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JetBlue launches new travel site for customers to book hotels, car rentals
News / Online
JetBlue launches new travel site for customers to book hotels, car rentals
By Jill Menze | March 25, 2021
Called Paisly, JetBlue's new travel website lets consumers book hotels, car rentals and theme park tickets after they've purchased a flight. Read More
VIDEO: Why loyalty programs are still relevant
News / Online
VIDEO: Why loyalty programs are still relevant
By PhocusWire | March 25, 2021
Phocuswright analyst Mark Blutstein has carried out a study into what consumers think about loyalty programs and what type of rewards and engagement they want from their favorite brands. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: WePlan brings tech to travel team planning
Interview / Technology
STARTUP STAGE: WePlan brings tech to travel team planning
By Jill Menze | March 23, 2021
The Germany-based startup was founded by Franziska Burmester and Lana Jansen following successful careers in aviation consulting. Read More
Tripadvisor looks to raise $300M from convertible note offering
News / Online
Tripadvisor looks to raise $300M from convertible note offering
By Kevin May | March 22, 2021
The company says it intends to issue the notes via a private offering, with a due date of 2026. Read More
Travelzoo reports revenues halved during 2020
News / Online
Travelzoo reports revenues halved during 2020
By Kevin May | March 18, 2021
The company's 2020 earnings report released this week disclosed a decline from $105 million in 2019 to $53 million in the following pandemic-hit 12 months. Read More
Hostelworld sees revenue decline 81%, continues to bet on experiences
News / Online
Hostelworld sees revenue decline 81%, continues to bet on experiences
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2021
Hostelworld says improvements in marketing, user experience and inventory will help it emerge stronger from the pandemic. Read More
My Method... Nurturing tourism startups to boost travel recovery
News / Startups
My Method... Nurturing tourism startups to boost travel recovery
By Eduardo Sette Câmara - Beta-i | March 16, 2021
Tourism startups are brought together with Tourism Portugal and innovation consultancy Beta-i for a three-month program. Read More
How travel brands are using Apple's App Clip to drive engagement, touchless experiences
News / Technology
How travel brands are using Apple's App Clip to drive engagement, touchless experiences
By Jill Menze | March 16, 2021
Brands including KKday, Caesars Entertainment and Expedia Group have developed App Clip solutions to provide a frictionless experience for travelers while increasing customer engagement. Read More
Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company
News / Online
Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Intrepid says the partnership, which will facilitate the company’s growth strategy in four key areas, will help it become the first $1 billion adventure travel company by 2025. Read More
What do you know about travelers in the future and how to develop a customer for life?
Opinion / Online
What do you know about travelers in the future and how to develop a customer for life?
By Tony Evans - TProfile | March 11, 2021
There are four important steps that every travel business will need to follow to deliver growth, loyalty and continued success. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 55 - Julian Stiefel and Julian Weselek of Tourlane
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 55 - Julian Stiefel and Julian Weselek of Tourlane
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2021
Childhood friends who went on to form a travel startup. Tourlane's founders tell their story to Kevin May of PhocusWire and Mozio's David Litwak. Read More
Tripadvisor launches Tripadvisor Plus, touts growth and revenue opportunities
News / Online
Tripadvisor launches Tripadvisor Plus, touts growth and revenue opportunities
By Linda Fox | March 9, 2021
Tripadvisor Plus, which is free for accommodation brands to join, believes it now offers suppliers lower distribution costs. Read More
Easol raises $4.5M to prepare for post-COVID activities rebound
News / Startups
Easol raises $4.5M to prepare for post-COVID activities rebound
By Jill Menze | March 4, 2021
Notion Capital led the round into "experience commerce" platform Easol, which supports businesses such as adventure trips and festivals. Read More
Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic
News / Online
Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2021
Companies providing online tours and activities - including Amazon - say they plan to keep virtual experiences around even after the pandemic ends. Read More
VIDEO: Safer and seamless travel - a medical perspective
News / Technology
VIDEO: Safer and seamless travel - a medical perspective
By PhocusWire | March 1, 2021
In the interview we discuss vaccines, antibody testing and, crucially for the travel industry, the challenges and process that different segments are having to consider as they bring back travelers to... Read More
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