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.

Removing complexity in tours and activities
News / Distribution
Removing complexity in tours and activities
By PhocusWire | July 25, 2022
TourRadar and TUI discuss the fragmentation and complexities of the tours segment at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More
Consumers willing to pay more for inclusive travel choices
News / Online
Consumers willing to pay more for inclusive travel choices
By Jill Menze | July 25, 2022
According to a new study, seven in 10 consumers are willing to pay more for a destination, lodging or transportation option that is more inclusive to all types of travelers. Read More
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News / Distribution
My Method... How RemoteDream used Impala to fast forward its launch
By Joeri Nanov - RemoteDream | July 22, 2022
RemoteDream curates properties targeting digital nomads with the help of Impala's API. Read More
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News / Online
Wego boss talks Middle East opportunity, market characteristics
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2022
Wego's Ross Veitch discusses integrating new companies, its customer acquisition strategy and more. Read More
Travel brands expand TikTok presence to reach new audiences
News / Online
Travel brands expand TikTok presence to reach new audiences
By Kathryn Walson | July 21, 2022
Travel providers including Booking.com, Kayak and Carnival Cruise Line outline their TikTok strategies. Read More
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News / Online
The tech innovations powering Asia’s travel market
By PhocusWire | July 20, 2022
A panel discussion at Phocuswright Europe covered how travel providers in Asia are leading on tech innovation and adoption. Read More
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News / Startups
Gordian Software raises $25M as revenue more than triples in six months
By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2022
Founded in 2017, Gordian Software provides an API that enables companies including Hopper and Trip.com to sell ancillaries for the airlines available on their sites.   Read More
Cleartrip confirms data breach of internal systems
News / Online
Cleartrip confirms data breach of internal systems
By Jill Menze | July 19, 2022
The Indian OTA says it is “currently investigating the matter along with a leading external forensics partner.” Read More
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From Our Partners / Startups
VIDEO: ConnexPay on increasing efficiency and profit in travel payments
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2022
On the heels of its fifth anniversary, ConnexPay is going after international expansion, starting in Europe. Read More
VIDEO: Travel Ledger - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Travel Ledger - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
By PhocusWire | July 15, 2022
Travel Ledger is a billing and settlement platform for easy payments between travel buyers and suppliers. Read More
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News / Online
Banks look to travel to boost customer loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | July 15, 2022
Capital One, American Express and Revolut are among the banks partnering with travel brands. Read More
KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia
News / Startups
KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Taiwanese experiences platform KKday plans to "double down" on current initiatives including partnering with its merchants and OTAs to digitize their businesses. Read More
Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
News / Online
Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022
Netherlands-based online travel agency VakantieDiscounter provides holiday package deals and is part of Otravo. Read More
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News / Online
Vrbo outranks other OTAs as most downloaded travel app
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Vrbo had 10 million downloads in the first half of 2022 – the same amount it had in all of 2021. Read More
Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
News / Online
Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2022
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Ariane Gorin says the "sky's the limit" in what's possible with Expedia Group's  technology. Read More
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