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.

Travelzoo extends Local Deals voucher program to Getaways
News / Online
Travelzoo extends Local Deals voucher program to Getaways
By Dennis Schaal | June 10, 2011
Travelzoo has extended his Groupon-like Local Deals voucher program from restaurants and museum tours to upscale resorts in North America and Europe.... Read More
How airlines use Twitter - May 2011 [infographic]
News / Online
How airlines use Twitter - May 2011 [infographic]
By Kevin May | June 10, 2011
AirAsia has swung into second place as the global airline on the receiving end of the most messages from Twitter, although is still far behind leader Delta.... Read More
Top travel websites in Brazil - June 4 2011
News / Online
Top travel websites in Brazil - June 4 2011
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending June 4 2011.... Read More
Five nasty surprises for folk entering the tour and activity sector
News / Online
Five nasty surprises for folk entering the tour and activity sector
By Alex Bainbridge | June 10, 2011
There are three very different types of people that join the so-called hot sector of the industry at the moment: tours and activities.... Read More
How to create both a channel and website social media strategy in travel
News / Online
How to create both a channel and website social media strategy in travel
By Viewpoints | June 10, 2011
We know we NEED to get involved with social media - but a common theme for many in the travel industry is that they are unclear how to do it effectively and comprehensively.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - HipDealz
News / Online
TLabs Showcase - HipDealz
By Kevin May | June 10, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based local travel product platform HipDealz.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - June 4 2011
News / Online
Top travel websites in Australia - June 4 2011
By PhocusWire | June 9, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending June 4 2011.... Read More
Priceline adds email alerts for hotel winning bids
News / Online
Priceline adds email alerts for hotel winning bids
By Dennis Schaal | June 9, 2011
Looking to boost its Name Your Own Price business and revenue for participating hotels, Priceline added email alerts for winning hotel bids.... Read More
Behold the hotel room of the future, includes virtual hanky panky
News / Online
Behold the hotel room of the future, includes virtual hanky panky
By Kevin May | June 9, 2011
UK-based budget accommodation chain Travelodge recently commissioned futurologist Ian Pearson to predict what guests would be likely experience in hotel rooms in 2030.... Read More
Top travel websites in Canada - June 4 2011
News / Online
Top travel websites in Canada - June 4 2011
By PhocusWire | June 9, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending June 4 2011.... Read More
Delta Air Lines reverses course after US soldiers post video about bag fees
By Dennis Schaal | June 9, 2011
Delta Air Lines increased its free-checked bag allotment from three to four for U.S. military flying on orders after two soldiers returning from Afghanistan posted a video on YouTube a day earlier complaining about the fees.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - LocalCrowd
News / Online
TLabs Showcase - LocalCrowd
By Kevin May | June 9, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Holland-based destination advice platform powered by residents, LocalCrowd.... Read More
Half of travellers using mobile for planning in destinations despite roaming fees
News / Online
Half of travellers using mobile for planning in destinations despite roaming fees
By Kevin May | June 9, 2011
Despite frustration about overseas roaming charges for mobiles, 45% of travellers are still using their devices to plan and research trips when in-resort.... Read More
Room 77 gets $10.5M round from ITA Software funders
By Dennis Schaal | June 9, 2011
The view from Room 77 just turned brighter with the securing of a $10.5 million series B funding round led by General Catalyst Partners.... Read More
Top travel websites in France - June 4 2011
News / Online
Top travel websites in France - June 4 2011
By PhocusWire | June 9, 2011
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending June 4 2011.... Read More