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.

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Frontdesk
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Vacayou
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Hot 25 Startups 2022: Vacayou
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Vacayou is building the most comprehensive content and booking platform exclusively for wellness and active travel. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Wheel The World
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Hot 25 Startups 2022: Wheel The World
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Wheel the World is a platform making the world accessible for travelers with disabilities. Read More
Booking Holdings to acquire Getaroom for $1.2B
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Booking Holdings to acquire Getaroom for $1.2B
By Jill Menze | November 12, 2021
The B2B hotel room distributor will roll into Booking Holdings’ Priceline brand to form a new strategic partnerships business unit. Read More
Lastminute.com Group credits package trips for revenue boost
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Lastminute.com Group credits package trips for revenue boost
By Kevin May | November 12, 2021
CEO Andrea Bertoli says he expects a return to normality for leisure travel demand during the course of 2022. Read More
How lodging businesses can boost technology use to remain competitive
Opinion / Technology
How lodging businesses can boost technology use to remain competitive
By Adam Harris - Cloudbeds | November 12, 2021
The smartest hotel owners and operators will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with new digital strategies that will prepare their businesses for the future. Read More
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VIDEO: Trip.com Group on recovery investment strategies
By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2021
In an interview during WiT Experience Singapore 2021, Trip.com Group co-founder and executive chairman James Liang says the company is ready to return to a growth mindset. Read More
Collaboration: how we can overcome barriers to NDC's success
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Collaboration: how we can overcome barriers to NDC's success
By Angel Gallego - Amadeus | November 12, 2021
Now is the time to get on board and collaborate towards a shared vision to unlock these opportunities in digital travel retailing. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for accommodation executives
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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for accommodation executives
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2021
A panel this year, focusing on accommodation, features Noah Brodsky (Travel+Leisure Group), Vered Raviv Schwarz (Guesty), Sam Shank (HotelTonight and Airbnb) and Chris Silcock (Hilton). Read More
Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
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Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021
A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More