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Opinion / Distribution

Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology

By Pedro Camara and Manuel Hilty | March 23, 2022

The travel industry thrives on a need to find flexible sourcing models and technology to help solve the many challenges of supply chains. Read More

News / Online

Snaptrip adds to U.K. accommodation portfolio with Independent Cottages acquisition

By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022

Snaptrip Group says it is buying Independent Cottages for a “seven-figure fee.” Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - John Mangelaars of Skyscanner

By Linda Fox | March 22, 2022

John Mangelaars joined Skyscanner as CEO a year ago, after seven years at online travel agency group Travix International, also owned by Trip.com Group. Read More

News / Online

Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022

A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip. Read More

News / Distribution

DRCT raises $500,000 pre-seed round, plans to scale up with additional funds

By Kevin May | March 21, 2022

The Malta-based company raised the seed round from an unnamed angel investor in the aviation sector, giving it a claimed valuation of $5 million. Read More

News / Startups

Short-term rental tech platform Futurestay raises $11M

By Mitra Sorrells | March 17, 2022

Founded in 2015, Futurestay provides technology and strategies to help independent property managers grow their businesses. Read More

News / Online

Vacasa revenue up 81% in ’21, expects profitability in ‘23

By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2022

The vacation rental management platform is raising its outlook for 2022 in its first financial report since going public in December. Read More

News / Online

Google adds new tools to help hotels reach travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2022

The updates include free hotel booking links on Google Search and Maps. Read More

News / Startups

TravelX nabs $10M for blockchain driven distribution

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022

The startup aims to create new ways of distribution using blockchain technology. Read More

News / Online

Vacation rental property managers see revenue gains through data investment

By Jill Menze | March 16, 2022

Short-term rental property managers who invest in data report booking revenue growth 4x higher than those who don’t, a new study finds. Read More

News / Distribution

Is space the next frontier for travel distribution?

By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2022

As Axiom Space prepares to send its first crew of private astronauts to the ISS, space tourism activity is picking up on many fronts, and travel advisors are creating services to sell these specialized... Read More

News / Distribution

Flight Centre acquires majority stake in TPConnects

By Linda Fox | March 14, 2022

Flight Centre now owns 70% of the Dubai-based business. Read More

News / Distribution

Direct bookings rise, but cruise execs still want travel advisors' business

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | March 14, 2022

The shift is due to passengers becoming more comfortable booking digitally with cruise lines and because some travel agencies didn't survive the last two years. Read More

News / Online

Despegar turns Q4 profit 9% over 2019 levels

By Jill Menze | March 10, 2022

The Latin American company reports adjusted EBITDA of $9 million in Q4 2021, a 9% increase above Q4 2019, despite gross bookings rising only 75% of the same quarter’s level. Read More

News / Distribution

OTA Insight buys Transparent in bid to cover full accommodation sector

By Kevin May | March 10, 2022

The combination of the two brands is being positioned as a way of giving hotels and rental properties the opportunity to access data and business intel on their markets and competition. Read More

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