Online Travel Agency

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of online travel agencies, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

News / Startups

Ex-Booking execs build new “connected trip” solution

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

NeoKe uses decentralized, self-sovereign ID to remove friction from the travel experience and improve conversions for suppliers. Read More

News / Online

Trivago touts strong second quarter but prepares for slowdown ahead

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

In the three months ended June 30, total revenue at Trivago rose by €49.3 million, or 52%, compared to the same period in 2021. Read More

News / Online

ShareTrip gets $500K infusion to digitize Bangladesh travel sector

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

Founded in 2014, ShareTrip points to an "immense opportunity" to digitize Bangladesh's tech sector. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group posts highest ever Q2 revenue and profit

By Mitra Sorrells | August 4, 2022

Expedia Group revenue in Q2 was $3.2 billion - up 1% compared to Q2 2019 - and adjusted EBITDA came in at $648 million, up 14% versus the second quarter of 2019. Read More

News / Online

Boatsetter sails away with $38M for rental marketplace

By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022

Launched in 2014, Boatsetter's marketplace connects boat owners and licensed captains to renters. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 3, 2022

Revenues for Q2 2022 were up 99% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, while room nights booked surpassed 2019 levels. Read More

News / Online

Video: Middle East OTA Rehlat on staying lean while growing

By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2022

Rehlat founder and CEO discusses the online travel agency's growth and how its self-service tools are enabling it to stay lean. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre on “long-term upward trajectory” as bookings recover

By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022

Sabre revenue was $658 million for the second quarter of 2022, driven in part by an increase in global air, hotel and other travel bookings. Read More

News / Online

Egencia and Tripactions on business travel evolution

By PhocusWire | August 2, 2022

Egencia and TripActions executives discuss improving the traveler experience and the evolving role of travel managers at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More

News / Online

Google's three best practices to capture travel demand

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

As travel-related searches increase, Google offers tips on how brands can use data to drive bookings. Read More

News / Online

Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka

By WiT | August 2, 2022

Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Govy aims to capitalize on demand for weekend getaways

By Kathryn Walson | August 1, 2022

Govy designs each trip package and "pushes" it to consumers through a visual feed similar to a social media platform. Read More

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News / Online

How new short-term rental marketplaces are wooing investors

By Jill Menze | August 1, 2022

Triangle Luxury, Here and Nectar are three short-term rental marketplaces designed to simplify the investing process and lower barriers to entry. Read More

News / Technology

Travel is back - and so are the hackers

By Robert Kusters - PerimeterX | July 29, 2022

An uptick in nefarious activity is exposing new avenues for scammers to carry out attacks - but travel and hospitality companies can be proactive. Read More