Will Block Booking’s Acquisition of eTraveli

If the European Commission's decision isn't overturned, one implication may be that Booking.com would be precluded in practice from making major acquisitions. Period.

European Commission Will Block Booking’s Acquisition of eTraveli

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Tests AI-Based Experiences and Dining Planner

Tripadvisor's generative AI entry is playing to its strengths — tours and activities, and restaurant reservations. Hotels? Maybe they'll get added later.

Tripadvisor Tests AI-Based Experiences and Dining Planner

Online Travel

3 Airlines and the FAA Join Google to Assess Flight Emissions

All would admit that the way online travel companies display the climate impact of flights is vague and inadequate. But help is on the way.

3 Airlines and the FAA Join Google to Assess Flight Emissions

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.

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

Online Travel

Google and Booking Face European Objections Over Competition

Google faces a tougher hill to climb than Booking, although the European Commission's statement of objections puts Booking's Etraveli acquisition in doubt.

Google and Booking Face European Objections Over Competition

Online Travel

Booking Holdings’ Acquisition of Etraveli Draws EU Concern Over Hotel Competition

It's hard to see how Booking's pending acquisition of flight-oriented Etraveli Group would materially hurt the European hotel industry. After all, Booking.com is already Etraveli's partner for hotels.

Booking Holdings’ Acquisition of Etraveli Draws EU Concern Over Hotel Competition

Airlines

Google, Lufthansa and EU Team Up to Measure Climate Impact of Flights

Calculating the actual environmental impact of flights has been an immature art. Getting real data from Lufthansa should advance the effort.

Google, Lufthansa and EU Team Up to Measure Climate Impact of Flights

Online Travel

Booking’s Stalled $1.8 Billion Etraveli Acquisition to Spur EU Objections: Report

The EU's objections to Booking's proposed acquisition of flight-tech firm Etraveli Group does not mean the deal is dead. The EU may demand concessions to reshape the pact, which is an important piece of CEO Glenn Fogel's "connected trip" strategy.

Booking’s Stalled $1.8 Billion Etraveli Acquisition to Spur EU Objections: Report