Group Travel

News / Online

Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips

By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023

In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More

News / Online

French company CDS Groupe acquires Germany-based Corporate Rates Club

By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2023

CDS Groupe is continuing its international expansion, bringing its total to nearly 300 employees across France, Poland, Italy, Croatia and Germany. Read More

News / Online

Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne

By Ian Jarrett - WiT | September 5, 2023

Australia-based Luxury Escapes has seven million members globally and has just opened a store in Melbourne where customers can develop travel plans while sipping champagne. Read More

News / Technology

Civitfun acquires GRS, adds hotel group booking capability

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2023

Civitfun, which offers automated hotel check-ins, has added group booking functionality to its stable through the acquisition of GRS. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

The power of an “ecosystem approach” in hospitality

By Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter - Amadeus Hospitality | June 20, 2023

Find out how today's traveler expectations are catalysts for change and how the hospitality industry can adapt in the coming years to deliver more seamless journeys. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Why hotels need payment automation for meetings and events

By PhocusWire | May 16, 2023

Onyx CenterSource chief commercial officer Tony Wagner explains how eliminating manual processes for meeting and event payments not only adds efficiency but can also build trust. Read More

News / Online

6 trends for appealing to emerging Chinese travel market

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | April 6, 2023

The recent China Arising event makes clear the gates are wide open for Chinese travelers, who are ready to explore the world again. Read More

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News / Startups

AllFly raises $2.4M to expand group and corporate travel

By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023

New investment in the company formerly known as Bacarai was led by Lightbank with participation from Corazon Capital. Read More

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News / Startups

Troop adds $11M in funding for meetings tech push

By Linda Fox | March 30, 2023

The investment was led by Durable Capital Partners and Madrona Venture Group with All Iron Ventures and Conexo Ventures also participating. Read More

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News / Distribution

Accor unveils subscription cards for frequent travelers

By Linda Fox | March 15, 2023

The France-based hotel giant has unveiled All Plus ibis and All Plus Voyageur, to replace its ibis Business and Business Plus frequent traveler subscription services. Read More

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News / Startups

Wheel the World lands $6M to boost accessibility in travel

By Kathryn Walson | March 10, 2023

Founded in 2018, the San Francisco-based startup plans to expand its listings with the goal of having 12,000 travelers book through its platform by December 2024. Read More

News / Online

TUI to launch loyalty program built on guest “convenience”

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2023

Sebastian Ebel, speaking at ITB in Berlin, says he has been impressed with what hotel groups such as Hilton have done, describing its program as a "convenience product." Read More

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News / Startups

El Camino Travel raises $1.1M following pivot to focus on women travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2023

El Camino Travel says it will use the funding to further develop its technology and build awareness of its brand as a “premium marketplace for women travelers." Read More