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 / Technology

Guesty grabs $170M as demand for property management software rises

By Jill Menze | August 16, 2022

Since its $50 million Series D round last year, Guesty says it has tripled its valuation and doubled its revenues. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Show, don't tell: How airlines can meet flight shoppers' needs

By Ellen Lee - ATPCO | August 16, 2022

Modern merchandising strategies are essential for airlines looking to increase conversions and create a positive customer experience. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group on its European ambitions

By PhocusWire | August 16, 2022

Andy Washington, Trip.com Group general manager for Europe, discusses how data will help the OTA become a market leader. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: WayAway sees demand for cash-back membership program amid high inflation

By Kathryn Walson | August 15, 2022

WayAway is a price-comparison app that offers a paid-membership plan for consumers to get cash back on travel deals. Read More

News / Online

Agoda’s Tim Hughes on preparing for the coming travel boom

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2022

"We don’t want to be at the starting line of the COVID travel boom standing still, we want to be racing," says Agoda's vice president of corporate development. Read More

News / Online

The big opportunity for short-term rentals

By PhocusWire | August 12, 2022

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Awaze and HomeToGo outlined what they see as the biggest opportunities in short-term rentals. Read More

News / Online

Rod Cuthbert on why he’s “super positive” about travel

By PhocusWire | August 12, 2022

Travel industry veteran Rod Cuthbert discusses the ample opportunity for travel brands as well as the state of Viator and Google. Read More

News / Online

Earnings roundup: TUI Group, IHG, Hostelworld

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2022

TUI Group, IHG and Hostelworld all reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2022. Read More

News / Online

Sonder recovers revenue, hits record RevPAR in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 10, 2022

Sonder reported revenue of $121 million in Q2 2022, up 157% year-on-year and fueled by RevPAR growth. Read More

News / Startups

Ex-Booking execs build new “connected trip” solution

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

NeoKe uses decentralized, self-sovereign ID to remove friction from the travel experience and improve conversions for suppliers. Read More

News / Online

Trivago touts strong second quarter but prepares for slowdown ahead

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

In the three months ended June 30, total revenue at Trivago rose by €49.3 million, or 52%, compared to the same period in 2021. Read More

News / Online

ShareTrip gets $500K infusion to digitize Bangladesh travel sector

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

Founded in 2014, ShareTrip points to an "immense opportunity" to digitize Bangladesh's tech sector. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group posts highest ever Q2 revenue and profit

By Mitra Sorrells | August 4, 2022

Expedia Group revenue in Q2 was $3.2 billion - up 1% compared to Q2 2019 - and adjusted EBITDA came in at $648 million, up 14% versus the second quarter of 2019. Read More