Group Travel

From Our Partners / Online

By Marisa Garcia | September 22, 2021

As travel recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, travel brands need to re-examine the effectiveness of their loyalty programs in encouraging return visits and building a positive brand image. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

REPORT: Timeshare in transition - The rise of the secondary market

By Diane Merlino | September 21, 2021

From humble origins at a single resort, timeshare has evolved into a major segment of the global travel industry. Read More

News / Online

YouTravel.Me raises $1M to expand its group travel matchmaking platform

By Jill Menze | September 2, 2021

YouTravel.Me uses a matchmaking algorithm to connect like-minded travelers for small group adventure trips organized by travel experts. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

High-tech vs. high-touch: Emerging stronger amid crossroads of two hospitality trends

By Dan O'Keefe - Amadeus Hospitality | September 2, 2021

New trends offer fresh hope for hospitality as sales and operational teams prepare for the new world of travel. Read More

Opinion / Online

Travel has new flavors to understand and devour

By Andreas Spycher - Mastercard | August 30, 2021

Travel companies are exploring how to satisfy urges from consumers to travel again. The challenge is how to appeal to constantly evolving tastes. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Una is an AI-powered digital travel agent

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2021

XOKind is building AI agents that help people plan and make decisions more easily starting with its travel product, Una. Read More

News / Online

Former Orbitz, Vacasa execs invest in group travel planning platform TrovaTrip

By Jill Menze | August 19, 2021

Portland-based TrovaTrip, which enables influencers and experts to host group trips, has raised $5 million in funding. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: NextRetreat streamlines organizing team travel

By Jill Menze | August 16, 2021

NextRetreat uses proprietary technology to streamline the process of organizing team travel. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Easing the burden of paying for travel

By PhocusWire | August 4, 2021

What is the appeal of buy-now-pay-later for brands? What segments of the industry is it more popular than others? And what effect does it have on the business models of exissting brands? Read More

News / Startups

Exoticca lands $30M investment to develop packages platform

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2021

Multi-day packages operator Exoticca has now raised a total of $53 million. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire Pulse: Progress In Travel Payments

By PhocusWire | July 29, 2021

We look at issues and trends ranging from delayed payment programs, fintech divisions in major travel brands, credit cards, customer trust and much more. Read More

News / Distribution

Is the multi-day tours segment poised for a strong future?

By Linda Fox | July 7, 2021

While international arrivals declined 74% in 2020, according to the World Tourism Organization, multi-day tours providers may have suffered disproportionately, with an 84% decline in bookings, according... Read More

News / Technology

Knowland appoints Jeff Bzdawka as new CEO

By Kevin May | June 14, 2021

Jeff Bzdawka is a veteran hotel and technology executive, most recently serving as senior vice president of global hotel technology at the hotel chain. Read More