The purchase price will be split between $1.4 billion in cash and $1.7 billion in convertible notes, Uber said when confirming the acquisition this week.... Read More

Google is adding vacation rental listings from the likes of Expedia Group and TripAdvisor to its Hotel Search platform.... Read More

The investment in the Germany-based company comes just over a year after its Series B round from the same backers.... Read More

The corporate travel management platform will use the Series C funding to double its headcount and further develop its technology.... Read More

With a string of acquisitions under its belt, one of Europe's biggest travel brands in the tours and activities sector has a lot going on.... Read More

According to a survey from CellPoint Mobile, ground transit operators in the United States are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for a seamless, mobile-first transportation experience.... Read More

The use of terms like "soft skills" in business is a disservice to all in online travel, particularly to women. Here's why it's time to redefine the skill set.... Read More

OTA Insight's Annual Hotel Parity Review shows independent hotels and local chains are more likely to suffer losses from rate parity issues.... Read More

Lufthansa Innovation Hub unveils RYDES mobility application, rewarding consumers for public transport trips as well as intercity services.... Read More

Macro trends in tours and activities have created challenges and opportunities for those at the sharp end of the industry: those that provide a tour or activity and operators of attractions.... Read More

In the final part of our series on ground transportation, we look at the development of rail technology and distribution.... Read More

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Costa Crociere chief strategy and digital officer Norbert Stiekema.... Read More

Second-guessing consumer behavior, especially when it comes to the introduction of new technology, is often fraught with problems.... Read More

Travelport will form a joint venture with Japan Airlines to take over the running of the former global distribution system known as Axess.... Read More

Similar to other industries, there is a need for evolution by both traditional car rental companies and rideshare services to stay competitive.... Read More