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How the latest consumer trends play out in travel

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2024

Consumer trends reveal the desire for help with filtering the volumes of information as well as mixed sentiment around artificial intelligence. Read More

Opinion / Online

The next four years look bright for travel technology

By Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech Association | November 18, 2024

Travel Technology Association president and CEO Laura Chadwick says the industry has an excellent opportunity to shape and benefit from the Trump Administration’s pro-innovation policies. Read More

Opinion / Online

Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry

By Bob Garner - EnviroRental | November 15, 2024

As COP29 draws to a close, Bob Garner, founder of EnviroRental, discusses the importance of taking action to make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry. Read More

News / Startups

Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024

The percentage of companies founded by women in the United States made up just 6.4% of venture capital deals in 2024 and 2% of venture capital money. Read More

News / Technology

Is technology improving airline customer service?

By Mark Frary | November 13, 2024

The need for technology in customer service is on the rise after the pandemic, but for now hybrid human-and-tech solutions seems to be most effective. Read More

News / Technology

78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey

By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024

The report from SiteMinder also found 52% travelers have abandoned an online booking after a bad experience, such as lack of site security, payment issues, loading times, design and a... Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group B2B revenue jumps 18% in Q3, far outpacing B2C

By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2024

Total revenue in the quarter was up 3% year over year to $4.1 billion, but along with strength in the B2B business the company noted an acceleration in B2C bookings and a return to growth for Vrbo. Read More

News / Online

Viator’s revenue surpasses brand Tripadvisor for first time in Q3

By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2024

In the third quarter of this year experiences revenue grew 10% year over year accounted for 51% of Tripadvisor’s total revenue. Read More

News / Technology

Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?

By Matthew Parsons | November 6, 2024

New players entering travel and tourism are looking to benefit from technology platforms borne out of recent digital acceleration and platforms that have been further enhanced by recent developments in... Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024

By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024

Sixteen of our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 let us know how they’re doing nearly a year after they were named part of our list. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Ethan Lin of Klook

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2024

Ethan Lin of Klook and co-founders Eric Gnock Fah and Bernie Xiong launched tours and activities marketplace Klook 10 years ago in Asia. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings' connected trip transactions jump 40% year over year in Q3

By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2024

Booking Holdings brought in total revenue of $8 billion, a 9% increase compared to the same quarter last year, with 39% growth in airline tickets sold. Read More

News / Startups

How Africa's online travel ecosystem is developing despite huge hurdles

By Marisa Garcia | October 30, 2024

Amid the growing and increasingly young population in Africa, the online travel sector is developing, but the challenges range from trust and low digital penetration to the lack of funding. Read More

News / Technology

How prepared is the travel industry for digital wallets?

By Marisa Garcia | October 29, 2024

Digital wallets from Apple and Google are widely used in everyday life but how is the travel industry preparing to take full advantage of them to improve the passenger experience? Read More

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