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Articles tagged “booking holdings”

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.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

European Commission Will Block Booking’s Acquisition of eTraveli

Hotels

IHG Has a New Hotel Brand for the Middle Class

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at IHG’s new brand, Booking Holding’s European concessions, and a JetBlue-Spirit Air timeline.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

IHG Has a New Hotel Brand for the Middle Class

Online Travel

Booking Hopes Its Kayak Brand Can Help Save eTraveli Deal

Booking Holdings' proposed remedy to push through its pending deal to acquire eTraveli Group may not be enough. Perhaps additional concessions or litigation are in the offing.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Booking Hopes Its Kayak Brand Can Help Save eTraveli Deal

Online Travel

Airbnb and Booking Keep the Cash Flowing

We saw during the pandemic how important it was for companies to have plenty of cash and the ability to borrow more. Airbnb and Booking Holdings have ample resources for big things on their to-do lists.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Airbnb and Booking Keep the Cash Flowing

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

Will Booking.com’s Hungarian Hosts Finally Get Paid?

Hungarian short-term rental hosts on Booking.com face significant payment delays, causing potential business closures. Despite Booking.com attributing delays to system updates, payments have not resumed as initially promised.

3 months ago

Online Travel

The Surging Travel Demand in Europe and Asia

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at junk fees in Texas, price hikes at tourist landmarks, and increasing travel demand in Europe and Asia.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

The Surging Travel Demand in Europe and Asia

Online Travel

Texas Sues Booking Holdings For Not Disclosing Junk Fees Upfront

This likely won't be the last lawsuit against online travel companies related to allegedly deceptive fees because Booking Holdings is not the lone party handling fees in this way.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Texas Sues Booking Holdings For Not Disclosing Junk Fees Upfront

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 | 3 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 | 4 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 | 4 months ago

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