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News / Online

Female leadership in travel remains lacking

By Jill Menze | April 30, 2021

Despite the heightened awareness around women in leadership and diversity in the travel industry over the past year, “the needle barely moved,” a report from the Castell Project reveals. Read More

News / Startups

TravelPerk bags $160M round as investors back business travel recovery

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2021

TravelPerk says product innovation and further acquisitions are part of the roadmap. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 62 - Joah Spearman of Localeur

By PhocusWire | April 29, 2021

A common thread in Joah Searman's origin story and that of experience recommendation platform Localeur is one of countering adversity, as he explains to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

News / Online

Booking windows, trip duration up as consumers return to travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2021

Skyscanner has identified several trends it says are defining consumer behavior as it relates to travel planning and purchasing. Read More

News / Online

Trivago expands to sell activities, courtesy of Musement deal

By Kevin May | April 28, 2021

TUI-owned Musement will power the channel for Trivago, giving it 55,000 excursions, activities and tickets to attractions in 140 countries around the world. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Brian Solis on a new age for customer engagement in travel

By PhocusWire | April 28, 2021

He shares his perspective on the evolution of social media and the development of new tactics and, more importantly, requirements around customer engagement. Read More

News / Online

Lyft offloads self-driving car unit to Toyota

By Jill Menze | April 27, 2021

Lyft is selling its self-driving vehicle division to Woven Planet Holdings, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, for $550 million. Read More

News / Technology

Guesty raises $50M as spotlight remains on short-term rental sector

By Jill Menze | April 27, 2021

In addition to the funding round, Guesty has announced it has also acquired software company Your Porter. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Aviation execs on recovery strategies when there is no playbook

By PhocusWire | April 27, 2021

Airlines and their partners have to consider numerous options as they attempt to get aircraft back in the skies and put passengers onboard. Read More

News / Online

WTTC Global Summit: Clarity, certainty and collaboration keys to travel recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2021

More than 600 leaders from travel, tourism, government and the private sector are gathered for the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit in Cancun, the organization's first in-person event... Read More

News / Distribution

Ryanair steps up direct strategy with Price Checker tool

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021

The airline is also putting a "Verified Seal" on its website and mobile app to show users they are booking direct. Read More

News / Startups

Dutch electric mobility startup raises €50M for international expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2021

GO Sharing will add new markets as well as e-bikes and electric cars. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: A big deal for some is not a big deal for all

By PhocusWire | April 23, 2021

Annoying as it might be for smaller players, the likes of Expedia Group and the mega-brands in the market arguably have the resources to embark on major projects in tandem with other developments. Read More