Top Travel Tech Weekly News

Opinion / Online

Neverending tourism and how it can drive recovery

By Digital Innovation in Tourism Observatory - Politecnico di Milano | September 17, 2021

Neverending tourism concept identifies the extension of the travel experience in time and space, made possible by digital solutions. Read More

News / Online

Vrbo expands program to woo Airbnb hosts, claims thousands have already joined

By Kevin May | September 16, 2021

The Fast Start program began in the U.S. in March 2021 and is designed to help experienced hosts who haven't joined the site yet increase their visibility and earnings. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How can the concept of hope help the travel industry thrive?

By PhocusWire | September 16, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright's Diversity in Leadership event, Accenture's Blair Taylor explains how the "persistent reality of hope" can help corporations confront challenges and find solutions. Read More

News / Technology

DeepRoute gets $300M investment to expand robotaxi strategy

By Kevin May | September 15, 2021

The U.S.-based company, which was founded just over two years ago, secured the Series B round from lead investor Alibaba Group. Read More

News / Online

Pacaso raises $125M, expands vacation home co-ownership platform to Spain

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2021

Launched in October 2020, Pacaso's valuation is now $1.5 billion, and it manages nearly $200 million in real estate. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines saw boost in revenue from ancillaries in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2021

According to a report from CarTrawler, ancillaries accounted for more than 50% of revenue for four airlines in 2020. Read More

News / Distribution

SiteMinder secures $74M funding round, plots public listing

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021

Existing shareholders AustralianSuper and equity funds managed by BlackRock, Ellerston Capital and Pendal Group have also participated. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic

By PhocusWire | September 14, 2021

Even with the looming threat of Big Tech hanging over the technical capabilities of travel brands to target consumers in a destination, brands still have plenty of tactics at their disposal. Read More

News / Distribution

Lufthansa and Travelport champion NDC with new distribution agreement

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021

The launch of the long-term agreement will be in the first half of 2022 as both the airline and Travelport continue to develop functionality around the NDC technology standard. Read More

News / Online

The role of data and tech in transforming a destination experience

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | September 14, 2021

The new chief technology officer for the Singapore Tourism Board shares the organization’s digital transformation and innovation roadmap. Read More

News / Distribution

The hurdles in the way of NDC critical mass

By Linda Fox | September 13, 2021

Amadeus says there will be a number of years of transition before NDC gets to critical mass. Read More

News / Distribution

GetYourGuide gets help from Expedia, Amazon widens virtual tours

By Kevin May | September 13, 2021

The latest example of collaboration in the activities sector comes from a deal between Expedia and GetYourGuide for the former to distribute products for the Germany-based player. Read More

News / Online

Key developments in the Russia online travel market

By Phocuswright Research | September 13, 2021

Whether using online or offline distribution channels, Russians are rediscovering the tourism gems that their homeland offers, despite the pandemic restrictions. Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Follow the smart money with investments

By PhocusWire | September 10, 2021

Investment dollars currently seem to be going towards technology that drives efficiencies or that might spur the next area of disruption for travel. Read More