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News / Online

Trip.com Group sees signs of optimism despite revenue drop in Q2

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2022

Trip.com Group's total revenue in the second quarter of this year came in at $598 million, down 32% from the same period in 2021 and down 2% compared to the prior quarter. Read More

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Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2022

Grab, Flight Centre and Swvl are reporting strong results amid travel industry recovery. Read More

News / Online

Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability

By Linda Fox | August 24, 2022

The travel industry remains positive despite investor warnings, rising inflation and a looming recession. Read More

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VIDEO: A hotelier’s long-term learnings from COVID

By PhocusWire | August 19, 2022

An Italian hotelier provides an update on the impact of COVID at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More

News / Startups

New travel tech fund targets European startups

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2022

Roch Ventures co-founder discusses why Europe needs a specialist travel tech fund and the high growth potential for travel. Read More

News / Technology

Business travelers want tech to address travel disruptions

By Jill Menze | August 16, 2022

Since the onset of the pandemic, business travelers have increasingly turned to digital tools such as apps and virtual agents to manage travel disruptions. Read More

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Business travel recovery delayed until 2026 as travel spend slows

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2022

GBTA says inflation, high energy prices, supply chain challenges and labor shortages mean spending won't reach 2019 levels until mid-2026. Read More

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Agoda’s Tim Hughes on preparing for the coming travel boom

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2022

"We don’t want to be at the starting line of the COVID travel boom standing still, we want to be racing," says Agoda's vice president of corporate development. Read More

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Egencia and Tripactions on business travel evolution

By PhocusWire | August 2, 2022

Egencia and TripActions executives discuss improving the traveler experience and the evolving role of travel managers at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

The Madrid-based company saw improvement in passengers boarded and travel agency bookings. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group. Read More

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From Our Partners / Online

Google on the motivations, expectations of leisure travelers

By PhocusWire | July 29, 2022

Google shares a preview of findings from its upcoming "Expectations of the Evolving Traveler" report. Read More

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Lastminute.com plans CEO search, appoints interim amid COVID fraud probe

By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2022

The investigation into Cannavale, Bertoli and two other executives relates to alleged misuse of COVID aid totaling $29.5 million over two years. Read More