ASG, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors that buys, builds and operates vertical SaaS companies, today announced that it has acquired hotel operations management platform ALICE from Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) in a carve-out transaction.
New research shows that cleanliness and flexibility are here to stay
Today, Expedia Group introduced the COVID-19 Travel Advisor, a tech-enabled tool that provides consumers with current details about travel restrictions worldwide.
While the past year has been a tumultuous ride, the good news is that as we head into spring, the light is blinking brightly at the end of the tunnel for the most of US and Asia Pacific markets and we’re on track to come out of this experience all the wiser. But before we rush to snap back to business as usual, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned about our industry, and ourselves, during this difficult time.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a tremendous amount of uncertainty to the travel industry, including the revenue performance discipline, with many accommodations resting their success – and in some cases survival – in their revenue managers’ ability to effectively anticipate market trends. While this is a challenge unlike any other, it presents the opportunity for revenue managers to demonstrate the value they provide to the broader travel industry.
New report finds people plan to travel more once a COVID-19 vaccine is widely available and will extend vacations this year, signaling industry recovery
Annual Vacation Deprivation study finds 81% of working adults worldwide are placing more value on vacation, ready to trade days off for bucket list experiences
Travel industry leaders reveal how data-powered technology is unlocking value for suppliers, restoring traveler confidence
New global research from Expedia Group reveals trends shaping travel decisions in 2021
Vrbo® released its annual Trend Report to explore changing travel behaviors. Eight out of ten families (82%) are already making plans for 2021, and those plans include frequenting fresh water, snuggling in cozy cabins, and (finally) taking that bucket list trip. This year's edition of the report also revealed that some pandemic-era travel habits will stick around, like road trips, visiting the great outdoors, and mixing work and play.