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.

Trip.com Group revenue remains steady, air ticket bookings rise in Q1 2022
News / Online
Trip.com Group revenue remains steady, air ticket bookings rise in Q1 2022
By Jill Menze | June 28, 2022
The COVID-19 resurgence in China impacted Trip.com Group’s operations for the first quarter of 2022, with net revenue remaining flat year-over-year. Read More
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News / Startups
Journee lands £1.75M for mystery trip service
By Linda Fox | June 28, 2022
Founded in 2019, Journee matches travelers with "mystery" trips by collecting their preferences around budget, dates, location and experiences. Read More
Return of direct bookings leads to greater ownership
Opinion / Technology
Return of direct bookings leads to greater ownership
By Eric Pace - Dtravel | June 24, 2022
Direct bookings align with the consumer demands that are driving the shift to web3. Read More
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News / Online
BD4 and NetMatch partnership drives personalization for travel companies
By Linda Fox | June 24, 2022
Neckermann in Belgium is using the technology and has seen increased conversions and spend. Read More
Booking.com on mobile app usage, consumer trends
News / Online
Booking.com on mobile app usage, consumer trends
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Booking.com's Arjan Dijk about shifting consumer habits and providing a contextual experience. Read More
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News / Online
Kiwi.com raises €100M to build on innovation
By Kathryn Walson | June 22, 2022
Kiwi plans to use the convertible bond funding to boost its customer experience and product innovation.    Read More
Travel experience remains challenging for LGBTQ+ consumers
News / Online
Travel experience remains challenging for LGBTQ+ consumers
By Jill Menze | June 17, 2022
According to a new Booking.com study, travelers want more tailored recommendations from travel brands. Read More
Mondee talks SPACs, gig economy and Gen Z
News / Distribution
Mondee talks SPACs, gig economy and Gen Z
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Mondee's CEO and COO about its imminent public debut and vision for the company. Read More
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News / Online
Holisto latest to seek public listing via SPAC
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022
The business combination values Holisto at $405 million with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. Read More
Airbnb adds new safety feature for solo travelers
News / Online
Airbnb adds new safety feature for solo travelers
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022
Airbnb will automatically activate a special in-app experience when a solo guest books a private or shared room. Read More
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From Our Partners / Distribution
How to execute a commercial strategy, break down silos and increase efficiency with the new Overview
By Nadine Böttcher - OTA Insight | June 13, 2022
OTA Insight's new platform puts a hotel's key metrics in one place. Read More
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News / Technology
Cyberattacks up for travel companies, consumers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 9, 2022
 As more consumers return to travel, cyber criminals are also upping their activity.   Read More
Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3
News / Technology
Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022
Travel marketers are keen to explore technologies such as the metaverse, AI and NFTs. Read More
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News / Online
Travel advertisers ramp up spend as demand recovers
By Jill Menze | June 9, 2022
According to a new report, travel ad spend in the U.S. has already reached nearly $623 million in 2022. Read More
Business travel programs fail to consider LGBTQ+ travelers
News / Distribution
Business travel programs fail to consider LGBTQ+ travelers
By Linda Fox | June 8, 2022
A poll by the Business Travel Show Europe reveals LGBTQ+ travelers are the least well provided for in travel programs. Read More