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News / Online

What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2022

According to a new report from Omio, travelers are opting for more sustainable modes of travel and staying closer to home. Read More

News / Startups

Holidu scores €100M to expand in existing markets

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2022

The Series E investment was led by 83North, with Northzone, HV Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Commonfund Capital and existing investors also participating. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why airlines need to understand anonymous users

By Andy Owen Jones - BD4 | October 17, 2022

Connecting on a personal level with users you don’t know is an opportunity for business growth. Read More

News / Technology

Google adds new tools to help tours and attractions operators target customers

By Kathryn Walson | October 11, 2022

Google Maps now displays ticket prices for attractions to help people quickly compare prices across different partners. Read More

News / Distribution

Google to phase out Book on Google for flights

By Jill Menze | September 1, 2022

The decision comes after Google shuttered its Book on Google option for hotels earlier this year. Read More

News / Online

Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2022

Google has drawn criticism for changing how it calculates the environmental impact of flights. 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

Google's three best practices to capture travel demand

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

As travel-related searches increase, Google offers tips on how brands can use data to drive bookings. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Google on the motivations, expectations of leisure travelers

By PhocusWire | July 29, 2022

Google shares a preview of findings from its upcoming "Expectations of the Evolving Traveler" report. Read More

News / Online

Digital regulation gets go-ahead in Europe

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2022

Travel companies see a more level playing field and innovation coming out of the European Commission's Digital Markets Act. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022

HalalBooking helps halal-conscious families find hotels that meet their specific needs. Read More

News / Online

Key developments in China’s online travel market

By Phocuswright Research | July 11, 2022

While many are eager to return to travel, the China market is not anticipated to return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024. Read More

News / Online

Tripscout raises $14M, launches hotel booking through Instagram

By Mitra Sorrells | June 2, 2022

Tripscout is creating a private hotel booking platform that offers rates the company says are typically 25% to 75% below public hotel booking sites. Read More