UK: OTAs join forces to lobby government - UK online travel companies have pledged to lobby the new government on the "vital benefits" they bring to consumers and the economy.

Aug 1, 2024 • Hospitality

This AI tool can plan your next vacation - Travel startup Mindtrip unveiled "Start Anywhere," an AI-powered tool that can build a trip itinerary with as little as a single photo as a starting point.

Aug 1, 2024 • Hospitality

Booking.com considers appeal against mega fine - The OTA strongly disagrees with the outcome of the CNMC investigation and plans to appeal the "unprecedented decision".

Aug 1, 2024 • Hospitality

Spain's watchdog fines Booking.com €413 million - The country’s competition watchdog fined Booking.com a record 413 million euros for "abusing its dominant position" over the past five years.

Jul 31, 2024 • Hospitality

Trivago acquires stake in hotel rate aggregator Holisto - The company acquired a 30% equity interest in Holisto, which uses “split and match” technology to create novel hotel deals.

Jul 31, 2024 • Hospitality

Ryanair wins Booking.com ‘screen scraper’ case - A U.S. court ruled that Booking.com violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by accessing part of Ryanair's website without permission.

Jul 25, 2024 • Hospitality

OTAs still offer different hotel rates on laptops and mobiles - Booking.com, Expedia and Hotels.com often charge more if you book on a computer instead of your phone.

Jul 25, 2024 • Hospitality

Could Amazon become a major player in travel? - While the impact travel deals made on Prime Day results is unclear, the handful of offerings from big name brands begs a slew of questions.

Jul 24, 2024 • Hospitality