Latest News

Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest travel technology news, startup updates, and industry developments from across the global travel ecosystem.

my-method-onejourney
News / Online
My Method... How a luxury hotel upped its online direct sales game
By Harriet McCarroll - onejourney | September 26, 2022
Influenced by learnings from high-end online retailers, Journey Hospitality's OneJourney has helped The Elms embrace e-commerce principles and more than double its revenue... Read More
The potential of connectivity standards for experiences
Opinion / Distribution
The potential of connectivity standards for experiences
By Stephen Joyce - Holibob | September 26, 2022
A new non-profit association, OCTO, wants to enable reservation and ticketing system providers and tour, activity and attraction ticket resellers to connect their systems for more efficient distribution.... Read More
pcw-startup-funding-analysis
News / Startups
B2C versus B2B travel startup funding tells an interesting story
By Phocuswright | September 26, 2022
The share of B2C versus B2B funding has trended toward B2B companies for years, and in 2021 B2B funding hit its highest share ever, at 39%.... Read More
Tripshifu main 3
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Tripshifu connects experienced travelers with those seeking advice
By Kathryn Walson | September 26, 2022
The co-founders realized that people have the best travel experiences when they take recommendations from people in their social circle. ... Read More
Q&A: Amadeus on the changing face of airline distribution
Interview / Distribution
Q&A: Amadeus on the changing face of airline distribution
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2022
In this Q&A, Decius Valmorbida, president of Amadeus’ travel unit, discusses how the company is ditching the old, transaction-based treatment of customers in favor of a new, traveler-based approach.... Read More
performance-marketing-travel
Opinion / Online
How AI-driven performance marketing can drive growth for travel businesses
By Neel Pandya - Pixis | September 23, 2022
Well-executed marketing campaigns can generate significant ROI for travel brands.... Read More
state of accessible travel - part one
News / Online
state of accessible travel - part one
By Johanna Jainchill, Christina Jelski & Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | September 23, 2022
Travel companies are working to improve the travel experience for the disabled. Advocates say it just makes good business sense.... Read More
saudi arabia
News / Online
Saudi Arabia's PIF plans $1B stake in Almosafer
By WiT | September 23, 2022
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, has signed a non-binding deal with Seera Group Holding to acquire a SR3.75 billion ($1 billion) stake in its travel unit Almosafer.... Read More
trip-com-group-q2-2022
News / Online
Trip.com Group sees signs of optimism despite revenue drop in Q2
By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2022
Trip.com Group's total revenue in the second quarter of this year came in at $598 million, down 32% from the same period in 2021 and down 2% compared to the prior quarter.  ... Read More
JetBlue Travel Products unveils Troupe mobile app
News / Online
JetBlue Travel Products unveils Troupe mobile app
By Kathryn Walson | September 22, 2022
With Troupe, travelers can manage RSVPs, create polls and vote as a group to build consensus before they book.... Read More
Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work
News / Online
Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work
By Ralph Colunga - SAP Concur | September 22, 2022
Here's how employers can preserve employee mental health in business travel programs - which also helps attract and retain talent during a pivotal time for companies.... Read More
Japan startup funding
News / Online
Japan’s TakeMe lands $1.8M to expand restaurant-reservation service
By Kathryn Walson | September 22, 2022
TakeMe connects with OTAs such as Klook, KKday and Meituan to link foreign tourists with restaurants in Japan.... Read More
zartico-20-million
News / Startups
Zartico raises $20M to help destinations make sense of visitor data
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2022
Founded in March 2020, Zartico has raised a total of $24.5 million and says it has more than 180 customers. ... Read More
Wellness travel on rise as consumers prioritize health
News / Online
Wellness travel on rise as consumers prioritize health
By Kathryn Walson | September 21, 2022
As consumers prioritize their well-being, travel brands are ramping up services to accommodate wellness-focused experiences.... Read More
FLYR acquisition main
News / Online
Flyr Labs brings revenue management tools to hotels with Pace Revenue acquisition
By Kathryn Walson | September 21, 2022
The acquisition is Flyr Labs' second in the past week and sixth in the past year.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026