Travel Booking

News / Technology

Dtravel turns vacation rental bookings into NFTs, enabling re-sales

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2024

Dtravel's tokens will function through a partnership with Polygon, the blockchain technology provider that also powers tokens for brands such as Starbucks and Reddit. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Hostshare lets short-term rental hosts trade unbooked nights

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2024

Hostshare membership is $395 per year and gives hosts up to 21 nights of stays at other properties just for paying the cleaning fee. Read More

News / Online

International bookings rose in ’23 even as hotel rooms got costlier

By Derek Catron | January 29, 2024

The SiteMinder trends report for 2023 was based on 115 million hotel bookings. Booking.com remained the most popular booking channel. Read More

News / Online

CEO Spotlight - Peter Kern of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2024

In a discussion last week at the ALIS event, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern covers a range of topics including generative AI, next steps for One Key, customer acquisition strategies, global growth and... Read More

News / Technology

AirAsia taps into event trend with new global event ticketing platform

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2024

Capitalizing on the “Taylor Swift effect,” AirAsia will now offer event ticket booking along with all the necessary travel options on its app. Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright research explores travelers’ comfort using GenAI

By Phocuswright Research | January 29, 2024

Since ChatGPT debuted in late 2022, the travel industry has been exploring how best to use it – and wondering whether consumers are ready to embrace it to help with their trip planning. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Digitally reconstructing the travel industry

By Anish Kapoor – Teleperformance India | January 26, 2024

Anish Kapoor of Teleperformance India discusses the role of technology in securing top-tier customer experience and business services. Read More

News / Online

Short-term rentals had up and down year, AirDNA report finds

By Derek Catron | January 25, 2024

Growth in supply outpaced demand, yet the sector saw a record $64 billion in revenues amid high-profile regulatory action. Read More

News / Distribution

American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy

By Linda Fox | January 25, 2024

American Airlines said 80% of bookings currently come via internet-based channels with 65% of that coming from its website and mobile app. Read More

News / Technology

Japan-based hotel tech company Tripla targets SE Asia growth with latest acquisition

By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2024

Tripla has acquired Singapore-based Endurance Technology Solutions, which develops and sells the Pelican Hotel Solution - a reservation system that works with major overseas channel managers. Read More

News / Online

Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024

The search giant has been criticized for not engaging with businesses on planned changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act as well as falling short of the regulation's requirements with those... Read More

News / Online

Gen Z, millennials continue to seek inspiration from social platforms

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024

Instagram and YouTube are the top sources of inspiration for millennials and Gen Z, according to research from Klook. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip hails best ever quarter driven by high travel demand

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024

The India online travel agency made revenue gains across flights, hotels and packages and bus transportation. Read More

News / Startups

TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services

By Linda Fox | January 23, 2024

TravelPerk plans to put the funds towards boosting its platform with new inventory capabilities as well as the launch of new business travel services and further product automation driven by artificial... Read More