Bookings news and trends

Squarespace Sees 18% Increase in Bookings in Third Quarter
Earnings // November 07, 2023

Squarespace has announced its financial results for the third quarter, showcasing growth in bookings and revenue. The company, known for its design-driven platform that helps entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, reported total bookings of $267 million, representing an 18% increase compared to the same...

Almosafer and Tabby Partner on BNPL for Travel Expenses
Buy Now Pay Later // November 03, 2023

Almosafer, a consumer travel brand in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Tabby, a shopping and financial services app in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, to offer travelers buy now, pay later (BNPL) options. With Tabby now available as a payment option on...

Expedia Group Reports Record Revenue Amid Solid Travel Demand
Earnings // November 02, 2023

Expedia Group reported record revenue in the third quarter amid solid travel demand. While travel demand in North America and Europe remained stable, the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions experienced more pronounced growth, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern said Thursday (Nov. 2) during the company’s quarterly earnings...

Expedia Group Leans Into Frequent Travelers After Q4 Travel Disruptions
Travel Payments // February 09, 2023

Making a powerful case for loyalty, Expedia Group is focusing on growing its mix of loyalty members and app users who book at higher levels than any other consumer group. Reporting earnings for the fourth quarter of 2022 ended Dec. 31, Expedia Group Vice Chairman...

Interviews & Exclusives
Travel Platforms Reroute Strategies to Elevate Customer Engagement

August 16, 2024
As inflation reshapes consumer spending, travel giants Expedia, Airbnb and Booking Holdings are adjusting their strategies to drive customer engagement and bookings amid shifting family budgets and evolving preferences. Expedia is enhancing its One Key loyalty program with a co-branded credit card and expanding its global reach to boost cross-brand engagement. Airbnb is prioritizing unique experiences […]

Charting The Travel Industry’s Next Adventure

May 29, 2020
The first half of 2020 has been particularly grueling for the travel industry. Jeff Cavins, CEO of recreational-vehicle rental site Outdoorsy, likens it to the entire planet “getting hit by...

Coronavirus, Olympics And What’s Next For Sporting Events Worldwide

February 28, 2020
The era of the incredibly enabled home entertainment system has had an interesting effect on the world of events. On the one hand, it is a convenient and comfortable substitute. Why pay a...

Why AP Management For SMBs Is More Than Making A Payment

August 20, 2019
Middle market companies need help navigating the complexities of AP management – especially when it comes to cross border, cross currency payments. Tipalti CEO Chen Amit tells Karen Webster a...

Quick Reads
Squarespace Sees 18% Increase in Bookings in Third Quarter

November 07, 2023
Squarespace has announced its financial results for the third quarter, showcasing growth in bookings and revenue. The company, known for its design-driven platform that helps entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, reported total bookings of $267 million, representing an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2022. The company said this growth can be […]

Almosafer and Tabby Partner on BNPL for Travel Expenses

November 03, 2023
Almosafer, a consumer travel brand in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Tabby, a shopping and financial services app in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, to offer travelers...

Pet Travel Startup Avvinue Announces Beta Launch

April 11, 2022
Avvinue, which bills itself as the only self-service pet travel booking platform, announced its beta launch on Monday (April 11), which was also National Pet Day. The company said its...

Groupon, Booksy Partner On Salon Appointments Amid Elevated COVID Concerns

August 09, 2021
Groupon has gotten together with beauty and wellness appointment app Booksy to streamline the process of finding and booking appointments with salons, spas and other service providers using the Groupon...