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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Basubu is a marketplace for wellness travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2022

Basubu launched in September 2021 after its founders say they noticed increased demand for travel built around wellness experiences, such as yoga, meditation, painting, cooking, hiking and more. Read More

Opinion / Online

A tactical approach to a cookieless travel campaign

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | June 7, 2022

By collecting the right first-party data and using it alongside the right tools and tactics, hotel marketers can deliver relevant, third-party cookie-free ads that boost direct bookings. Read More

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News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight

By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022

Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2022: How intermediaries are mastering the middle

By PhocusWire | June 3, 2022

A panel at Phocuswright Europe will discuss the opportunities and challenges for intermediaries in Europe. Read More

News / Online

Tripscout raises $14M, launches hotel booking through Instagram

By Mitra Sorrells | June 2, 2022

Tripscout is creating a private hotel booking platform that offers rates the company says are typically 25% to 75% below public hotel booking sites. Read More