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How online travel agencies plan to win and retain customers

By Phocuswright Research | August 8, 2023

Mobile has become one of the biggest strategic focus areas for online travel agencies, as they look drive more direct customer interaction to reduce their marketing spend and their reliance on Google. Read More

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Airbnb accelerates supply growth, looks to expand beyond core service

By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2023

Airbnb saw its revenue reach $2.5 billion in the second quarter of this year - with more than 115 million nights and experiences booked on the platform. Read More

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Expedia Group sees cause for optimism in record Q2 earnings

By Derek Catron | August 3, 2023

While revenues slowed and fell below analysts’ estimates, CEO Peter Kern saw promise in Expedia Group’s plans for the rest of the year. Read More

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Viator accounted for nearly half of Tripadvisor’s revenue in Q2

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2023

Viator's revenue was up 59% in Q2 this year compared with 2022 and is now nearly on par with revenue from the Tripadvisor Core segment, which includes its flagship metasearch. Read More

News / Technology

Airalo lands $60M, plans eSIM product for businesses

By Linda Fox | August 1, 2023

The round, which brings Airalo's total funding to $67.3 including $5.4 million in late 2021, was led by e& Capital, the investment arm of technology specialist e&. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Landng offers bookable travel itineraries from content creators

By Mitra Sorrells | July 31, 2023

Landng provides a database of customizable itineraries to help users discover, share and activate travel plans curated by a community of creators, travelers and brands. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Revolutionize your hotel transactions with modern payment links

By Haley Crawford - Selfbook | July 31, 2023

With outdated transaction methods and high-risk credit card authorization forms having led the charge for years, hotels and guests are craving options that make secure, simple and flexible payments... Read More

Interview / Startups

Uptrip - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 25, 2023

Uptrip rewards travelers every time they fly with digital trading cards that provide perks such as free Wi-Fi or lounge access. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Report: Travelers vs. tech - Fostering a traveler-centric approach to innovation

By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | July 25, 2023

This white paper, produced by PhocusWire and Allianz Partners, provides a traveler-centric review of three key trends impacting travel: ChatGPT/AI travel assistants, fintech and the future of travel... Read More

News / Online

How Chinese OTAs turned around 3 years of COVID isolation

By Gary Bowerman - Phocuswright | July 24, 2023

Phocuswright analyst Gary Bowerman explores the strategies Chinese OTAs have taken to remain competitive over the last few years. Read More

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Hotel bookings via mobile device continue to edge north

By Linda Fox | July 21, 2023

Affilired has been charting the rise in hotel bookings via mobile in recent years and reported a marked increase in the first quarter of 2023. Read More

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Name-your-price rideshare company InDrive launches in U.S.

By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2023

InDrive operates in 48 countries and uses a bid-based business model: riders input pickup and drop-off locations and propose a fee and then drivers can either accept or counter-offer. Read More

News / Technology

Tripadvisor integrates OpenAI for travel planning

By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2023

Tripadvisor's new tool leverages the platform's more than one billion user-generated reviews and opinions to generate personalized itineraries using OpenAI's technology. Read More

News / Technology

Checkfront and Rezdy merge in significant tech deal in tours, activities and attractions

By Stephen Joyce and Janelle Visser - Arival | July 18, 2023

CEOs Jason Morehouse and Chris Atkin share the details of the recent deal, which brings two in-destination experience sector booking system providers together under one company. Read More