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4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023

By Derek Catron | June 21, 2023

Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Overlap helps travelers track friends made along the way

By Derek Catron | June 20, 2023

With personalized recommendations, location-based alerts and features that allow users to track and log their travels, Overlap is a comprehensive and user-friendly tool that helps travelers stay... Read More

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Misterb&b adds in-app social network for LGBTQ+ travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2023

The LGBTQ+-centric travel accommodation and experience booking platform’s new social network is intended to help users meet one another and also meet locals in destinations they are visiting. Read More

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Atly plots mapping platform updates with $18M investment

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2023

Investment in the Israel-based company has come from Target Global, Tal Ventures and FKA Brands. Read More

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Influencers and social commerce in travel

By Robert Cole - Phocuswright | March 17, 2023

An in-depth Phocuswright report looks at how social marketing has evolved, how consumers interact with brands and nuanced differences for travel. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Tripshifu connects experienced travelers with those seeking advice

By Kathryn Walson | September 26, 2022

The co-founders realized that people have the best travel experiences when they take recommendations from people in their social circle. Read More

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Singapore hospitality company opens hotel in metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2022

Beginning May 5 users can “step inside” the hotel - M Social Decentraland - with their avatars to explore the property. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Gary Morrison of Hostelworld

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2022

Gary Morrison became CEO of Hostelworld in late 2018, joining from Expedia where he was head of retail. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Cray is a social-selling video app for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2022

Founded in June 2021, Cray pays a commission to video creators when a booking is made through their content. Read More

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OYO, Hopper bet on gamification to drive user retention

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2022

OYO and Hopper are leading the way but expect to see more brands using both game theory and actual games in their mobile apps. Read More

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Hosco cooks up a €3.4M round for hospitality network

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022

The hospitality recruitment platform is planning further expansion following the latest injection of capital. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Travogram lets travelers book, share and monetize trips

By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2022

Travogram provides itineraries and tips from travelers that are linked with booking options. Read More

News / Technology

South Korea’s Yanolja looks to Tesla to expand hospitality market

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | January 26, 2022

By digitizing and connecting spaces and testing NFT and metaverse technologies, Yanolja wants to expand the travel and hospitality market to $3,000 billion. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Buzzwords “metaverse” and “NFTs” may be all buzz in travel

By PhocusWire | January 21, 2022

Applications of metaverse and NFT technologies in travel are vague at best. Read More

Opinion / Online

Hello? Is anybody there? Travel companies are often ignoring customers

By Can Ozdoruk - Netomi | June 2, 2021

A new report from Netomi finds travel companies are failing to meet the demands of the modern traveler and are at risk of losing revenue and loyalty as a result. Read More

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