European Commission's ticketing overhaul proposal / Startup Stage: Globe Thrivers / Expedia Group continues reorganization

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European Commission proposes rail ticketing overhaul with new passenger protections The proposed Passenger Package would open online rail ticketing services to other operators, strengthen protections for multi-operator journeys and establish new rules for ticketing agreements.

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Q1 2026 travel industry earnings Expedia Group hits record Q1 profitability amid AI overhaul Trivago files antitrust suit against Google Amadeus reports Q1 revenue, operating profit increases Airbnb targets guest-centric ecosystem as Q1 revenue rises 18% YoY Sabre reports Q1 revenue, air bookings gains Tripadvisor posts Q1 revenue and EBITDA declines Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI

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