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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 / Technology

VIDEO: The role of autonomous vehicles for tours and activities

By PhocusWire | June 2, 2022

Autoura founder and CEO Alex Bainbridge discusses why autonomous vehicles could be an ideal match for the tours and activities sector. Read More

News / Online

Snapchat unveils dynamic ads service for travel advertisers

By Linda Fox | June 1, 2022

The social media platform says it will serve the most relevant ads to Snapchatters interested in travel. Read More

News / Online

Beyonk, BookingHound join forces for U.K. experiences platform

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2022

Beyonk has acquired BookingHound in a “deal aimed to create the largest experiences booking platform in the U.K.” Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures

By Jill Menze | May 25, 2022

Bruce Poon Tip founded small group adventure travel company G Adventures in 1990 and leads as CEO still today. Read More

News / Startups

Accessible travel platform Mobee raises €1.5M in funding

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2022

The company offers accessible accommodation and activities via its platform. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: RoadRunAir offers VIP tours aboard its planes

By Jill Menze | May 23, 2022

Founded in April 2021, RoadRunAir offers travelers affordable, all-inclusive VIP tours aboard its own planes. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why the world needs “Meaningful Tourism”

By Wolfgang Georg Arlt - China Outbound Tourism Research Institute | May 10, 2022

“Meaningful Tourism” is based on a return to benefits for all stakeholders - guests, host communities, tourism employees, the government and the environment. Read More

News / Online

Intrepid Travel funnels $7.85M into Australian eco-friendly cabin provider

By Jill Menze | May 10, 2022

With the investment, off-grid accommodations provider CABN plans to grow from 11 sustainable cabins to more than 70 across the country. Read More

News / Technology

ALERTS: New deals, products, partnerships and hires in digital travel

By PhocusWire | May 6, 2022

The backbone of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry is powered by technology and digital services. Here we capture new deals and partnerships, product launches and important hires all in one... Read More

News / Technology

Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round

By Kevin May | May 5, 2022

The non-dilutive debt financing program is the fifth round of support that the U.S.-based company has received to-date from Lighter Capital. Read More

News / Technology

Sensible Weather warms up with $12M round, plots expansion of travel guarantee tools

By Kevin May | May 4, 2022

The Series A is being led by Infinity Ventures, with participation from Certares Ventures and previous backers Wonder Ventures and Group1001. Read More

News / Online

One in five Airbnb stays over 28 days, revenue hits $1.5B for Q1 2022

By Kevin May | May 3, 2022

The U.S.-based home-sharing and alternative accommodation giant saw revenue increase by 70% year-over-year and 80% higher than corresponding quarter in 2019 ($839 million). Read More