Top Travel Tech Weekly News

News / Online

Q&A: Selina on market size, SPACs, nomads and growth

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2022

Selina co-founder and CEO Rafael Museri discusses the hospitality brand's digital nomad audience, market opportunity and competition. Read More

Opinion / Online

How “always on” strategies enable travel marketers to beat seasonality blues

By Noreen Henry - Sojern | January 31, 2022

An always on strategy helps travel marketers capture traveler interest and drive bookings any time of year. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Collaboration is key to enabling decentralized tech

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2022

It's a tremendous leap to consider, but that spirit of teamwork during the pandemic could be the framework that all of those with a vested interest will use to move things forward. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: The "perfect storm" impacting travel personalization

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2022

TripTuner’s Tedd Evers explains that without historical data, it’s difficult for travel brands to predict what travelers want. Read More

News / Distribution

Challenges remain but progress emerges in vacation rental governance

By Kevin May | January 27, 2022

The Wild West days of short-term rental owners battling with local authorities might be subsiding, according to a new study from Rent Responsibly. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Modern travel retailing - promises, promises!

By PhocusWire | January 27, 2022

A panel at The Phocuswright Conference 2021 examined the progress made in revolutionizing airline distribution so far and what steps still need to be taken. Read More

News / Startups

May Mobility raises $83M for autonomous driving tech

By Linda Fox | January 27, 2022

The company says the financing will go toward international expansion, technology development and recruitment in engineering Read More

Opinion / Technology

What TikTok can teach travel brands about content discovery

By Alex Rainey - Pluto | January 27, 2022

Travel brands can emulate TikTok’s success by starting small, enriching metadata and capturing and storing the right data. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How diversity and inclusion can enhance the traveler experience

By Tonya Hempstead - American Express GBT | January 26, 2022

Diversity and inclusion should be a central consideration for TMCs when developing digital tools. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2022

Affinidi's director of travel says there will be opportunities for travel operators and intermediaries that can accept they do not "own" the customer. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: New look of the tours and activities marketplace

By PhocusWire | January 25, 2022

A panel at The Phocuswright Conference 2021 examined the issues and the route forward for the experiences sector, as it attempts to recover from the pandemic and push ahead as a vital, digital-led part... Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb gaining share in hotel distribution analysis

By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2022

According to SiteMinder, Airbnb increased the share of bookings it drives for hotels, while new distribution channels entered the mix in 2021. Read More