Booking Holdings Sees a 40% Surge in ‘Connected Trip’ Transactions
IN BRIEF Booking Holdings reports a 40% year-over-year increase in connected trip transactions. Third quarter results exceed expectations with a […]
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Federal Authorities Claim Elaborate Heist Ring Rented Airbnbs in Oregon During 7-State Bank and ATM Robbery Spree
IN BRIEF Sophisticated thieves targeted banks and ATMs across California, Oregon, and several other states. Renting Airbnbs in Oregon served
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Vrbo: Analyzing Revenue Trends and User Engagement in 2024
IN BRIEF Vrbo generated $3.3 billion in revenue in 2023. Revenue increased by 18.2% from the previous year. Averaged 17.5
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Beware: Booking.com Phishing Scams Could Lead to Unwanted Reservations
IN BRIEF Scammers exploit a phishing campaign targeting Booking.com users. Recent incidents reveal stolen credentials from hotel partners. Phishing messages
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Experience a Stay at the Iconic Deetz House from ‘Beetlejuice’ Now Available on Airbnb
IN BRIEF Deetz Residence from the movie ‘Beetlejuice’ available on Airbnb. Open for bookings between November 16 and 27. Guests
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Dima Takes the Helm as Chairman of Civitatis Following Tenure as Vrbo’s CMO
IN BRIEF Mariano Dima appointed as new Chairman of Civitatis. Former CMO at Vrbo/HomeAway. Aim to enhance strategy in Latin
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Survey Reveals Rising Trend of Budget-Conscious, AI-Savvy Travel Among Young Koreans
IN BRIEF 57% of Korean Gen Z travelers prefer using AI travel planners. 44% of Korean respondents favor AI-based services
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The Points Guy Launches Loyalty Initiative for Home Rental Experiences on Airbnb
IN BRIEF The Points Guy introduces a new loyalty program for vacation rentals. Platform aims to compete with Airbnb by
