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Hostelworld ends 2021 with uptick in financial performance
News / Online
Hostelworld ends 2021 with uptick in financial performance
By Kevin May | March 31, 2022
Net revenue during 2021 increased by 10% to €17 million, up from €15 million in the pandemic-hit 2020. Read More
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News / Startups
Little change in diversity for director roles of private companies
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2022
Women hold 14% of board seats of the most heavily funded private companies, compared to 11% in 2020. Read More
Online travel giants ramped up marketing spend in 2021
News / Online
Online travel giants ramped up marketing spend in 2021
By Kevin May | March 30, 2022
The amounts being splashed out on various forms of advertising activity are not at the same levels of 2019, understandably, but the tried and trusted methods are back in vogue. Read More
Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul
News / Startups
Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul
By Jill Menze | March 30, 2022
Uplifting secured the funds after its co-founder sent a message to an investor from Calm Company Fund. Read More
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
News / Online
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022
Funding into startups focused on NFTs across all sectors multiplied almost 40 fold from 2020 to 2021. Read More
Are online travel companies moving too slowly on sustainability?
News / Online
Are online travel companies moving too slowly on sustainability?
By Kevin May | March 28, 2022
Some might suggest that the power such companies have (any brand that can spend millions of dollars on marketing should be considered to have some considerable influence on consumers) is yet to be fully... Read More
Five trends driving spring travel
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Five trends driving spring travel
By Google | March 28, 2022
The latest in a four-part series from Google focuses on changing traveler demand and how to be ready for what’s next. Read More
Corporate travel may hold key to moving the needle on sustainability
News / Technology
Corporate travel may hold key to moving the needle on sustainability
By Mitra Sorrells | March 25, 2022
An important question is what will be the impetus for real change – not just in the form of offsetting carbon but in actually reducing the carbon footprint of travel? Read More
Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021
News / Online
Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021
By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022
According to a report from Apptopia, Hopper grew 494% in 2021, overtaking Airbnb as the leader in market share by monthly active users. Read More
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News / Online
Trip.com Group's overseas brands rebound as China remains closed
By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022
Executive chairman James Liang says the company will emerge stronger from the pandemic. Read More
Lastminute.com Group ends 2021 with 10% boost to revenue
News / Online
Lastminute.com Group ends 2021 with 10% boost to revenue
By Kevin May | March 24, 2022
The online travel agency and metasearch brand says revenues and margins are coming close to pre-pandemic levels. Read More
Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology
Opinion / Distribution
Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology
By Pedro Camara and Manuel Hilty | March 23, 2022
The travel industry thrives on a need to find flexible sourcing models and technology to help solve the many challenges of supply chains. Read More
Snaptrip adds to U.K. accommodation portfolio with Independent Cottages acquisition
News / Online
Snaptrip adds to U.K. accommodation portfolio with Independent Cottages acquisition
By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022
Snaptrip Group says it is buying Independent Cottages for a “seven-figure fee.” Read More
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News / Online
Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger
By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022
A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip. Read More
Priceline creates hotel booking engine for Royal Caribbean
News / Online
Priceline creates hotel booking engine for Royal Caribbean
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | March 18, 2022
Intended to provide travelers and travel advisors an easier way to book pre- or post-cruise lodging, the platform promises exclusive rates at hotels located near Royal Caribbean departure and arrival... Read More
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