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.

VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel
By PhocusWire | November 22, 2021
This session at The Phocuswright Conference is an uncomfortable listen for any brand or executive who knows they could and should be doing better around sustainability. Read More
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News / Online
OTA Insight raises $80M Series B funding for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2021
The company currently serves more than 55,000 properties in 185 countries and says it will use the funding for product innovation and global expansion. Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: Hopper on fintech and the huge opportunity in travel
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2021
During a session at the Phocuswright Conference 2021 this week, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde discussed the size of the opportunity he sees in fintech. Read More
Prime subscription service boosts eDreams Odigeo in Q2 2021
News / Online
Prime subscription service boosts eDreams Odigeo in Q2 2021
By Jill Menze | November 18, 2021
The European online travel company says its subscription service, Prime, has expanded with more than half a million new subscribers. Read More
Despegar narrows adjusted EBITDA loss in Q3 2021
News / Online
Despegar narrows adjusted EBITDA loss in Q3 2021
By Jill Menze | November 18, 2021
Despegar ended the third quarter of 2021 with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $10.3 million, its highest adjusted EBITDA figure since the pandemic-affected second quarter of 2020. Read More
VIDEO: SPACs and the future of travel investing
News / Startups
VIDEO: SPACs and the future of travel investing
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2021
During a session at the Phocuswright Conference 2021 this week, a session on SPACs put the spotlight on the benefits and pitfalls of using the mechanism to go public. Read More
What will Tripadvisor's new CEO have to deliver?
Opinion / Online
What will Tripadvisor's new CEO have to deliver?
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 16, 2021
Now that Kaufer has announced his retirement, Tripadvisor must look forward and hire a replacement to take the company through this next era of the web. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Cabana
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Cabana
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Cabana offers a new experience for travelers: luxury comfort and the freedom of mobility. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Femmebnb
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Femmebnb
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Femmebnb provides an end-to-end travel solution to alleviate safety issues associated with women travel. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Frontdesk
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Frontdesk
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
 Frontdesk is the next generation of hospitality, providing short-term rental guests the best experiences of a hotel stay, including contactless check-in, consistency and safety.  Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Gordian Software
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Gordian Software enables online travel agencies, travel management companies, airlines and other travel companies to sell air-related ancillaries. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Local Purse
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Local Purse
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Local Purse is an award-winning web platform which supports travel guides, local artisans and cultural vendors by using live video shopping technology to host travelers around the world virtually. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: ReTravel Technologies
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: ReTravel Technologies
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
ReTravel is an autonomous cross-selling technology designed to maximize traveler’s value. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Road.Travel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Road.Travel
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Road.Travel is a digital platform of curated routes, connecting travellers to tourism destinations. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Travala
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Travala
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Travala is the leading cryptocurrency-friendly travel booking service, including an online travel agency brand and now a luxury travel agency service, Concierge.io. Read More
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