Group Travel

News / Startups

Blueground raises $45 million in Series D funding round

By Morgan Hines | March 28, 2024

The global operator of flexible, furnished rentals will use the funding to develop technology and advance strategic initiatives. Read More

News / Technology

Spotnana adds travel management for meetings and events

By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2024

Spotnana Events is a self-service solution employees can use to book and manage their travel for meetings and events. Read More

News / Online

What happens when travelers find tours too authentic?

By Morgan Hines | February 26, 2024

An “authentic” experience that included a fried dog in a local market set off a lively discussion of what responsibilities tour operators — and travelers — bear when encountering unfamiliar cultures. Read More

News / Technology

Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate

By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024

The Micerate platform brings revenue optimization tools to hotels, makes the quoting process more efficient and creates personalized meeting and event space booking engines for properties. Read More

News / Startups

Joyned receives $8M in funding

By Morgan Hines | January 31, 2024

Joyned enables online travel agencies, hotels and other booking sites to offer group travel planning and booking on their websites, to create a seamless and collaborative booking process. Read More

News / Online

TourRadar, Kimkim on shifts and opportunities in multi-day trips

By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2024

In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio, TourRadar chief marketing officer Christian Wolters and Kimkim founder Joost Schreve discussed their marketing strategies, sustainability efforts and how they... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: FlyMeOut is an invitation-only "social travel" club

By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2024

FlyMeOut is an invitation-only travel matchmaking-platform that brings together people with shared interests and preferences to embark on adventures together. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024

As Phocuswright analysts look ahead, they share a myriad of predictions for 2024 including some regarding business travel, pricing and much more. Read More

News / Online

Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024

Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo announces largest majority stake acquisition to date

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2023

HomeToGo announces it has acquired a majority stake in KMW Reisen GmbH and Super Urlaub GmbH in an effort to bolster its marketplace with themed travel package options. Read More

News / Online

Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others

By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023

As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner

By Morgan Hines | December 1, 2023

Trip.com Group believes Amazon Web Services could help it to enhance the global travel experience. Read More

News / Technology

Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership

By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2023

The companies are aiming to bring artificial intelligence-powered travel planning to airlines and hotels across the globe. Read More

News / Startups

WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe

By Linda Fox | November 27, 2023

The company is present in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain and said its “strategic goal is to solidify its foothold in its five current markets and expand its presence across Europe" before... Read More