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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 / Startups

Borrow A Boat beats target, raises £1M in 24 hours

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2022

The U.K-based company has raised funding through crowd campaigns in the past landing more than £1 million late last year. Read More

News / Online

Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern talks localization, startup culture and leadership skills

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | May 31, 2022

Omri Morgenshtern talks to WebinTravel's Yeoh Siew Hoon about stepping into the CEO shoes and current trends in Asia. Read More

News / Online

Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal

By Linda Fox | May 26, 2022

The Australian carrier wants to boost its leisure offering to loyalty program members through the acquisition. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022

The OTA reported a full-year loss of $30 million for the year ending March 31, 2022, compared to $68 million for 2021. Read More

News / Startups

Chain4Travel lands £3.6M in funding for blockchain platform

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022

The Switzerland-based company was launched by former Peakwork and Hotelplan executives. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb is shutting its China business

By Jill Menze | May 24, 2022

Airbnb will remove its Chinese listings this summer due to "costly and complex" operations. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2022: Checking in with short-term rentals

By PhocusWire | May 24, 2022

Executives from Europe’s short-term rental companies will discuss the evolving landscape of alternative lodging. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

Q&A: The growth potential of Central and Eastern Europe’s tourism sector

By Szallas Group | May 23, 2022

Szallas Group, a leading domestic online travel agency in Central and Eastern Europe, recently published its comprehensive report about the region's tourism. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality

By PhocusWire | May 20, 2022

Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook. Read More

News / Online

Despegar posts second quarter of profitability as demand recovers

By Jill Menze | May 19, 2022

The Latin American online travel company reports adjusted EBITDA of $12.3 million for the period ending March 31, 2022. Read More

Event / Technology

WNS webinar April 2023 event listing

May 19 2022

PhocusWire is joined by executives from WNS in this webinar to discuss how travel brands and operators can rethink, reimagine, and reform the travel ecosystem in this new normal. On Demand