In our monthly digest, you can find the highlights of the past month on travel technologies in under a 5-minute read!
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 | Meet Turkish Airlines Holidays, the new player in the tourism industry!A new player has entered the tourism industry. Turkish Airlines Holidays offers an end-to-end experience by gathering all holiday planning. Turkish Airlines Holidays, Erka Group, and HotelRunner signed a partnership that will contribute to the development of the tourism and accommodation industries. |
 | New data from Expedia shows a growing appetite for travelAccording to Expedia Group’s quarterly report, travelers are not only eager to travel but are ready to go to faraway destinations. As Jennifer Andre, Global Vice President states, “We are encouraged by the overall year-over-year progress and remain confident in the power of travel and the resilience of the industry and travelers.” |
 | Booking Holdings closes 2021 with improved revenue and profitBooking Holdings closes 2021 with improved revenues and profits. With the revenue coming in much higher than expected for the full year 2021, Booking Holdings’ financial figures have been moving closer to the full year 2019. The higher average daily rate has had an impactful role says CFO David Goulden. |
 | 6 travel trends for 2022It’s always important to know what travelers are looking for and expecting. As we seem to finally be getting over the pandemic, people are ready to travel. Sheerluxe has asked the experts for the latest trends and destinations, from wellness retreats to pet-friendly holidays, here are their predictions. |
| Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019Airbnb has released their revenues for both Q4 and full-year 2021 which were up nearly 80% year-over-year. They claim that 2021 was the “best year in Airbnb’s history.” With a host community of over six million active listings, Airbnb has earned a record $34 billion last year. |
