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News / Startups

Holdbar secures $1M for tours and activities tech platform

By Linda Fox | February 3, 2023

Holdbar is developing a software platform to help tours and activities operators distribute their products and services as well as to drive efficiency.... Read More

News / Online

Fever adds $110M to coffers to boost content

By Linda Fox | February 3, 2023

The investment in New York and Madrid-based Fever was led by Goldman Sachs with a number of other investors also participating.... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

How much are hotels losing by not controlling prices?

By Pablo Sánchez - Mirai | February 3, 2023

Analysis by Mirai finds that hotels that reduce disparities and improve pricing compared to OTAs almost automatically get more impressions, clicks and direct bookings. ... Read More

News / Online

Freed Group expands footprint in travel with acquisition of Connexus

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | February 3, 2023

Freed co-founder and CEO Abel Zhao says the acquisition will bring opportunities "spanning travel services, e-commerce, marketing services and brand loyalty programs..."... Read More

News / Online

Wave of class action lawsuits provide warning for travel brands

By Mitra Sorrells | February 2, 2023

Spirit and Jetblue airlines and Carnival Corporation are among the brands hit recently with class action lawsuits related to their use of session replay software.... Read More

Flight Centre Travel Group acquires Scott Dunn

News / Online

Flight Centre Travel Group to acquire Scott Dunn to tap luxury markets

By Kathryn Walson | February 2, 2023

Founded in 1986, Scott Dunn has 200 full-time employees, and its two main markets are the United Kingdom and the United States, with a small presence in Asia.... Read More

News / Startups

UnTours Foundation plans $10M investment for better tourism future

By Linda Fox | February 2, 2023

The foundation's partners include Expedia Group, TUI Care Foundation, Adventure Travel Trade Association, Flywire and B Tourism.... Read More

News / Online

Mondee gains foothold in Brazil with Orinter acquisition

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2023

Mondee, which went public via special purpose acquisition company in July 2022, sees Brazil as a "natural expansion opportunity."... Read More

News / Technology

Traveler well-being and the shift to purposeful business travel

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2023

Three years from the start of the pandemic, there is talk beyond safety to more of a focus on traveler well-being in terms of mental, physical and emotional health.... Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2023: New location, registration now open

By PhocusWire | February 1, 2023

Join us at Phocuswright Europe in a new location - Barcelona - to discuss the industry’s future and where we go from here. ... Read More

News / Online

Plusgrade acquires UpStay to expand ancillary revenue solutions

By Kathryn Walson | January 31, 2023

Founded in 2009, Montreal-based Plusgrade says it has more than 200 airline, hospitality, cruise, rail and financial services partners globally. ... Read More

News / Online

Bookaway Group to consolidate inventory in centralized transportation data hub

By Derek Catron | January 31, 2023

Bookaway says the new hub, known as Boost, will aggregate data from nearly 8,500 bus, ferry and train operators to enable partners to easily integrate additional transportation services. ... Read More

News / Online

Survey finds travel loyalty programs fall short of consumer expectations

By Kathryn Walson | January 31, 2023

The report, based on surveys conducted late last year, points to four key areas in which loyalty programs can improve: the booking experience, sustainability, personalization and payment technology.... Read More

News / Startups

Expedia Group kicks off startup accelerator focused on underserved travelers

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2023

Startups selected for the accelerator, announced in September 2022, will spend the next five months joining virtual workshops led by Expedia Group employees as well as some external partners.... Read More