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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

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With outdated transaction methods and high-risk credit card authorization forms having led the charge for years, hotels and guests are craving options that make secure,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

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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

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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

News / Startups

Hotel Equities implements Grazzy digital tipping across properties

By Linda Fox | July 11, 2023

The Grazzy platform enables guests to tip housekeeping, front desk and other hotel employees directly from mobile devices. Read More

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Holden out at Google Travel

By Mitra Sorrells | July 11, 2023

Google Travel is now being led by Rose Yao and Julie Farago, two longtime Google employees with product and engineering experience. Read More

Interview / Startups

Breeze - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 6, 2023

Breeze is a single app that travelers can use to manage flights, accommodations, ground transportation, experiences, global roaming, loyalty cards, trip photos and more. Read More