Travel Booking

News / Startups

Klook lands $210 million investment for three-pronged growth strategy

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2023

Klook said that it has achieved overall profitability for the first time this year and annualized gross booking value of $3 billion as travel recovery began in 2023 for many Asian markets. Read More

News / Online

A different type of travel sustainability research

By Phocuswright Research | December 6, 2023

While travelers often have good intentions, a new research report from Phocuswright shows sustainability considerations rarely impact their trip decisions. Read More

News / Startups

Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth

By Linda Fox | December 6, 2023

U.K.-based Maison Sport is looking to collaborate more with travel agents, enabling them to sell its products via affiliate links or API integration. Read More

News / Technology

TUI plans global booking platform rollout in 2024

By Linda Fox | December 6, 2023

TUI Group is developing a single global sourcing and booking platform that has been launched in Belgium and will be extended to more markets in 2024. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Mews’ Valtr on a modern view of hospitality and driving guest loyalty

By PhocusWire | December 6, 2023

In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference, Mews founder Richard Valtr shares his vision for hospitality and how it can become “the future of all real estate.” Read More

News / Distribution

AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel

By Morgan Hines | December 6, 2023

AmTrav's Jeff Klee believes what’s good for airlines is what’s good for TMCs is what’s good for companies and travelers. Read More

News / Startups

Ground transportation startup Transferz extends Series A with funding from Holiday Extras

By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2023

Founded in 2020, Transferz provides the technology to connect travel brands to local transportation companies offering services to and from more than 750 airports, seaports, train stations and more.... Read More

News / Startups

Center lands $30M, plans open platform to improve expense management

By Linda Fox | December 5, 2023

The company plans to put the investment towards speeding up innovation through the development of new features to address friction for users and broadening its distribution. Read More

Interview / Startups

TripFusion by Vacayou - Launch People's Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | December 5, 2023

TripFusion is a new B2B solution from Vacayou, a booking platform for wellness experiences. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport boosts balance sheet with $570 million investment

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2023

The capital will enable the company to invest in its technology platforms and “pave the way for other innovations” in the travel industry, according to a statement. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Report: The modern merchandising imperative - why airlines have no time to waste

By Michelle Bruno | December 4, 2023

Find out what modern airline retailing looks like and how visuals, targeted messaging and differentiated choices can capture the attention of shoppers. Read More

News / Online

Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others

By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023

As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner

By Morgan Hines | December 1, 2023

Trip.com Group believes Amazon Web Services could help it to enhance the global travel experience. Read More

News / Technology

RoomRaccoon strengthens position with acquisition of iHotelligence

By Linda Fox | December 1, 2023

RoomRaccoon described the acquisition of the Ireland-based company as the “natural next step” on its journey to becoming a leader in hotel management software. Read More