Packaging

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the packaging and package travel sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

News / Online

Intrepid Travel acquires Australian tour operator Joob

By Kathryn Walson | September 13, 2022

Australia-based Intrepid Travel says the acquisition will bolster the growth of its DMC in Australia, which was created in 2021. Read More

News / Online

Multi-day packaged tours specialist Exoticca snags €20M for growth in North America, Latin America

By Jill Menze | September 12, 2022

The financing brings the Barcelona-based company’s total funding to €66 million. Read More

News / Startups

TripAdd acquires AI-powered chatbot solution Eddy Travels

By Kathryn Walson | September 8, 2022

Ancillary travel product marketplace TripAdd plans to grow revenue with the B2B Eddy chatbot service. 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

Travel startup Fora wants to reinvent the travel agent

By Jill Menze | August 11, 2022

Tech-powered travel agency Fora, which just raised $13.5 million, provides resources to anyone looking for a career as a travel advisor. Read More

News / Online

Travel sector most likely to see subscription growth

By Jill Menze | August 9, 2022

Among subscription sectors, travel is the most likely to see subscription growth from both existing and new members over the next 12 months. Read More

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

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

News / Distribution

Attribute-based shopping boosts value for hotel guests

By Kathryn Walson | June 29, 2022

Attribute-based shopping is likely to increase traveler value, certainty and satisfaction among hotel guests, a new survey shows. Read More

News / Startups

Journee lands £1.75M for mystery trip service

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2022

Founded in 2019, Journee matches travelers with "mystery" trips by collecting their preferences around budget, dates, location and experiences. Read More

News / Online

JetBlue's trip booking platform adds Peek, Vacasa inventory

By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022

JetBlue's trip booking platform Paisly now includes activities inventory from Peek and vacation rentals from Vacasa. Read More

News / Technology

Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022

Travel marketers are keen to explore technologies such as the metaverse, AI and NFTs. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Basubu is a marketplace for wellness travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2022

Basubu launched in September 2021 after its founders say they noticed increased demand for travel built around wellness experiences, such as yoga, meditation, painting, cooking, hiking and more. 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 / Distribution

Sabre acquires Nuvola to enrich hospitality retailing solutions

By Jill Menze | May 9, 2022

With Nuvola, Sabre aims to tackle the on-property fulfillment challenges that arise for hoteliers offering a wide range of ancillaries and attributes. Read More

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