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Hot 25 Startups 2022: Vacayou
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Vacayou
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Vacayou is building the most comprehensive content and booking platform exclusively for wellness and active travel. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Wheel The World
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Wheel The World
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Wheel the World is a platform making the world accessible for travelers with disabilities. Read More
Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
News / Distribution
Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021
A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More
FunNow secures $15M round, plans expansion to new countries
News / Online
FunNow secures $15M round, plans expansion to new countries
By Kevin May | November 10, 2021
Online travel agency KKday is one of a number of backers in the fellow Taiwan-based FunNow, alongside CDIB Capital, Darwin Ventures and Accuvest. Read More
My Method... A tale of two zoos and conversational technology
News / Technology
My Method... A tale of two zoos and conversational technology
By Don White - Satisfi Labs | November 9, 2021
Travelers have put the spotlight on the trip planning process during the pandemic and providing reassurance to tourists has led to the implementation of new technologies.  Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer to retire after two decades at helm
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2021
Tripadvisor announced the news in tandem with its financial report for the third quarter of 2021. Kaufer says he will remain in his position until a successor is named. Read More
Post-lockdown - new revenue streams for travel through digital services
From Our Partners / Technology
Post-lockdown - new revenue streams for travel through digital services
By Marisa Garcia | November 8, 2021
Travel brands must identify and adopt the best practices of online retailers and service apps which have been keeping their would-be customers satisfied and connected during this period of social... Read More
Airbnb Q3 revenue tops $2.2B in record quarter
News / Online
Airbnb Q3 revenue tops $2.2B in record quarter
By Jill Menze | November 4, 2021
For the third quarter of 2021, Airbnb also reported its most profitable quarter ever with net income reaching $834 million. Read More
VIDEO: The VC view on travel startup strategy
News / Startups
VIDEO: The VC view on travel startup strategy
By PhocusWire | November 3, 2021
The finance houses that have backed so many travel startups over the years have not been immune to events of the last 20 months. But they have worked hard to help their portfolio brands. Read More
VIDEO: Growth trends and challenges for travel startups
News / Startups
VIDEO: Growth trends and challenges for travel startups
By PhocusWire | November 2, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Trippers CEO Charlotte Franzellin explains why the travel planning app launched amid the pandemic and the challenges of entering the travel tech space. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for activity executives
News / Online
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for activity executives
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2021
This year's panel focusing on tours, activities and experiences features Blanca Menchaca (BeMyGuest), Christian Watts (Magpie) and Luuc Elzinga (Tiqets). Read More
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News / Online
Intrepid Travel unveils brand, product refresh
By Rebecca Tobin - Travel Weekly | October 25, 2021
The company has retooled its tour lineup, committing to a new product statement of sustainable, experience-rich travel and "the joyful travel experience." Read More
Viator tests new commission rate, raising skepticism with operators
News / Online
Viator tests new commission rate, raising skepticism with operators
By Jill Menze | October 22, 2021
Called Accelerate, Viator’s new program allows tour operators to pay to boost their visibility. Some are questioning the strategy. Read More
Hopper buys PlacePass, moves into tours and activities
News / Online
Hopper buys PlacePass, moves into tours and activities
By Kevin May | October 19, 2021
PlacePass has a consumer-facing booking service but the company is perhaps best known as the engine behind Marriott's Bonvoy Tours and Activities platform. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for Peter Kern
News / Online
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for Peter Kern
By PhocusWire | October 19, 2021
Kern oversees a portfolio of brands such as Expedia, Vrbo, Hotels.com and Trivago, as well as a number of B2B services including Expedia Group Media Solutions and Expedia Group Partner Solutions. Read More
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