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News / Startups

Online travel guide Live the World acquires Itinari

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2022

Live the World plans to integrate Itinari's travel stories and tips from residents with its digital interactive map. Read More

News / Startups

Way raises $20M for hospitality brand activation platform

By Kathryn Walson | November 1, 2022

Way's platform helps luxury, lifestyle and boutique hotels enter the experience economy. Read More

News / Startups

WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform

By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022

The investment was led by Left Lane Capital with existing investors Base10 Partners and Swift Ventures and a number of angel investors also involved. Read More

News / Online

Travel apps have work to do in improving customer satisfaction

By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022

According to a recent study from Applause, 37% of customers say travel apps have not been helpful in managing recent travel challenges. Read More

News / Technology

Pace of innovation set to pick up in travel, but fraud worries grow

By Alfred Siew - WiT | October 19, 2022

Panelists at WiT Singapore discuss innovation around trip planning while also sharing concerns about fraud in the digital realm. Read More

News / Online

Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector

By Kathryn Walson | October 14, 2022

Online travel agencies will continue to accelerate the move to digital. And with niche OTAs entering the tours and activities market, consolidation is likely on the horizon. Read More

News / Startups

Selina updates on public listing, reveals roadmap

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2022

The company, which announced a plan to go public via a business combination almost a year ago, says revenue for the first half of 2022 was $86 million, a 142% increase year-on-year. 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 / Online

Phocuswright Conference 2022: A conversation with Tripadvisor’s new CEO

By PhocusWire | October 10, 2022

Matt Goldberg sits down for his first interview as Tripadvisor CEO during The Phocuswright Conference in November. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

How tours and attractions can effectively serve high demand

By Matthias Wirz - BookingKit | October 10, 2022

Visitor management tools can be put to use for a positive purpose - if operators can change their mindset. Read More

News / Online

Travello poised for further acquisitions following £5.7M investment

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2022

Australia-based Travello will use the funds to strengthen its position in the destination as well as take advantage of the pent-up demand for travel experiences as the industry recovers. Read More