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Booking Holdings launches BKNG Ads across Booking.com, Priceline and Agoda
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Booking Holdings has launched BKNG Ads, a new unified advertising platform bringing together advertising solutions across Booking.com, Priceline and Agoda.
Airbnb expands beyond rentals with airport transfers, car hire and boutique hotels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: New updates announced via the Airbnb Newsroom show the platform continuing its expansion into wider travel services, experiences and AI-powered trip planning tools.
Booking doubles down on AI and connected trip strategy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel says AI and connected travel experiences will play a central role in the company’s long-term growth strategy as online travel competition intensifies.
Expedia Group combines B2B and supply operations under Alfonso Paredes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has combined its B2B and global supply organisations under a single leadership structure as the company continues expanding its platform and partner business.
TikTok launches in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: TikTok has formally launched in-app travel booking through its new TikTok GO platform, expanding its push into travel discovery and commerce.
Holidu integrates bestfewo.de to strengthen position in Germany
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Munich-based vacation rental platform Holidu is integrating bestfewo.de into its network, expanding its host base in Germany as consolidation accelerates across the European short-term rental market.
Operto launches coordinated AI platform Operto ONE
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Operto has launched Operto ONE, a coordinated AI platform designed to support distribution, guest service and day-to-day operations for independent hotels and short-term rental operators.
HomeToGo launches AI travel companion Dash
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: HomeToGo has launched Dash, a new AI-powered travel companion now live across its marketplace on web, iOS and Android.
Naboo raises $70m to expand AI-powered events procurement platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Corporate offsite booking platform Naboo has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Notion Capital, ISAI and Ternel.
Expedia extends BNPL partnership with Affirm
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Expedia Group and Affirm have announced an expanded multi-year partnership that makes Affirm the exclusive buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider for lodging and travel packages across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.