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 / Online

Despegar posts second quarter of profitability as demand recovers

By Jill Menze | May 19, 2022

The Latin American online travel company reports adjusted EBITDA of $12.3 million for the period ending March 31, 2022. Read More

Event / Technology

WNS webinar April 2023 event listing

May 19 2022

PhocusWire is joined by executives from WNS in this webinar to discuss how travel brands and operators can rethink, reimagine, and reform the travel ecosystem in this new normal. On Demand

Opinion / Online

Why do travel providers miss the mark on personalization?

By Cara Whitehill - Unlock Advisors | May 19, 2022

Travel providers have the data and the tools to truly personalize offers - and yet, they don't. Read More

News / Technology

Travel fintech momentum builds as industry looks to boost revenue

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022

Travel companies plan to equal or increase investment in fintech products and services this year. Read More

News / Distribution

Europe’s short-term rental segment on track for steady growth

By Phocuswright Research | May 16, 2022

Phocuswright's report explores changes in the short-term rental landscape from both consumer and business perspectives. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia Group on “deconstructing” online travel

By Jill Menze | May 13, 2022

The online travel giant’s Open World platform is designed for partners of all sizes to take advantage of Expedia Group’s technology. Read More

News / Startups

Faye collects $8M in funding for its travel insurance app

By Jill Menze | May 11, 2022

Built amid the pandemic and launched earlier this year, Faye allows travelers to file claims and receive reimbursement via its app. Read More

News / Online

Travel booking windows increasing as consumers look ahead

By Linda Fox | May 11, 2022

The seven-day booking window trend seen in the pandemic is declining across EMEA and the Americas. Read More

News / Online

Inside Expedia Group's new unified loyalty program

By Jill Menze | May 9, 2022

Called One Key, the program will allow loyalty members to earn and burn points across all of Expedia Group’s brands. Read More

News / Distribution

Despegar to acquire Brazilian OTA Viajanet

By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2022

This marks the third acquisition of a Brazil-based company for Despegar, which operates as Decolar in the Brazil market. Read More

News / Online

Conversion rates up, abandoned carts down as travel recovers

By Linda Fox | May 6, 2022

Terms such as "revenge travel" and "pent-up demand" are being thrown about as the travel industry recovers. Research from Quantum Metric builds out a picture of what's going on. Read More

Interview / Online

Listening to travel brands, a deafening silence on sustainability

By Kevin May | May 6, 2022

Much needs to change in the minds of executives in this industry and in the banking community, alongside the decisions being made by consumers. Simply providing information to influence consumer choice... Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus pockets highest revenue quarter in two years

By Kevin May | May 6, 2022

The Spain-based distribution and technology giant is still suffering from the impact of the coronavirus, with the quarter's revenue pegging at 65% of the same metric in Q1 2019. Read More

News / Technology

ALERTS: New deals, products, partnerships and hires in digital travel

By PhocusWire | May 6, 2022

The backbone of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry is powered by technology and digital services. Here we capture new deals and partnerships, product launches and important hires all in one... Read More