Travel technology

KAYAK's 2021 Travel Hacker Guide Reveals Emerging Hotspots for Summer Travel

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Kayak, Travel website, Travel technology, Travel

b'STAMFORD, Conn., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer travel searches are heating up, with searches up as much as 70 percent month over month (as of the last seven days).

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  • b'STAMFORD, Conn., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer travel searches are heating up, with searches up as much as 70 percent month over month (as of the last seven days).
  • As pent-up demand for travel takes flight, KAYAK is releasing its \' Return to Travel\' Hacker Guide focused on where to go as restrictions ease.
  • Travelers will be matched with destinations from one of three lists: the top 10 destinations accepting vaccinated travelers (hello vaxication!
  • Recent news that vaccinated American tourists will likely be able to visit the EU this summer caused travel searches on KAYAK to spike indicating Americans are eager for borders to reopen and travel overseas.

Expedia Group Q1 2021 Earnings Release Available on Company’s IR Site

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Online Retail, Retail, Technology, Other Travel, Travel, Internet, Expedia Group, Travel technology, Travel, Service industries, XC2, Orbitz, Travelocity, CheapTickets, trivago, Expedia Cruises, Hotels.com, Vrbo

b'Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) posted its first quarter 2021 earnings release in the Investor Relations section of its corporate website at http://ir.expediagroup.com .

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  • b'Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) posted its first quarter 2021 earnings release in the Investor Relations section of its corporate website at http://ir.expediagroup.com .
  • The earnings release is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission\xe2\x80\x99s website at http://www.sec.gov .
  • A replay of the call is expected to be available for at least three months.\nExpedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) companies power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform.
  • The Expedia Group family of brands includes: Expedia\xc2\xae, Hotels.com\xc2\xae, Expedia\xc2\xae Partner Solutions, Vrbo\xc2\xae, Egencia\xc2\xae, trivago\xc2\xae, Orbitz\xc2\xae, Travelocity\xc2\xae, Hotwire\xc2\xae, Wotif\xc2\xae, ebookers\xc2\xae, CheapTickets\xc2\xae, Expedia Group\xe2\x84\xa2 Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert\xc2\xae, CarRentals.com\xe2\x84\xa2, and Expedia Cruises\xe2\x84\xa2.\n\xc2\xa9 2021 Expedia, Inc., an Expedia Group company.

Despite Chipset Shortage, Connected Vehicle Sales are on Path to Recovery

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Technology, Consumer electronics, Automotive accessories, Travel technology, Emerging technologies, Science and technology, Connected car, Internet of things, In-car entertainment, Articles

b'LONDON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New vehicle sales contracted by 15% in 2020, a lower drop than initially anticipated given the dismal prospects in the third quarter of last year.

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  • b'LONDON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New vehicle sales contracted by 15% in 2020, a lower drop than initially anticipated given the dismal prospects in the third quarter of last year.
  • Consumer enthusiasm began to recover at the end of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021, which caught carmakers and their suppliers by surprise.
  • Meanwhile, consumers have become more demanding about their in-vehicle infotainment expectations, driving strong interest in connected vehicles and boosting growth opportunities for the industry.
  • "\nShipments of vehicles with connected infotainment will grow by 23% in 2021, returning to pre-pandemic levels, led by increased penetration in emerging market regions.

Despite Chipset Shortage, Connected Vehicle Sales are on Path to Recovery

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Technology, Consumer electronics, Automotive accessories, Travel technology, Emerging technologies, Science and technology, Connected car, Internet of things, In-car entertainment, Articles

b'LONDON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New vehicle sales contracted by 15% in 2020, a lower drop than initially anticipated given the dismal prospects in the third quarter of last year.

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  • b'LONDON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New vehicle sales contracted by 15% in 2020, a lower drop than initially anticipated given the dismal prospects in the third quarter of last year.
  • Consumer enthusiasm began to recover at the end of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021, which caught carmakers and their suppliers by surprise.
  • Meanwhile, consumers have become more demanding about their in-vehicle infotainment expectations, driving strong interest in connected vehicles and boosting growth opportunities for the industry.
  • "\nShipments of vehicles with connected infotainment will grow by 23% in 2021, returning to pre-pandemic levels, led by increased penetration in emerging market regions.

Trip.com Group Ltd. to Report First Quarter of 2021 Financial Results on May 18, 2021 U.S. Time

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Trip.com Group, Travel technology, Travel, Telecommunications, Trip.com, Qunar, Skyscanner, Conference call

The call will be archived for twelve months at this website.\nAll participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the Participant Registration link below:\nUpon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers, passcode and a unique access PIN.

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  • The call will be archived for twelve months at this website.\nAll participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the Participant Registration link below:\nUpon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers, passcode and a unique access PIN.
  • To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter the passcode followed by your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.\nA telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call until May 26, 2021.\nThe dial-in details for the replay:\nTrip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM and HKEX: 9961) is a leading one-stop travel platform globally, integrating a comprehensive suite of travel products and services and differentiated travel content.
  • It is the go-to destination for travelers in China, and increasingly for travelers around the world, to explore travel and get inspired, to make informed and cost-effective travel bookings, and to enjoy hassle-free, on-the-go support and share travel experience.
  • Founded in 1999 and listed on Nasdaq in 2003, the Company operates under a portfolio of brands, including Ctrip, Qunar, Trip.com and Skyscanner.\n"

Expedia and Joe Jonas Team Up to Extend a Helping Hand to Travelers

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Given names, OpenTravel Alliance, Travel technology, European culture, Expedia Group, Travel management, Expedia, Helping Hand, Jonas

And so, Expedia and Joe Jonas are teaming up to offer travelers an actual Helping Hand to help reduce stress as they make their way back out there.\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8686553-expedia-travel-companion...\nAvailable today in extremely limited quantities are 250 exact replicas of Joe Jonas\' right hand, created to symbolize the support and reassurance Expedia aims to bring to travelers.

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  • And so, Expedia and Joe Jonas are teaming up to offer travelers an actual Helping Hand to help reduce stress as they make their way back out there.\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8686553-expedia-travel-companion...\nAvailable today in extremely limited quantities are 250 exact replicas of Joe Jonas\' right hand, created to symbolize the support and reassurance Expedia aims to bring to travelers.
  • Every hand has been individually painted with custom artwork, then numbered (by hand), and signed by Jonas.
  • Providing a helping hand to travelers is our mission, whether it\'s a physical hand to hold for added comfort, or the act of arming them with all the information they need to confidently plan their next trip.
  • Expedia and the Airplane logo aretrademarks orregistered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. CST# 2029030-50.\n'

Expedia and Joe Jonas Team Up to Extend a Helping Hand to Travellers

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
OpenTravel Alliance, Travel technology, Expedia Group, Travel, Travel management, Expedia, Jonas, Helping Hand, Companies

And so, Expedia and Joe Jonas are teaming up to offer travellers an actual Helping Hand to help reduce stress as they make their way back out there.\nAvailable today in limited quantities are 100 exact replicas of Joe Jonas\' right hand, created to symbolise the support and reassurance Expedia aims to bring to travellers.

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  • And so, Expedia and Joe Jonas are teaming up to offer travellers an actual Helping Hand to help reduce stress as they make their way back out there.\nAvailable today in limited quantities are 100 exact replicas of Joe Jonas\' right hand, created to symbolise the support and reassurance Expedia aims to bring to travellers.
  • Every hand has been individually painted with custom artwork, then numbered (by hand), and signed by Jonas.
  • I\'m excited to team up with them to help people feel confident about traveling the world again, whenever they\'re ready, by lending a helping hand: one that supports travellers at every step of the way.
  • Expedia and the Airplane logo aretrademarks orregistered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. CST# 2029030-50.\n'

Sabre's first quarter 2021 earnings materials available on its Investor Relations website

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Travel technology, Travel, OpenTravel Alliance, Sabre Corporation, Sabre, NASDAQ, Companies, Technology

b'SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation ("Sabre") (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.

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  • b'SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation ("Sabre") (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
  • Sabre has posted its first quarter 2021 earnings release, earnings presentation and prepared remarks to its Investor Relations webpage at investors.sabre.com/results.cfm .
  • The earnings release is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission\'s website at www.sec.gov .\nAs previously announced, Sabre will host a live webcast of its first quarter 2021 earnings conference call today at9:00 a.m.
  • For more information visit www.sabre.com .\nWe routinely post important information for investors on the Investor Relations section of our website, investors.sabre.com , and on our Twitter account, @Sabre_Corp.

Delta Air Lines and Sabre Sign Transformative Agreement to Drive Value Creation

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Articles, Human activities, Airlines, Travel technology, Sabre, OpenTravel Alliance, Innovation, Sabre, Heathrow Airport, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Collaborative partnership

b'ATLANTA and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Delta Air Lines and Sabre announced a transformative global distribution agreement that will evolve their long-standing partnership and drive change in the travel industry through commercial and technological innovation.

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  • b'ATLANTA and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Delta Air Lines and Sabre announced a transformative global distribution agreement that will evolve their long-standing partnership and drive change in the travel industry through commercial and technological innovation.
  • "We are grateful to Sabre for their innovative and pioneering spirit in taking this journey with Delta and establishing a new and exciting path forward for third-party distribution.
  • Technology innovation combined with collaborative partnerships are key to realizing our vision," said Wade Jones, chief product officer of Sabre Travel Solutions.
  • Delta operates significant hubs and key markets at airports in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis/St.

Sabre declares dividend on mandatory convertible preferred stock

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Financial markets, Financial economics, Finance, Corporate finance, Stock market, Travel technology, Equity securities, OpenTravel Alliance, Sabre Corporation, Sabre, Dividend, Preferred stock

b"SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $1.625 per share on its 6.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.

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  • b"SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $1.625 per share on its 6.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.
  • The dividend is payable on June 1, 2021 to holders of record of the mandatory convertible preferred stock as of the close of business on May 15, 2021.\nSabre Corporationis a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers.
  • Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe.
  • Headquartered inSouthlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world.