Booking Holdings agrees to $9.5m. settlement with Texas over “junk fee”‘ allegations

 

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Booking Holdings, the parent company of online travel platforms including Booking.com, Priceline, and Kayak, has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle allegations brought by the Texas Attorney General that it misled consumers by failing to disclose mandatory hotel fees upfront.

European Commission: Expedia and Lastminute.com commit to 14-day flight refund timeline

 

Following a dialogue with the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities, Expedia and Lastminute.com have committed to better inform consumers of their rights and ensure they receive ticket refunds within 14 days in case of a flight cancellation by the airline.

ixigo Unveils Grand Travel Utsav Sale with Flat 15% Off on Flights and Hotels

 India’s top OTA for the Next Billion Users, ixigo, is thrilled to introduce its eagerly awaited Grand Travel Utsav Sale, running from October 4th to 8th, 2024. During this exciting period, travelers can avail a flat 15% discount on both domestic and international flight and hotel bookings, making their festive travel plans more budget-friendly and enjoyable.

Surging demand drives Trevolution Group’s H1 2024 airfare sales to $639 million

 

Trevolution Group, global travel industry leader operating ASAP Tickets, Skylux Travel, Oojo, Triplicity, Dreamport, and other major travel brands, has reported commercial results for the first half of 2024, yet again surpassing record high volumes in airfare sales. During the first six months of 2024, the Group’s total gross bookings reached close to 639 million USD, stemming from over 510,000 sold tickets across its travel brands.

Wego and GNTO launch partnership to highlight Germany’s eco-friendly travel experiences

 
DUBAI, UAE – Wego announced a strategic partnership with the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) to launch an exciting new campaign. This collaboration aims to position Germany as a leading destination for GCC travelers seeking enriching experiences rooted in UNESCO World Heritage sites and eco-conscious adventures.

Booking.com chooses GIATA as one of its first providers for photo management

 

BERLIN – GIATA, a proven leader in static descriptive content solutions in the travel industry, announced an extended partnership with Booking.com, a globally renowned online travel platform.

France’s CDS Groupe continues international expansion with acquisition of Germany’s Corporate Rates Club (CRC)

 

PARIS – French-headquartered CDS Groupe, a hotel booking platform for corporates and TMCs, has today announced that it has entered into the German market with the acquisition of Corporate Rates Club (CRC)  to take advantage of the market demand for premium corporate accommodation services.

Wego and IHG Hotels & Resorts ink global partnership

 

DUBAI – Wego, the online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), inked a global partnership with IHG Hotel & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies to provide its users with a wider array of hotel offerings across the globe.

Amazon teams up with Priceline for an unprecedented collaboration on Prime Day

 

Amazon.com Inc. joins forces with Priceline, a leading online travel agency, for this year’s highly anticipated Prime Day event. This groundbreaking partnership marks the first time an online travel agency has participated in the annual shopping extravaganza.

Expedia Group reports 1st Quarter 2023 results

 

SEATTLE – Expedia Group, Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

“The first quarter saw strong travel demand driven by increasing international travel, major city travel, and the reopening in Asia. We invested into that demand driving record lodging bookings and continued strength in app usage and loyalty member counts.